Dog Training, Cat and Dog Sitting in Winnipeg

Credentials including Training, Certification and Memberships:
We are constantly upgrading our skills.
1.	Raising Canine's Learning Theory Series Telecourses, August 2010 Concepts most beneficial to Animal Behaviour Consultants Session 1: Science, Language, Nature vs Nurture, the Humane Hierarchy Session 2: Functional Assessment, the Stages of Learning Session 3: Respondent Learning: Overshadowing, Blocking, Counter Conditioning & Desensitization Session 4: Operant Learning: the Quadrant, Shaping Session 5: Operant Learning Continued - Extinction, Extinction Bursts, Resurgence, Primary & Secondary Reinforcers
2.	ABC Certified Dog Trainer, August 2010 Karin graduated from Animal Behaviour College's dog trainer educational program. This was a comprehensive program taken over a period of 10 months with textbook study, hands-on experience in training dogs in a group class environment at the Winnipeg Humane Society, and volunteering with rescue shelters - Deebo Dogs in Selkirk, MB and Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter.
3.	Attended Pet Sitters International's Regional Conference in Atlanta, GA, September 2009 This was a great experience. Enjoyed the workshops and meeting so many others in the industry. The day included Pet Emergencies led by a DVM, a session on Legal Considerations for Small Business Owners led by an attorney, and a session on Business Branding led by the 2008 PSI pet sitter of the year.
4.	Accredited Pet Sitter, 2005 & 2010 Karin was the first Canadian pet sitter to complete the new program with Pet Sitters International. The educational program included animal behavior, health and nutrition, pet first aid, and many other topics related to care of pets. To view the certificate: Pet-Sitter-Accreditation.gif As graduates are considered to be less of an insurance risk this certification is recognized by the insurance provider, and as a result we receive a discount on our annual premium.
5.	The following two accreditations are from the previous program offered through PSI. Accredited Pet Sitting Technician and Advanced Pet Sitting Technician (program content is listed at the bottom of this page*).
6.	Associate (clinical) member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants. We are working towards certification specializing in both canine and feline behaviour. Associate members are consultants in practice, on the path to Certified membership.
7.	Trained in pet first aid. Our latest training was St. John Ambulance's Pet First Aid course, October 18, 2008. We also took Pet Tech, Inc's, 8-hour Pet Saver workshop in July 2006. We carry a first aid kit and have pet crates for transportation of pets. We also carry a cell phone for safety and client convenience.
8.	Member of Pet Sitters International (PSI), International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC) and a number of other professional business organizations.
9.	Prepared and have an emergency plan in place.
10.	Fully insured and bonded in providing pet services.
11.	Certificate in Project Management, 2003 - Red River College
12.	Continuing with additional training - always learning more.
13.	Licensed with the City of Winnipeg.