• K9 Trekkers and Training 2010-2023

Owner and operator of K9 Trekkers a dog walking company that serviced the Cowichan Valley for over a decade.

Services included obedience based off leash dog adventures, accompanied by positive reinforcement training for recall, sits, stays and teaching polite group play. Visit our Instagram of Facebook page to get the full experience of what K9 was made of!

• Second Chance Animal Rescue  2005-2007

www.scarscare.ca / Edmonton, AB

Olivia volunteered as a foster home for abuse and neglected adult dogs and puppies.

Her duties included monitoring of health, administration of medications and basic obedience training.

 Other responsibilities included adoption screening, attending seminars and training workshops.

Reference letter provided by Vice President of SCARS Jamie Hunter

• Sweet Paws 2009

www.sweetpaws.ca / Vancouver, BC

Sweet Paws gave Olivia the experience and training in becoming a knowledgeable and accomplished dog walker. During her employment, Erica Mustard, her mentor and trainer introduced her to the world of hiking dogs off leash and the influential impact and importance it carries to keep our canines happy and healthy.

The time spent working with the dogs and employees of Sweet Paws Olivia was educated about off leash etiquette, canine first aid, navigating the North Shore mountains and the importance of recognizing and delegating safe out door excursions.

• DogSafe Canine First Aid 2009

www.dogsafe.ca / Vancouver, BC

Completed DogSafe Canine First Aid Course 101

• Just Doggin It Adventures & Daycare 2016 - to 2021

www.justdogginit.ca / Shawnigan Lake, BC

Puppy Socialization Classes 2016 -2021

Position: Assistant Trainer to Certified Trainer Rhonda Anderson

Helping puppies to build confidence, social skills and proper bite inhibition by means of gentle handling and insightful guidance.

Tasks include:

*Properly handling puppies by gentle desensitization techniques

*Interrupting excitable play

*Introducing puppies naturally to various situations/sounds/people

*Focusing on exposure via toy play, enrichment activities and stimuli

*Aiding shy/uncertain puppies to work through uncertainties by redirection and positive reinforcement strategies

• Recertified DogSafe Canine First Aid course 2017

www.dogsafe.ca / On line course

Completed DogSafe Canine First Aid Course 101

• Just Doggin It Adventures & Daycare 2016 - to 2021

Basic Obedience Classes: 2018-2020

Position: Assistant Trainer to Certified trainer Rhonda Anderson

Assisting certified trainer Rhonda Anderson in coordinating basic obedience classes at her facility Just Doggin It.

Tasks included:

Teaching obedience basics:

*Engagement & Focus

*Sit & Sit stay/Park it

*Impulse control/Leave it command

*Take it/Drop it command

*Recall games/Come command

*Leash manners

• Tug Dogs Fundamental Trainer’s Course 2018

www.teachtraintug.com / Shawnigan Lake, BC

Course 1: Critical concepts in dog training, obedience training, creating cooperation, how dogs learn, marking, and luring.

Course 2: Non-core problem behaviour prevention and treatment including barking, destructive chewing, impolite greeting, door dashing, food stealing/begging, nipping, and potty training. The course also includes a unit on successful client coaching.

Course 3: Core problem behaviour diagnosis and treatment including fear, aggression, and anxiety. The course also includes a unit on successful client coaching.

• Karen Pryor Academy 2021

www.karenpryoracademy.com

 Currently enrolled in the Puppy Start Right Program for Instructors

This is a comprehensive course covering puppy socialization, growth and development, basic training, problem-solving, and problem prevention. The course also focuses on marketing classes successfully and classroom management.