I spent a decade working as a professional biologist before switching my focus to dog training and behavior. I started my dog training education at the Edmonton Humane Society, where I graduated (with honors) from the Dog Behavior and Training Methodology certification program (DBTMc). Following that, I mentored with Govind Pillai (CPDT-KA, DBTMc), owner and founder of Naughty Boyz Dog Training. I founded The Canine Scholar in December 2018, and have since helped hundreds of clients achieve their training and/or behavior goals. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, and a member of the Alberta Force Free Alliance. I continue to pursue science-based, canine behavior and training opportunities from researchers and animal behaviorists such as Dr. Ian Dunbar, Dr. Brian Hare, and Dr. Sophia Yin (see a list of courses I have taken below). I am passionate about animal behavior and learning theory and stay abreast of new peer-reviewed canine behavior and training research. But don't fret, I'm not just a stuffy academic; I love to have fun with my dogs too! I have obtained multiple trick titles, compete in dog agility with my Border Collie, Flo, and work as a certified therapy dog team with my dog Gracie.
I am particularly good at problem solving and coming up with unique solutions to meet my client's training goals. I am also an excellent communicator and can back my management and training plans with scientific rigor. As a person I am supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental; I take pride in providing my clients an excellent training experience, and professionalism, quality, and value are consistent themes throughout my Google reviews. I have the education, skills, personality, and experience to be your go-to trainer in Edmonton, and I can't wait to meet you and your dog! Get in touch today.
Course
Simple Solutions for Common Dog Behavior and Training Problems
Growl Class: A Workshop Demo for Reactive Dogs
Treatment and Prevention of Dog Aggression: Fighting and Biting
Dog Behavior and Training Methodology
Dr. Ian Dunbar's SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy
Dog Emotion and Cognition
Pet Dogs, Problem Dogs, High Performance Dogs: How Science Can Take Your Training to a New Level
Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed, Study Course
Completion Date
2017-05-24
2018-03-08
2018-03-12
2018-12-16
2021-11-07
2021-11-23
2021-12-03
2022-03-15
Administered By
Udemy
Udemy
Udemy
Edmonton Humane Society
Udemy
Duke University
Cattle Dog Publishing
E-training for dogs
Instructor
Dr. Ian Dunbar
Dr. Ian Dunbar
Dr. Ian Dunbar
Govind Pillai
Dr. Ian Dunbar
Dr. Brian Hare
Dr. Sophia Yin
Dr. Cheryl Aguiar
Instructor Qualifications
Honors degree in physiology, PhD in Animal Behavior
Honors degree in physiology, PhD in Animal Behavior
Honors degree in physiology, PhD in Animal Behavior
DBTMc, CPDT-KA
Honors degree in physiology, PhD in Animal Behavior
PhD in Evolutionary Anthropology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Behaviorist
Ph.D., CPDT-KA