Ethical Effective Engaging
Coaching for Dog Owners
Coaching for Dog Owners
Dog training is more than a transaction, it's more than the carrot, or the stick, or the carrot AND the stick. Dog training is about building trust, understanding, communication and joy in each other's presence. Dog training is about friendship.
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Meet the Trainer!
Liza grew up working dogs at her grandmother's kennel Westerlea. She started junior handling at 10 years old and attended her first national specialty two years later. Over the years she has trained for therapy work as well as several sports. Her right hand man is Percy the Rough Collie, who is always around to help socialize puppies and assist with classes. She is currently raising Biscuit the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, who is in training to be a sport competitor. In training Liza uses positive reinforcement methods that are rooted in behavioral science. Liza believes that training should be practical, fun and that a well trained dog is a mentally healthy dog. Her experience in disability advocacy influences how she approaches dog training, focusing on teaching life skills from a basis of mutual respect and understanding. Liza is also an artist, and completed her BFA (Major in Fine Art, Minor in Drawing) from NSCAD University in 2013. Continuing education is important! Recent Seminars: Various Presenters - The Lemonade Conference March 22-24, 2020 Chirag Patel - Practical Puppy Training Workshop June 11, 2019 Debbie Jacobs - Understanding Fear Based Behaviours in Dogs April 7, 2019 Bravo Dog Training - Fear & Frustration Workshop March 23, 2019 |
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Service Areas
Homeschooling and programs available Canada-wide In person training in South Surrey and White Rock |