CREDENTIALS
Certified Professional Dog Trainer since 2005.
I strongly believe in continuing education. I endeavor to attend at least a couple of seminars a year along with reading copious amounts of current literature and scientific studies on a variety of dog-related topics.
Professional Memberships
APDT – Professional Member
Doggone Safe – licensed “Be A Tree presenter”. Educating children in dog bite prevention
Citizen Canine – Supporting Member and member of the Advisory Board
Professional Experience
Canine Chaos Owner/Head Instructor – 2005 to date
Pet Peeves Canine Behavioral Consultants Instructor – 2002 to 2006
Capital Comets Dog Sports – Volunteer Instructor/Event Planner – 2002-2004
Education/Training
August 19 – 22, 2010
Suzanne Clothier, St. Johnsville, NY
Advanced Trainer’s Workshop
April 3 & 4, 2010
Debra Olson Daniels, Toutle, WA
Exploring Clicker Training with Horses
November 27 & 28, 2009
Terry Ryan, Victoria, BC
How Dogs Think & Relationship Training and Problem Behavior Toolkit & Stress in Dogs
May 3, 2009
Dr. Jean Dodds DVM, Victoria, BC
Nutrition, Vaccinations and Thyroid Disease
October 5, 2008
Jean Donaldson, Victoria, BC
Dog Behaviour – The Science Made Accessible
September 20-23, 2007
Suzanne Clothier, Victoria, BC
Intensive Trainers’ Workshop
October 21, 2006
Dr. Mary Plischke DVM, Victoria, BC
Canine First Aid
September 23 & 24, 2006
Suzanne Clothier & Dr. Sally Suttenfeld, St. Johnsville, NY
INSIDE THE DOG: Understanding Structure, Function, Athletic Ability, Exercise Physiology, Conditioning & More
September 9, 10 & 11, 2006
Steve & Jennifer White, Victoria, BC
The Power of Positive Training, Dealing with Aggression, Scent work & Tracking
July 14-16, 2006
Suzanne Clothier, Victoria, BC
If Dogs Could Speak, Relationship Based Training, Aggression
June 23-25, 2006
Suzanne Clothier, St. Johnsville, NY
Annual Trainer’s Workshop
Apr 29-May 1, 2006
National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, Sequim, WA
Janice Dearth – Rally
Terry Ryan – Why chickens are used to teach clicker
Turid Rugaas – Calming Signals, Barking, Stress
Accredited by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers 2005
Oct 22-23, 2005
Jean Donaldson, Calgary, AB
Evaluating Behavior Motivating and Training Dogs That Are Not Upset
Training Dogs That ARE Upset; Fear and Aggression Resolution
Roger Abrantes PhD, Richmond, BC
Dog Language: The Evolution of Canine Social Behavior
The Brave New World Of Dog Training
April 15-17, 2005
Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers, Calgary, AB
Annual Conference including lectures/seminars by Dr. Patricia McConnell,
Dr. Ray Coppinger, Terry Ryan, Steve White, Pia Silvani CPDT, Trish King
April 1-3,2005
Dr. Ian Dunbar, Richmond, BC
Instructor’s Course
October 2004
Dr. Elaine Ostrander, Victoria, BC
Canine Genetics
Pet First Aid, St. John Ambulance 2004
Aug 21-22, 2004
Brenda Aloff, Calgary, AB
Canine Aggression
July 15-17, 2004
Suzanne Clothier, Victoria, BC
If Dogs Could Speak, The Integrated Approach, Aggression Workshop
Occupational First Aid Attendant (OFA Level III) since 1998