education & Professional Development
I keep my skills up to date with the most progressive and welfare based methods, continuing to pursue education and knowledge to better assist my clients and their dogs.
Certifications
Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants October 2024
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, September 2013
Certified Fear Free Animal Trainer (FFCP-Trainer) through Fear Free Pets May 2021
Insured via ProFur Insurance for Pet Care Professionals
Education
Courses, Seminars, & Workshops
Resource Guarding in Dogs: A Fear Free Approach- Kenneth & Debbie Martin, Fear Free- October 30, 2025
Defensive Handling and Safety in the Clinic -Tabitha Kucera & Michael Shikashio, Fear Free- October 7, 2025
Foundations of Animal Training Masterclass- Karolina Westlund, ILLIS ABC -October 6-11, 2025
Compassion Resilience for Animal Behavior Professionals: Jessica Dolce - IAABC- September 11, 2025
A Framework to Resolve Challenging Behaviour Masterclass - Karolina Westlund, ILLIS ABC -August 14-21, 2025
Intro to Assessing Canine Posture & Movement: Sarah Keller- Sit Stay Squat- August 19, 2025
Desensitization and Counterconditioning: Dr. Christopher Pachel - IAABC- August 16, 2025
Dogs and Wildlife: Finding Balance in Shared Spaces: Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin and Dr. Marc Bekoff - The Fur Bearers- July 25, 2025
Rethinking Reactivity with Chirag Patel -Animal Training Academy -July 21, 2025Anxiety; A Science-Based Approach for Animal Trainers with Dr Keira Moore -Animal Training Academy -July 17, 2025
Facing Pet Loss - The Deathwives- July 14, 2025
Problem Solving in Animal Training: A Systematic Approach with Ken Ramirez - Animal Training Academy -July 13, 2025
Let’s Treat Anxiety: Applying a Behaviour Analytic Lens to Intervention with Dr Keira Moore - Animal Training Academy -July 9, 2025
Death Doula 101- The Deathwives- June 30, 2025
Don't Bite the Hand that Feeds you: Understanding & Addressing Resource Guarding with Dr. Chris Pachel- Animal Training Academy - June 17, 2025
Pattern Games in Control Unleashed: Leslie McDevitt - Animal Training Academy - June 15, 2025
A Compassionate Approach to Behavioral Euthanasia - Dr. Nita Hynes, Fear Free- May 6, 2025
Rebuilding Trust: Helping Dogs Heal from Trauma - Lynnette Chaivre and Erica Ashkenazi, Every Dog Austin- May 3, 2025
Chronic Pain Symposium 2025 - Canine Arthritis Management -April 25-28, 2025
Exploring Advanced Animal Training Concepts Masterclass - Karolina Westlund, ILLIS ABC -April 11-17, 2025
The Ethics of Animal Training Ethics: When Is a Copy More Than a Copy? - Dr. Eduardo Fernandez, Shelter Playgroup Alliance- April 12, 2025
Using Distractions: Fear Free Do’s and Don’ts -Monique Feyrecilde, LVT, VTS (Behavior), Fear Free- April 7, 2025
Noise Aversion- Dr. Sharon Campbell, Nutraceuticals and Behavioral Medicine- Dr. Krista Sirois and Dr. Joshua Middleton, Fear Free- April 1, 2025
Can Trauma-Informed Care Support Behavior Modification Efforts for Dogs? - Dr. Claire L Corridan, Maddie’s Insights- March 31, 2025
Successful Medication Strategies in a Fear Free World - Dr. Sharon Minninger, Fear Free- March 30, 2025
Stress, Health & Behavior: Why Physical Health and Behavior are Inextricably Linked - Kristina Spaulding and Amy Learn, Fear Free- March 26, 2025
Behavior Solutions for Pet Owners with Dr. Vanessa Spano - Schwarzman Animal Medical Center- March 19, 2025
Understanding Medical Conditions and Pain - Linda Ryan, Fear Free- March 11, 2025
Keys to Better Vet Visits -Jenny Efimova - Dogminded Private Training- February 20, 2025
Data & Dog Behavior -Stephanie Keesey-Phelan, Ph.D, The Dog Behavior Institute- February 20, 2025
Cooperative Care Unleashed: Techniques for Food & Non-food Distraction and Consent at the Vet -Jessica Benoit, Companion Animal Training- February 8-9, 2025
Canine Communication -Sindhoor Pangal, BHARCS- February 6, 2025
Health and Its Role in Behaviour Problems -Kathie Nurena & Linda Randall- November 19, 2024
Should Animal Advocacy Avoid Causing Guilt and Shame? -Animals and Society Colloquium, Dr. Elisa Aaltola- November 13, 2024
Get Vet Ready: Foundations for Canine Cooperative Care -Jessica Benoit, Companion Animal Training- October 13, 2024
Predation Substitute Training -Simone Mueller -In person workshop- August 31-September 1, 2024
Cooperative Care Unleashed: Techniques for Food and Non-food Distraction and Consent at the Vet- Jessica Benoit Companion Animal Training- January 6-7, 2024
The Neurobiology of Toxic Stress -Dr. Kristina Spaulding - January 4, 2024
Trauma, Memory, & Learning - Understanding and Working with Dogs Impacted by Trauma -Danielle Beck MSc - Oct 11, 2023
Seriously, Stop Trying to Make Fetch Happen -Klarissa Simpson Divergent Dog Behaviour -August 30, 2023
Mastering Errorless Animal Training -Agnieszka Janarek - August 5, 2023
LIFE: A Modern Approach to Ethical Training Methods -Dr. Eduardo Fernandez & Shelter Playgroup Alliance - June 14, 2023
Emotional Safety for Us and Our Clients -Andrew Hale - February 2, 2023
Evolution of BAT 3.0: How & Why of Behaviour Adjustment Training for Dog Reactivity -Grisha Stewart - February 8, 2023
Canine Enrichment and the Affective State -Shay Kelly - November 29, 2022
End of Life Doula Training Level 1 - Suzanne B. O’Brien RN, Doulagivers - September 15, 2022
Separation Anxiety: MISSION POSSIBLE Online Course -Malena DeMartini - July 16, 2022
Fear Free Nail Trims: Behavioral Considerations to Trim Away the Terror -June 9, 2022
Predation Substitute Training: New Ways to Manage Predatory Chasing -Simone Mueller - April 24, 2022
Animal Centered Education (ACE): Understanding Dog Needs and How to Do Free Work -Sarah Fisher - April 15, 2022
The Antecedent Iceberg: Embracing the Natural Integration of Ethology & Behaviorism -Kim Brophey - April 13, 2022
Whose behavior is it anyway? -Behavior Vets Andrew Hale - February 21, 2022
Reconciliation in Animal Welfare Symposium -(RAWS) -January 15, 2022
Elemental Questions ™ Dog Training Webinar -Suzanne Clothier - October 13, 2021
6 Week Business Development Course -The Mentorship Collective/ Bravo Dog Training - August 2021
The Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification Course -June 24, 2021
Intro to Husbandry & Body Handling: Helping Dog’s Relax -Terrie Hayward - March 31, 2021
From the Lab to the Street Complex Contingencies, Welfare, and Real Life Application -Behavior Vets Lauren Novack - March 20/21, 2021
Doggie Language: Panel Discussion on Lili Chin’s book -Kathy Sdao, Chirag Patel, & Grisha Stewart - March 19, 2021
What is Applied Behavior Analysis... really? Psychology, Vet Behavior, ABA... oh my!! -Behavior Vets Lauren Novack - January 23/24 2021
Applied Behavior Analysis in Practice -IAABC Adria Karlsson - November 16, 2020
Simple Solutions for Dog Behaviour & Training Problems: Dunbar Academy - November 21, 2019
A Dog Wellness Seminar: Turid Rugaas - September 14/15, 2019
Dog-Dog Reactivity: Dunbar Academy - September 6, 2019
Empowered Puppy Raising: Grisha Stewart - May 5, 2019
B.A.T (Behaviour Adjustment Training)2.0 for Dog Aggression, Fear, and Frustration -Grisha Stewart - May 4, 2019
Crucial Concepts in Dog Behaviour & Training -Dunbar Academy - November 16, 2016
Growl Class Workshop for Reactive Dogs -Dunbar Academy - July 26, 2016
Separation Anxiety & Dissecting Dog-Dog Play -Nicole Wilde - June 21, 2015
Help for your Fearful Dog -Nicole Wilde - June 20, 2015
Walks’ N’ Wags Pet First Aid Instructor -April 2015-October 2021
Walks n Wags Pet First Aid Instructor Course -November 22/23, 2014
The Relationship Centred Training Approach to Reactive Dogs -Suzanne Clothier - November 3/4, 2012