I am an ABCDT certified, +R Dog Trainer and Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP) in Lacombe, Alberta.
My niche is providing teams with a variety of outlets for high-energy, busy-brain, and/or reactive dogs to build team’s confidence and work on manners while they learn about canine fitness.
I am a certified trick dog instructor (CTDI), canine fitness coach (CCFC) and animal actor certified evaluator (AACE) with Do More With Your Dog!
I am a K9 Fit Club Master Trainer and one of the first Canadian Licensees as well as certified professional canine fitness trainer (CPCFT), and in process of completing the CSCC (canine strength and conditioning coach) certification through the University of North Carolina.
I have completed many supplemental courses in various areas such as: fear/anxiety/aggression, physiology, nutrition, kids & dogs, senior dog care, and have many on the go! (BAT and a few other courses are in progress).
I teach a variety of FIT-Foundations group classes (manners, tricks and canine fitness fusion); a modified version of Puppy Start Right Preschool classes called PupFIT-Foundations; K9 Fit Club specific classes (human-canine fitness / canine-only fitness); and I work with individual clients for private coaching in person as well as virtually.
I am a Therapy Dog adjudicator and adjudicator manager for The Lifeline Canada / Companion Paws Canada.
I have a working relationship and volunteer with the CA Humane Society in Red Deer, Alberta.