My name is Dawn, and I'm a life long animal lover and pet owner.
I've enjoyed the great pleasure of being a puppy foster for a couple of Manitoba based rescue organizations. I have volunteered at an animal shelter as well as at an equestrian facility. I am currently the Project Manager at RAMS Adoption Centre
I am also a Canine Health Canada Canine Emergency First Aid & CPR Instructor.
I am fully insured through ProFur Insurance for Pet Care Professionals. I possess a clear Criminal Record Check along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
I currently have three dogs: Maya (German Shepherd), Theo (Lab/Pyrenees) & Heidi (Lab/Collie) as well as two cats: Jak & Kelso.
I have extensive experience training my own as well as other's dogs. I am particularly knowledgeable with shelter & rescue dogs and puppies. I believe in the value of positive, reinforcement-based dog training principles adhering to LIMA (Least Invasive Minimally Intrusive) standards and of having fun while learning.
My goal is to help families learn to clearly & consistently communicate to develop the strongest possible connection with their very own Divine Dog!!
Education
🐾 Canine Emergency CPR & First Aid Instructor, Canine Health Canada
🐾 Dog Obedience Trainer Instructor, Highest Honours, ICS Canada
🐾 Canine Emergency CPR & First Aid, Canine Health Canada
🐾 Trainers Supporting Shelters & Rescues, Association of Professional Dog Trainers
🐾 Dog Training Pet Professional Program, Fenzi Dog Sport Academy
🐾 Emergency First Aid & CPR, St. John's Ambulance
🐾 Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada
🐾 Bachelor of Recreation Studies, University of Manitoba
🐾 Bachelor of Arts Advanced Psychology, University of Manitoba
Divine Dog Mission
Connecting hearts and paws
Though customized positive, reinforcement-based dog training and consultation, Divine Dog is dedicated to providing knowledgeable, compassionate & thoughtful education and training by working with dog owners in their own home to focus on the unique needs of the family and their canine companion.