Our trainers

Michelle Wieser, KPA-CTP, CDBC

Michelle is the Owner of Wise Canine Training & Behavior. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (KPA CTP) and Certified Puppy Start Right Preschool Instructor through the Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training & Behavior . She is also a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

Michelle holds additional certifications in Aggression in Dogs, Puppy Socialization, and Therapy Dog Team Training. Michelle is also a Professional Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, a Canine Good Neighbour Evaluator and a Certified Therapy Dog Evaluator.  

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Michelle is owned by Timber, a senior American Bully Mix, and Flash a young Staffordshire Bull Terrier. 

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Michelle has a passion for working with dogs exhibiting anxiety, fear, reactivity, and aggression concerns. Michelle offers private coaching exclusively to behavior cases dealing with fear, anxiety, reactivity and aggression. Private coaching with Michelle will be prioritized based on urgency and severity of concerns.

Jenn Stellbrink, BSc, KPA-CTP, PST-CI, Fear Free Certified

Jenn is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (KPA CTP) and a Certified Puppy Start Right Preschool Instructor through the Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training & Behavior. She is also a Predation Substitute Training Certified Instructor, and specializes in addressing challenges with dogs who have strong predatory instincts. She is also a Fear Free Certified Professional and has a certification in Aggression in Dogs. Jenn has completed training programs focused on Cooperative Care, Therapy Dog Training, Canine Freestyle. She is also a Professional Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

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In addition, Jenn has a Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Psychology which has provided her with valuable knowledge in learning theory and behavioral intervention. These are key principles in creating behavior change in all learners, including dogs.

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Jenn is owned by Eva, a senior Belgian Malinois, and two Elkhound and Bear Dog crosses named Blitz and Donner

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Jenn has a special interest in handling and cooperative care, predatory chasing, and complex behavior concerns including fear, anxiety, reactivity and aggression.