Our main goal for opening Canine Connection Training Centre Inc. is to offer a dog training facility in Calgary focused on prioritizing relationship-building between dogs and their owners. Through science-based positive reinforcement techniques and game-based methods, we aim to motivate dogs to willingly engage in training. 

We recognize that every dog-owner pair is unique and our center offers personalized training programs. We understand that training is not one-size-fits-all and we work closely with clients to understand their goals and learning styles.

Connection, commitment, and consistency are the cornerstones of effective dog training at Canine Connection Training Centre Inc. We believe that when these elements are present, dog training becomes enjoyable and successful for both dogs and owners.

International Association of Canine Professionals · International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants 

I started working with shelter dogs in 2003, where I would foster, train, and assist with behavior evaluations to match the dogs with the right families. I started teaching obedience classes in 2008. I love making my classes fun by playing lots of reward-based games and by encouraging my clients to cheer each other on during class. My goal is to teach humans how to speak dog, because once you can communicate effectively with your dog, training becomes easy!

I rescued Major, a German Shepherd from that shelter and we spent 13 wonderful years together, he was my demo dog for hundreds of classes in Calgary. He taught me as much as I taught him. To honor his life, he is one of the dogs on Canine Connection’s logo.

Today I live in Carstairs, I’m a new mom to my beautiful daughter, and I live with my amazing husband, 2 senior rescue dogs, Holly and Pugsley, and a cat, Loki. When I’m not working, I enjoy painting, hiking, and spending time with my family.

CBCC-KA (Certified Behaviour Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed)

It wasn’t until I got my first rescue dog, Caliber, in 2003 that I realized my passion for dog training. A 9-month-old husky/shepherd cross, Caliber offered many training challenges and I found joy in learning with him. Caliber passed at the young age of 18 months but he taught me so much about the basics of dog training. After Caliber came Jenna, who presented with her own obstacles as she was quite reactive on leash. This is when I found my real passion - working with dogs with reactivity, aggression and anxiety. I began apprenticing with a training mentor in 2007.

Due to my many hours of work with behavioural cases, I have achieved my certification as a Behaviour Consultant with the CCPDT. Not only do I enjoy the challenges of behaviour cases, but love to watch the light come into a dog’s eyes as they catch on to our training. I work to keep my classes engaging and fun with games and challenges as well as ample opportunity to ask questions and practice skills. I enjoy keeping up to date and expanding my knowledge by attending conferences and reading training books.

When not dog training I enjoy walking around Calgary with my present dog, a 5-year-old mixed breed named Oona as well as reading fantasy novels. I love spending my time with my daughter and husband as well as Oona and our four rescue cats.