Quotation
If you talk to the animals,
they will talk to you,
and you will know each other.
If you do not talk to them,
you will not know them,
And what you do not know,
you will fear.
What one fears,
one destroys.
Chief Dan George
About Jane
Jane is a certified professional dog trainer, living in Victoria, BC. She offers classes for puppies and family dogs as well as intermediate level obedience at two local recreation centres. Private lessons are also available, including helping people get started with a brand new puppy, before they come to class. She started The Noble Hound in 2002 and uses proven methods based upon positive reinforcement.
Jane’s own dogs, Rhodesian ridgebacks, are known as a versatile breed and Jane has experienced a variety of activities with them. She has competed successfully in Obedience trials and RallyO, and has had fun with her dogs in agility, straight racing, tracking and herding. Her dogs have earned their obedience titles as well as their CGN (Canine Good Neighbour) and are registered pet therapy dogs.
One of her favourite activities, however, remains going for long walks with her dogs. She believes that it is essential dogs get sufficient exercise and mental stimulation to prevent many of the behaviour problems that arise out of an excess of energy or boredom. She believes in promoting responsible dog ownership through education and training.
Jane is certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers which is recognised internationally for testing and certification of dog trainers. She continues her education by regularly attending seminars and in recent years has attended those given by Suzanne Clothier, Dr Ian Dunbar, Jean Donaldson, Turid Rugaas, Terry Ryan and Steve White.
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