continued education, certifications and qualifications
Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (CBDC) with International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (February 2024)
Paws and Reflect: Behavior Modification Pitfalls and How to Sidestep Them with Dr. Lisa Radosta webinar with Pet Professional Guild (January 2024)
When Cookies Can’t Compete: Fear-Free Solutions for Non-Food Motivated Pets webinar with Fear Free Shelter (January 2024)
accreditation renewal as AnimalKind Dog Trainer by BCSPCA (December 2023, November 2022)
updated Canine First Aid Certification through DogSafe (October 2023)
Gold 2023 winner for dog training services with Best of Penticton (June 2023)
Social Justice: Cultivating Equity for All Dog Professionals webinar with Katherina Alvarez, PhD hosted by Grisha Stewart Academy (May 2023)
Predation Substitute Training webinar with Simone Mueller and Pet Professional Guild (March 2023)
Reactivity in Herding Breeds webinar with Emily Priestley of Wild at Heart Dog Training & Behavior Consulting (February 2023)
certified Fear Free Shelter Worker through Fear Free Shelter, provided by BCSPCA (January 2023)
Beginning Behavior Consulting Mentorship with International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (November 2022)
Aggression in Dogs master course with Michael Shikashio (February 2022)
Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) at CCPDT (November 2021)
certified Family Dog Mediator through L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology FDM (November 2021)
Diploma of Canine Behavior Science & Technology, with honours, at Companion Animal Sciences Institute (June 2021)
certified force and fear free dog walker via DogBiz (2016)
memberships
supporting member with International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants
insured by Profur
