Professional
Dog Trainer
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Allheart Dog Training Academy is a business led and operated by Cathy Vanclieaf. The mission is to provide quality and dedicated support for dog owners. Cathy has over 20 years of experience in dog training and is a Do More With Your Dog Instructor/Certifier, Canadian Kennel Club Canine Good Neighbour Evaluator and Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed through Canine Correspondence Studies. She is certified as a Family Dog Mediator (FDM).
Cathy is also a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers. She understands that each family is unique, and her approach to dog training is tailored to meet the individual needs of each family and their beloved pet.
Cathy continues to seek out new and improved training techniques and expand her knowledge through workshops and learning from industry leaders such as Susan Garrett, Denise Fenzi, Ian Dunbar, Absolute Dogs, Spirit Dogs, Grisha Stewart and Karen Pryor.
Certifications
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Do More With Your Dog!® is the official sanctioning and organizing body for the sport of Dog Tricks
“Do More With Your Dog!” is the motto of founder Kyra Sundance. Whether through sport, tricks, or companionship, she encourages the integration of your dog into more areas of your life. Dogs have a way of making the activities we share with them more fun, and by giving them training, we allow them to participate in more areas of our life. Earn your Trick Dog title or your Instructor certification; do live shows as a member of the All-Star Performance Dog Team; or attend a Dog Sports Camp. Come join the fun!
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The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is the primary registry body for purebred dogs in Canada and currently recognizes 187 breeds. As a non-profit organization, the CKC is dedicated to encouraging, guiding, and advancing the interests of purebred dogs and their responsible owners and breeders in Canada and promoting the knowledge and understanding of the benefits which dogs can bring to Canadian society.
The CKC is incorporated under Animal Pedigree Act, a federal statute under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The organization includes approximately 20,000 individual members and over 700 breed clubs across Canada. The Club registers purebred dogs, regulates dog shows and performance events, and speaks out on major issues concerning dog ownership and the health & welfare of dogs across Canada.
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The Canine Good Neighbour Program is a 12-step test, that when completed successfully, will ensure that one of our most favoured companions, the dog, is accepted as a valued member of our communities right across the country. Canine Good Neighbours can be counted on to present good manners at home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs.
The test is non-competitive and allows the dog and handler to demonstrate confidence and control in 12 steps. It assesses the handler and dog's relationship, together with the handler's ability to control the dog. Dogs are evaluated on their ability to perform basic exercises as well as their ability to demonstrate good manners in everyday situations.
The training program embraces both purebred and mixed-breed dogs and is fun, rewarding, and useful. It encourages owners to have a better and richer relationship with their dogs. The program also enhances community awareness of responsible dog ownership and the numerous benefits associated with dog ownership.
ckc.ca | Canine Good Neighbour Program Participation Handbook
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Canine Correspondence Studies is the first and most respected professional online college quality, positive dog trainer certification career course worldwide. It is one of the most comprehensive, thorough and scientifically up-to-date dog trainer programs. It was the first online/correspondence dog trainer school to require practical testing and remains one of the most respected professional dog trainer accreditations in the world. All CCS students and graduates enjoy unlimited lifetime mentoring with Norma Jeanne, lifetime course updates and customer service that’s second to none.
CCS is recommended by world-renowned Dr. Stanley Coren, PhD., F.R.S.C. scientist, professor of psychology and author of over 30 best-selling books, including How Dogs Think and How To Speak Dog.
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Item descriptionThe Muskoka District Kennel Club is committed to the recognition and betterment of all dogs, whether purebred or mixed breed. Our constitution is governed by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), and our area covers all of the Muskoka region, with our 3500 sq. ft regional training centre located in Gravenhurst. We are a Not for Profit Organization, and our members volunteer their time to teach the community obedience and other dog sport classes year-round.
Muskoka District Kennel Club was established in the 1970s and has been serving Muskoka dogs for over 30 years. We have members with over 60 years of combined training experience. Many of our members actively participate in competitions and events, and many have multiple titles through the CKC in obedience and confirmation.
The Muskoka District Kennel Club supports various canine-related activities within our community. We support the development of better training practices for all dog owners, including positive training techniques and encouragement.
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CAPDT was created to give dog obedience trainers a network of fellow professionals — to provide a forum where dog trainers can be educated, exchange and generate ideas and network with their colleagues.
In 1993, a very small group of dog trainers gathered to discuss the feasibility of forming an Association. By mid-1994, an Executive was in place, a mandate was drawn up, by-laws to facilitate the running of day-to-day business of the Association were hammered out and a Code of Ethics for members was voted on and passed by the existing membership. By the end of 1997, the Association boasted a membership of almost 300 and continued to grow.
We want to further the concept of dog-friendly and humane training techniques across Canada. We endeavour to provide links to educational opportunities, peer networking, and give trainers a space for event advertising of the highest quality.
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Canine Correspondence Studies is the first and most respected professional online college quality, positive dog trainer certification career course worldwide. It is one of the most comprehensive, thorough and scientifically up-to-date dog trainer programs available. It was the first online/correspondence dog trainer school to require practical testing and remains one of the most respected professional dog trainer accreditations in the world. All CCS students and graduates enjoy unlimited lifetime mentoring with Norma Jeanne, lifetime course updates and customer service that’s second to none.
CCS is recommended by world-renowned Dr. Stanley Coren, Phd., F.R.S.C. scientist, professor of psychology and author of over 30 best-selling books including How Dogs Think and How To Speak Dog.
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The most comprehensive course on dog aggression for trainers and behaviour consultants available anywhere in the world.
Taught by world-renowned aggression expert, Michael Shikashio CDBC, with additional modules presented by Dr. Chris Pachel DVM, DACVB, CABC, Jessica Dolce CCFE and Kim Brophey CDBC. -
The L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology certificate course for dog training is designed to provide trainers with a comprehensive understanding of dog behavior. It aims to challenge the traditional approach to dog behavior and teaches a new perspective that focuses on understanding the underlying causes of behavior rather than just changing or fixing them. The course is designed to fill the gaps in the understanding of dog behavior and provide a more complete and thorough understanding of the living world.
Kim Brophey, the course instructor, explains how this course is the first of its kind to unlock the "why" behind dog behavior and how this knowledge will make a significant difference in the work of dog trainers and behaviorists.