About

Mallory holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in biology, and spent a decade working as a professional biologist before switching her focus to dog training and behavior. She completed the Edmonton Humane Society's Dog Behavior and Training Methodology Program, and Veterinary Behavorist, Dr. Ian Dunbar's, SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy. She has taken numerous courses in psychology, ethics, ethology, animal behavior, wildlife ecology, domestication, learning theory, canine cognition, animal husbandry, and canine nutrition/fitness, and continues to grow her knowledge through relevant courses, conferences, and peer-reviewed research.

 

Mallory is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, and a member of the Alberta Force Free Alliance (which regulates and promotes humane training in the province of Alberta). She is an an extremely talented trainer, and one of Edmonton's most educated and knowledgble behavior consultants. She loves training complex tricks and has been deamed someone-to-watch on the Canadian agility stage with her sport dogs Flo, Rysk, and Wim. She also has substantial experience working as a therapy dog team with her dog, Gracie, and has helped many clients prepare for therapy dog exams.

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Mallory excels at problem solving and loves coming up with unique solutions for her clients. As a person, she is supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental; taking great pride in providing clients an excellent training experience. She has the education, skills, personality, and experience to be your go-to trainer in Edmonton! Get in touch today.

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Professionalism, quality, and value are consistent themes throughout The Canine Scholar's Google reviews.

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