I am a dog trainer, behaviour consultant, learning designer, and founder of Being With Dogs.

Learning about dog training and behaviour is ongoing through workshops, courses, conferences, and dog training certification programs. My personal website and portfolio has my credentials, memberships, completed programs, non-profit committee work, and articles.

My academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Applied Sciences and Bachelor of Education. In addition, I have earned several certifications related to animal behaviour and training:

• Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
• Accredited Dog Trainer by Kay Laurence (TAKL) through Learning About Dogs
• Certified TTouch Practitioner through Tellington TTouch Canada
• Separation Anxiety Pro Behaviour Consultant (CSAP-BC by Julie Naismith
• Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor – Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CBATI-KSA) through Grisha Stewart Academy

I practice positive reinforcement training methods and fully comply with the codes of conduct of professional organisations of which I am a member: 

• International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) Statement
• Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) LIMA Compliance
• Pet Professional Guild  Code of Ethical Conduct
• CBATI-KSA Code of Conduct
• Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPPDT) Code of Ethics (PDF)
• Professional Animal Care and Training Association of British Columbia PACTA BC Code of Ethics

I keep my techniques up to date and routinely evaluate them to empower choice and reduce stress for animals during training and care. 

Professional Memberships