pawsitively happy home: dog training and behaviour solutions
Michelle is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (CDBC) and the founder and head
trainer of PAWSitively Happy Home. A lifelong animal lover she’s owned several
dogs, cats, birds, fish and various other fuzzy critters. Dogs, however, have
always had a special place in Michelle’s heart. We understand the stress that a
poorly behaved dog can have on the owner and the dog. We work with you, teaching
you to train your dog in a way that clearly communicates with them your desires
and expectations. We use methods that motivate the dog to learn, and we never
use fear or pain to accomplish our goals. Even the most stubborn of dogs respond
to our methods! Our methods are firmly based in science and are used and
developed by the world’s leading dog trainers and veterinary behaviourist.
Michelle has formal education in psychology, advanced behaviour modification,
teaching strategies, positive systems approach, ethology, animal behaviour and
welfare, anatomy and physiology, pedagogy, training methods, and applied
behavioural analysis. She has had the opportunity to study with and collaborate
with excellent trainers and behavioural consultants that are respected,
successful and internationally known. Education and development is an integral
part of developing our business and passion. Michelle is a member of The Pet
Professional Guild, The International Association of Animal Behaviour
Consultants,Family Paws Parent Education, Family Dog Mediation and others.
Continuing education a part of Michelle’s regular schedule and she takes having
the best more accurate information very seriously . Michelle is also a proud
licensed educator for the Family Paws Parent Education. Allowing her to share
not only her love of dogs, but children and helping foster positive
relationships between babies, toddlers and pets. As a busy mom herself she pulls
from her own personal experience as well as her extensive educational
background.
