Glenda
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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 was featured on the Shaw video “Training Dogs in the Cowichan Valley”. Over the years, many of Glenda's dogs have performed in Tricks and Agility at the annual Cowichan Exhibition. Her dog Shasta performed at the 2016 Duncan Chamber of Commerce Black Tie Awards Ceremony, presenting the awards envelope to the announcer. Glenda lives in Cowichan Bay on a 1/3 dog-enriched acre 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. |
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CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS |
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Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner |
Karen Pryor Academy / Helix Fairweather MS KPACTP |
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Certified Trick Dog Instructor |
Do More With Your Dog / Kyra Sundance |
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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 |
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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 |
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WORKSHOPS |
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Chicken Camp - Beginners |
Legacy Canine Behaviour & Training |
| Chicken Camp - Advanced | Legacy Canine Behaviour & Training |
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SEMINARS |
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I just wanted to touch base with you and give a big THANK YOU for your help with Kaiya. Kaiya is such a great dog. My mom and Step-dad came to visit last week, and they got on with Kaiya like gang-busters! She gave a few little grumbles to my step-dad the first evening when he was in the house, and then nothing. One walk and she fell in love with a few more family members. We still plan to continue Kaiya's training as discussed. Matt has worked with her so well that he takes her out into the big fields here and plays fetch with her off leash! I was very impressed.
Karin, Matt, and Kaiya
Mill Bay, BC
Hello Cowichan Canine Team! My Kooikerhondje, Buddy, and I have just completed the beginner Foundation training course. The whole process has been fantastic.
Buddy is a very smart (of course) and overenthusiastic pup. My goal with him was to nip problems in the bud (pardon the pun:) to start on a path to a positive and calm relationship.
We had the privilege of learning under Jody, Karen and Lisbeth in Prep school. All had different styles but their methods were consistent, positive, sound and they work! Buddy and I then moved on to Beginner Foundation under Stephanie's tutelage. Her guidance was patient, kind and empathetic. I was the slower learner, but Stephanie showed me what Buddy was capable of and gave me the knowledge,tools and insight to meet my goals.
The facility is top-class, well-equipped, spotless and safe.
Learning at Cowichan Canine was the most enriching investment I could have made and I hope to continue in various activities in the future. Thank you all!
Gill Johansen & Buddy
Duncan, BC




