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.