Fiona is a certified Clicker (Positive Reinforcement) Trainer who is dedicated to training dogs using only positive methods.  She believes that the training experience should be fun for both dog and owner, and that you will enjoy learning how to communicate with your dog in a way that is easy and effective.  Out of date, old fashioned correction (ie punishment) training methods that cause pain and stress to the dog hold no place in her classes.

Fiona is a longtime student of behaviorist and internationally known agility trainer Julie Daniels, and has also trained with Susan Garrett (Canadian agility, flyball, and obedience champion) Elicia Calhoun and Laura Dolan (AKC Agility World Team members)  Marco Mouen and Pascal Peng (European agility champions).  She has also taken numerous training and behavior seminars with noted animal behaviorists Ted Turner, Karen Pryor, and Turid Rugaas.  She believes that every dog, whether it be family pet, show, or performance dog, needs and will benefit from an education in obedience, good manners and socialization, and that Positive Reinforcement training classes are the best way to accomplish that.

Fiona is currently owned by 2 Dogs:

• Sippiwisset Wind Blown (Sassy) Pembroke Welsh Corgi (competing in AKC advanced agility).

• Top Brass Rave Creek Go For It (The Golden Snitch) Golden Retriever (future agility star in training).

Fiona’s Training Philosophy:  It is NEVER too late to train your dog.

Fiona’s Training Goals:  Authority without domination, love without subservience, and respect without fear.