
Glenda graduated, with distinction, from the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behaviour in 2014 to pursue her career as a Professional Dog Trainer. She is also a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, as well as a Certified Instructor for the Puppy Start Right Program. Glenda has also completed the Canine Freestyle Dance Program and her beloved dog Shasta is a certified ‘Canine Good Neighbour ‘. Glenda also attended and completed the DOGSAFE First Aid Proram in 2014 and again in 2017. Glenda has had a lifelong, ongoing, special interest and passion for the care, management, psychology and training of dogs. She has attended many different dog obedience programs, classes and workshops throughout Vancouver Island and has owned, raised, and trained a wide variety of different breeds and breed-mixes of dogs as well as being well-experienced in the whelping and raising of litters of puppies. Glenda's little dog Tucker is featured on the SHAW video entitled “Training Dogs in the Cowichan Valley”. Her other little dog ‘Charlie’ was her KPA dog and partner throughout the Academy course curriculum. Most of Glenda’s dogs have also performed Tricks and Agility at the yearly ‘Cowichan Exhibition‘ in representation of Cowichan Canine Behaviour and Training. Another one of Glenda’s dogs, in representation of Cowichan Canine behaviour and Training, was featured in the July 09 2016 ‘Brentwood College Black Tie Awards Ceremony '. Glenda had trained her dog Shasta to independently carry the envelope, containing the winner’s name in it, up onto the stage and present it to the announcer. Glenda previously owned and lived on, with her six dogs, a two- acre hobby farm in Cobble Hill which she had developed into an enriched, dog-friendly environment dedicated to the happiness, training, fulfillment and activity needs of her own dogs as well as the many dogs that had boarded with her throughout the years. The dogs worked, trained and played together and any issues they may have had, individually or socially, were addressed in dynamic interplay. Glenda currently lives in Cowichan Bay on a 1/3 acre, dog enriched environment with her two dogs Shasta and Capone. |
Thanks to all Cowichan Canine staff annually fulfilling the necessary requirements, Cowichan Canine maintains its accreditation under the BC SPCA's AnimalKind accreditation programme. |
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS |
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Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner |
Karen Pryor Academy / Helix Fairweather MS KPACTP |
Certified Trick Dog Instructor |
Do More With Your Dog / Kyra Sundance |
DOGSAFE Canine First Aid Levels 1-2 |
DOGSAFE / Michelle Sevigny 2014 |
DOGSAFE Canine First Aid 101 & 102 | DOGSAFE / Michelle Sevigny 2017 |
Canine Freestyle Dance | Karen Pryor Academy / Michele Pouliot |
Puppy Start Right for Instructors | Karen Pryor Academy |
PROFESSIONAL COURSES |
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General Animal Sciences |
North American School of Animal Sciences |
Animal Care & First Aid | Camosun College |
Naughty Dogge Behaviour Modification | Naughty Dogge / Monique Anstee |
Canine Good Neighbour | Canadian Kennel Club |
Aggressive and Reactive Dogs | Puppy Works |
Aggression and Anxiety Metorship: A Deep Dive into Complex Behaviors |
IAABC Foundation |
WORKSHOPS |
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Chicken Camp - Beginners |
Legacy Canine Behaviour & Training |
Chicken Camp - Advanced | Legacy Canine Behaviour & Training |
SEMINARS |

My darling French Bulldog Maggie has passed this course with distinction. This would not have been possible without the fine teachings of Karen and Bev. Both these ladies conveyed instructions clearly and with humour, making the hour fun and interesting for both dog and owner. Maggie and I thoroughly enjoyed the course and plan on being back for more next fall. With many thanks,
Mimi Hayes and Maggie Mc.F. Hayes
Duncan
I cannot say enough wonderful things about cowichan canine!!! My pup went through the puppy start right and then onto the foundation classes. Stef and Stephanie were fantastic!!! Both classes are well run, organized, they are excellent teachers and spend time with you and your dog. The class sizes are small which makes an excellent learning facility. Stef and Stephanie are patient and kind. The knowledge is second to none. You are able to ask questions and have one on one time as necessary.
Did I mention how clean the facility is...? Holy you'd never know dogs are there all day. We wanted to give our pup his best chance and cowichan canine certainly facilitated that.
Elizabeth Butler-Smythe and Matt Tregear
cobble hill