Credentials

Choosing a trainer is like choosing a therapist, as this can be a deeply personal experience. We take education and growth seriously around here. 

Our commitment to you is to continue to learn and improve as your Coaches and Trainers. See below a description of our combined dog training credentials as well as memberships and alternative modalities we practice.

Good Dog Academy
Good Dog Academy offers comprehensive, science-based, online education for students in the pet dog industry who dream of becoming professional pet dog trainers. They are recognized for their comprehensive content and contribution to educating a number of professional dog trainers in the Lower Mainland.

Dogma Apprenticeship Program
18 month comprehensive apprenticeship program located in Calgary, Alberta. From understanding puppy foundations to complex behaviour modification & management - this is a well rounded and highly respected program unlike any other in Canada. 

CPDT-KA - Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Canadian governing body of Professional Dog Trainers. All certified members are required to pass a science based examination & must participate in continuing education annually in order to keep the designation.

KPA-CTP - Karen Pryor Academy
One of the founding and most internationally recognized Dog Training educational programs in the world. People who hold this designation have demonstrated excellent technical knowledge and training skills.

APDT - Association of Professional Dog a Trainers
A Professional and internationally recognized organization of Dog Trainers committed to practicing evidence based training methods.

CTC - The Academy For Dog Trainers
Currently attending the Harvard of the Dog Training education system. This is a science heavy two year program aiming to produce the worlds most effective & educated dog trainers.

L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course
The dog behavior industry is finally evolving. This course helps trainers fill in the gaps, connect the dots, and gives ourselves and the families we serve the comprehensive understandings and interventions that make the difference with L.E.G.S. applied ethology.

Reiki Healing Certificates
Reiki has provided a gentle path to healing for many people and dogs who are coping with physical, spiritual or mental hardships. It’s an energy-based Japanese holistic method of healing, calming and connecting. It is practiced through noninvasive, non-manipulative gentle touch/hovering and mindfulness. This is a subtle way for us to work with you and your dog to encourage calm behaviour and interactions.

HTA - Healing Touch For Animals
Healing Touch for Animals® teaches pet owners and animal advocates specific techniques and applications to promote wellness, provide support through injury or illness, help with behaviour issues and enhance the animal/human bond. This is another alternative healing modality used to help encourage calm connection with people & their pets.