Karen has always had a love for animals and a particular interest in working with dogs. Her interest in becoming a Certified Professional Dog Trainer was inspired by one of her personal dogs and their behaviour issues over 10 years ago. She enjoys working in variety of avenues of training but specializes in reactivity, aggression & K9 Nose Work. She believes that you never stop learning in this industry and is always advancing her skills & knowledge to the most current science has to offer.

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Karen believes in building a strong bond with your dog through relationship, mutual respect and a lot of fun! Karen enjoys working with the human clients just as much as the dogs. 

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• Owner & Operator/Senior Trainer of Coastal Canine Training Services Inc. - 2017-Current

• Director of the Canadian Detection Sport Association. - 2020-Current

• Good Dog Training (Senior Dog Trainer of obedience, sport detection & behaviour modification training) - 2013-2017

• Good Dog Academy Instructor - 2014-2017

• Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers - Knowledge Assessed: independent certification body measuring range of knowledge and skills in ethology, learning theory, dog training technique and instruction. Keeping this designation requires maintaining a standard of ongoing education approved by the CCPDT, ensuring that skills are current with high industry standards.

• Certified Trick Dog Instructor - Do More With Your Dog! by Kyra Sundance

• Graduate of The Brenda Aloff Academy “The Engaged Dog” Program

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT, PCTIA Certified, Good Dog Academy, graduated top of the class)

• Completion of the "Aggression in Dogs" Master course by Michael Shikashio - 2022

• DOGSAFE Canine First-aid Level 1 & 2 Certified

• C-Wags Scent Detection Trial Advocate 

• C-Wags Scent Detection Trial Judge & Official, all levels

• CNWI (Certified Nose Work Instructor) of K9 Nose Work® through the NACSW 

• CKC Scent Detection Trial Judge & Official, all levels 

• CDSA Detection Sports Trial Judge & Search Official, all levels

• SSL (Super Scenter League) Trial, Challenge & Skills Judge, all levels

• ABC Games Judge, all levels