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Kelly Dearlove CTB.ccs
Certified Trainer/Behaviour & Aggression Therapist

    Kelly brings her life long love of animals together with proven natural techniques that both you and your dog will enjoy. She  graduated with honours  from " Canine Communication Studies", as well as studied  and attended seminars with some of the top
animal behaviourist  in the world.

    Kelly's vast experience and expertise in Dog training includes: puppy and obedience training, behavior modification, aggression, problem solving, trick training, agility, rally o-bedience, therapy dog training and evaluating, and  temperament testing . She is also certified in animal first aid, Canine Massage , and has been studing canine nutrition for many years.

   Kelly is a member of the CAPPDT, CKC, & IPDTA.

        At the International Positive Dog Training Association
2004 Awards Banquet, Kelly was awarded by her peers with  the " Dog Training Excellence " & " Customer Service" Awards.
In
2005, Kelly was awarded:
 
* "Trainer of the Year" *
also
"
Dog Training Excellence"
"
Courage of Convictions"
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Best Dog Related Website"
"
Humane Dog Training" Awards

Kelly strives to  learn from the best!   She has studied privately and attended many  seminars with renowned specialist such as:  Dr. Ian Dunbar, Jean Donaldson, Susan Garrett, Chris Bach, Turid Rugass, and Leslie Nelson.

Kelly's sensitivity to your dog's personality and temperament, coupled with the most effective  humane training techniques  available,  will help you and your dog to build  a wonderful future together.


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Shannon Brennan CTB.ccs
Certified Trainer/Behavior Therapist

   Shannon has been with On Golden Paws almost from its inception. First as a client, then a volunteer assistant trainer, and now as a Certified Trainer/Behaviour Therapist.
As a lover of animals all her life, it is with great joy and passion that she brings to the training room positive insights to teach people how to better understand and communicate with their dog.
     Shannon  graduated with honours; scoring the highest ever in Canine Behavior through  the " Canine Communications Studies" program.
This education,  coupled with her years of volunteer work with Certified Trainer/Behaviour & Aggression Therapist  Kelly Dearlove CTB.ccs, at On Golden Paws --studying dog behavior, body language and positive training methods, has made Shannon a wonderful, compassionate trainer.

    At the International Positive Dog Training Association
2005 & 2006 Awards Banquet, Shannon was voted by her peers for the :
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Humane Dog Training" Award.

    Shannon continues to upgrade her skills, and is always looking for new tools and techniques to assist in the most effective humane  methods  and techniques  available in training.