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Malene's Bio
Malene is a gifted, gentle, results-oriented trainer.
She grew up in Denmark amongst dogs and horses; assisted her father with dog
handling, rearing and training from the time she could hang on to a leash
and outweigh a spaniel.
In 2000 she immigrated to Canada and settled in Victoria where she continued
to work with dogs as a professional dog obedience and behaviour modification
trainer on south Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Malene’s training is always based on an clear understanding of each animal's
individuality. An advocate of non-abusive training methods, she teaches fun,
positive and proven techniques to help your dog become a happy, well
socialized and well mannered member of your family and society.
The positive training methods applied build a sound relationship based on
trust and respect.
She helps owners create and maintain a strong leadership role, illustrating
methods that are motivational
and non-abusive. These methods are much more enjoyable and effective than
techniques that aim to dominate the dog. Owners are taught how to read their
dog’s body language, to understand how dogs learn and
communicate and in turn, how to effectively communicate with their dog.
Malene continues to build on her expertise as a dog trainer and behaviour
consultant by regularly attending relevant seminars and workshops throughout
the year as well as doing literary research.
She is also a member of Doggone Safe and teaches children how to be safe
with familiar and unfamiliar dogs.
www.doggonesafe.com
Malene teaches both private sessions and group classes at our indoor
training facility, spanning everything from the brand new puppy to the
reactive canine - always with positive reinforcement and heaps of
encouragement for both dog and owner alike.
She shares her life with Scout, a 15 y old Border Collie cross, Kenya a 5 y
old German Shepherd, Cyra a 1 y old German Shepherd, Max the cat, and last, but not least Geoff her husband.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Canine Chaos Partner/Instructor - 2007 to date
Pawsitive Connections Trainer
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Dr. Jean Dodds DVM, Victoria, BC May
3, 2009
Nutrition, Vaccinations and Thyroid Disease
Jean Donaldson, Victoria, BC October
5, 2008
Dog Behaviour - The Science Made Accessible
Suzanne Clothier, Victoria, BC
September 20-23, 2007
Intensive Trainers' Workshop
Dr. Mary Plischke, Canine First Aid,
Victoria, BC October 21, 2006
Suzanne Clothier & Dr. Sally Suttenfeld, St. Johnsville,
NY September 23 & 24, 2006
INSIDE THE DOG: Understanding Structure, Function,
Athletic Ability, Exercise Physiology, Conditioning & More
Steve & Jennifer White, Victoria, BC September 9,
10 & 11, 2006
The Power of Positive Training, Dealing with Aggression,
Scent work & Tracking
Suzanne Clothier, Victoria, BC July 14-16, 2006
If Dogs Could Speak, Relationship Based Training,
Aggression
Roger Abrantes PhD,
Richmond, BC
Dog Language: The Evolution
of Canine Social Behavior
The Brave New World Of Dog Training
Suzanne Clothier,
Victoria, BC – Jul 15-17, 2004
If Dogs Could Speak, The
Integrated Approach, Aggression Workshop
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