Certifications
2023
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Certified as a professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP #4249819)
2016
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Certified as an Instructor in K9 Offline Control & Remote Collar Fundamentals, Canine Law Enforcement Accreditation Registry (CLEAR), Instructor Bradley Gillespie, Ottawa, ON
2015
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Certified as a Patrol Dog Trainer, CLEAR
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Instructor & Trainer Experience
2024
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Instructor, Police Patrol Dog Seminar - Integrated Canine Service.
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Instructor, Police Dog Tracking Seminar - Canadian Police Canine Association.
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Instructor, Police Patrol Dog Seminar - Lethbridge Police Service.
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2023
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Instructor, Police Dog Tracking Seminar - King County Sheriff's Office, Redmond Police, Auburn Police, Tukwila Police, Kirkland Police and Bellevue Police.
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Instructor, Police Dog Tracking Seminar - Vancouver Police Department and RCMP.
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Instructor, Police Dog Tracking Seminar - Spokane Police Department and Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
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2022 - 2014
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Trainer, Police Canine Unit
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Instructor, Canine Unit Dog Master Training Course (20 weeks to validate new canine handlers)
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Instructor, Offline Control & Remote Collar Fundamental Course, CLEAR
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​Instructor, Escape and Evasion, Reconnaissance Platoon of 1 Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
2021 - 2015
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Instructor, Canine Unit Puppy Imprinter Course
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2020 - 2015
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Instructor, Canine Unit Tactical Canine Course
2018 - 2016
- Instructor, Canine Unit Advanced Handler Course, Spokane Police Department
Titles and Awards
2022
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Awarded Commendation for Outstanding Contribution to Police Work for designing a unique and comprehensive 20-week Dog Master Training Curriculum that is being adopted by a growing number of law enforcement agencies in Canada and the United States
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2017 - 2012
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Awarded Therapy Dog title - Therapy Dog International (yearly)
2013
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Canadian Police Canine Association (CPCA) Annual Trials with PSD Xeiko - Placed in the following profiles:
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Criminal Apprehension - 2nd
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Agility - 2nd
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Tracking - 4th
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Overall Standings - 4th
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​2011
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Awarded Legs Two and Three of Companion Dog title - Battle River Canine Association, Companion Dog TrialsAwarded C.K.C. Canine Good Neighbour title - Edmonton Kennel Club, Canine Good Neighbour Trial
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Awarded C.K.C. Tracking Dog title - Competitive Service Dog Club of Alberta
2010
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Awarded Leg One of Companion Dog title - Battle River Canine Association, Companion Dog Trials​​​​​
Training Courses
2024
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Use of Force for Investigators Certification Course - Raptor Protection and Safety Services.
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Training Without Conflict - Chase & Catch 2.0
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2023
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Tom Davis Reactive to Neutral Dog, dog reactivity course.
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2015​
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Canine Unit Advanced Handler Course - Spokane Police Department - Participated with PSD Xeiko.
2013
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Swat & K9 Interacting During Deployment School (SKIDDS) and Canine Tactical School (CATS)
2012
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CTOMS Canine Medical Course
2010
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20-week Dog Master Training Course with PSD Xeiko, which included: rural, industrial, and urban tracking; article and evidence searching; building and compound searching; criminal apprehension; and agility and obedience training.
Training Seminars
Throughout my career in the Canine Unit, I participated in many training seminars to further develop my knowledge and expertise. In many of these seminars, I participated with my Police Service Dogs.
2024
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Seminar with guest instructor Sean Siggins in Calgary, AB
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2022 - 2010
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Attended a yearly training seminar with guest instructor Bernhard Flinks, a German police dog handler and world-class Schutzhund trainer, in Edmonton, AB
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2022
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Seminar with guest instructor Pat Nolan in Edmonton, AB
​2019
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Seminar with guest instructor Ricky Farley in Edmonton, AB
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Seminar with guest instructor Michael Nezbeth in Edmonton, AB
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Seminar with guest instructor Craig Schultz in Edmonton, AB
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Seminar with guest instructor Pat Nolan in Vancouver, BC
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2018
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Deferred Final Response K9 Detection workshop conducted by CLEAR Instructor Bradley Gillespie in Edmonton, AB
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Handler Instruction & Training Seminar (HITS) in Washington D.C.
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Seminar with guest instructor Dick Staal in Edmonton, AB
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2014
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Seminars with guest instructors Simon Gould and Jason Giso in Edmonton, AB
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2013
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Police K9 Conference in Las Vegas, NV
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2011
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Canadian Police Canine Association (CPCA) Annual Seminar in Vancouver, BC
My Training Process
My hour-long sessions are private one-on-ones at your location with you, your dog, and me as your trainer. During these sessions, we will work on various techniques with your dog and give you the opportunity to practice as well. It's important to consistently practice the techniques learned in each session at home between meetings to ensure your dog's progress.
Between sessions, you can email me with any questions or concerns. In subsequent sessions, we will review the homework you worked on and continue to tailor the training plan to your dog's individual needs. My goal is for you and your dog to have an enjoyable and productive time together.