Gaëlle’s continuing education

to come... !

2009-2013
  • PetSaver Program (Pet CPR & First Aid), Sally Achey, Pet Tech, 2009
  • Evaluation Training, Christy Boecker, Pet Perfection, 2012
  • Canine Instructor Course (theory), Sherry Bédard, Animal Instincts School, 2013
2016
  • Certificate in Training & Counseling (CTC) – Honors Graduate, Jean Donaldson, The Academy for Dog Trainers, 2014-2016
  • First aid for animals, Sylvie Morand, Saint-Jean Ambulance, 2016
  • Fear Free Certification Program, Janice Trumpeter, DVM, 2016
2017
  • Kindergarten & socialization for puppies, Simonne Raffa, De Main De Maître, 2017
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Brad Phifer, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, 2017
  • Certificate of Separation Anxiety Training (CSAT), Malena DeMartini, 2020
  • Fear Free Foundation for Kittens and Puppies, Marty Becker, DVM, 2017
  • Home Alone: Treating Separation Anxiety, Nancy Tucker, CDBC, CPDT-KA, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 2018
  • Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification Program, Marty Becker, DVM, 2017
2018
  • Member of The Pet Professional Guild (PPG), 2018
  • Dog Separation Anxiety – Mission: Possible !, Malena DeMartini, 2018
  • Certified Behaviour Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA), Ruth E. LaRocque, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, 2018
2019
  • Member of the Quebec Association of Canine Education Stakeholders (RQIEC), 2019
  • Elite Fear Free Certification, Marty Becker, DVM, 2019
2020
  • Understanding Medical Conditions and Pain, Linda Ryan, VTS (Behaviour, Oncology), AdipABM DipAVN (Medical) KPA-CTP RVN, Fear Free Pets, 2020
  • Infectious Conditions: What Trainers Need to Know, Linda Ryan, VTS (Behaviour, Oncology), AdipABM DipAVN (Medical) KPA-CTP RVN, Fear Free Pets, 2020
2021
  • Professional Canine Behaviour Consultant – Accredited – Pet Professional Accreditation Board, Niki Tudge, 2021
2022
  • L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course (FDM) – Family Dog Mediation, Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, 2022
  • The Dog’s Truth – Family Dog Mediation, Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, 2022
  • Do-It-Yourself Separation Anxiety Program – Separation Anxiety Dog, Moira Hechenleitner Vergara, DVM, CSAT, 2023
2023
  • Animal Emotions – ILLIS ABC Animal Behaviour Courses, Karolina Westlund, PhD, 2023
2024
  • Resolving Challenging Behaviour – ILLIS ABC Animal Behaviour Courses, Karolina Westlund, PhD

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

​ 2010
  • Increase your leadership, communicate, with SCARF in mind !, Caroline Boisvert, Montreal, QC, 2010
2012
  • Shaping the Future: A Conversation About Canine Behaviour, Animal Rescue League of Boston, Boston, MA, 2012
  • Body language, Zuzia Kubica, Cœur Canin, Montreal, QC, 2012
2013
  • Dog Language, Gaby Dufresne-Cyr, Dogue Shop, Montreal, QC, 2013
2014
  • Reinforcement Strategies: How to use Non-Food Reinforcers Effectively – Handling Animal Mistakes – Problems Solving & Handling Aggression – Social Animals: Working with more than one Animal – Recipe for becoming a Top Trainer, Ken Ramirez, Montréal, QC, 2014
2016
  • Living With and Training Fearful Dogs, Debbie Jacobs, Bensalem, PA, 2016
  • Do As I Do, Dre Claudia Fugazza, Montreal, QC, 2016
  • Prevention and resolution of separation anxiety in dogs, Coline Guérin, De Main De Maître, Montreal, QC, 2016
  • Advanced concepts & training structure, Simonne Raffa, De Main De Maître, Montreal, QC, 2016
2017
  • Mission Possible !, Malena DeMartini, Bensalem, PA, 2017
  • Force-Free Educational Summit, The Pet Professional Guild, Orlando, FL, 2017
2018
  • Workshop at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, The Pet Professional Guild, Kanab, UT, 2018
  • Care to Share? Rethinking Resource Guarding for Shelters and Rescues – Robyn Rittmaster, CTC, CPDT-KA, Ottawa Humane Society, Montréal, QC, 2018
  • The Emotional World of Dogs: New Insights into Behaviour and Training – Daniel Mills, The Academy for Dog Trainers, Bensalem, PA, 2018
  • Five days in Quebec! – Chirag Patel, BSc (Hons), PGCert (CAB), CPBC, DipCABT, Québec, QC, 2018
  • Role of pharmacology in behavioral intervention – Dr. Joël Dehasse, veterinary behaviorist, Azca, Montreal, QC, 2018
  • 2019
    • Abnormal Repetitive Behaviours – Lara Joseph, The Animal Behaviour Center, De Main De Maître, Montreal, QC, 2019
    • Beyond Apparent Behaviours: Internal Processes, Simon Gadbois, PhD, Montreal, QC, 2019
    • Animal Behaviour Science Symposium – British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA), Vancouver, BC, 2019
    • Animal Care Training (ESAAP) – Art au Poil, Montreal, QC, 2019
    2023
    • Working with Fear, Aggression & Reactivity – Lemon’s Hope Sanctuary, Debbie Jacobs, CPDT-KA, RBT, Brattleboro, VT
    • Arizona Humane Society Homeward Bound Summit – The Pet Professional Guild, Pheonix, AZ
    2024
    • Resolving Challenging Behaviour – ILLIS ABC Animal Behaviour Courses, Karolina Westlund, PhD

    WEBINARS AND VIDEOS

    ​ 2016
    • Negative Punishment, Negative Reinforcement and the Humane Hierarchy, Jean Donaldson, The Pet Professional Guild, 2016
    • Muzzle Up! Dispelling the Stigma of Dogs Wearing Muzzles, Maureen Backman, MS, CTC, PCT-A, 2016
    • Managing Multiple Dogs, Kathy Sdao, MA, The Pet Professional Guild, 2016
    • Less Reactive, More Responsive: A Mindful Approach to Behaviour Modification, Maureen Backman, MS, CTC, PCT-A, 2016
    2017
    • Empowered Life, Benjamin Bonhomme, 2017
    2018
    • Cognitive biases, illogisms and persuasion !, Simonne Raffa, De Main De Maître, 2018
    • Managing Dogs in a Group Setting, Kathy Sdao, MA, The Academy for Dog Trainers, 2018
    • Preparing for Baby – Nancy Tucker, CDBC, CPDT-KA, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 2018
    2019
    • How Should I Say This – Nancy Tucker, CDBC, CPDT-KA, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
    • Train at the Next Level / Training Problems – Jean Donaldson, RQIEC, 2019
    • There’s No Place Like Home: Easing the Transition to Inside Life for Outside Dogs – Kristi Benson, CTC, The Pet Professional Guild, 2019
    • Practical Premack – Kathy Sdao, MA, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 2019
    2020
    • Dogs That Guard Their Owner – Michael Shikashio, CDBC, Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, 2020
    • French-speaking conference on animal & canine behavior – De Main De Maître, 2020
    • Functionally Analyzing Aggression – Chirag Patel, BSc (Hons), PGCert (CAB), CPBC, DipCABT, The Pet Professional Guild, 2020
    • The COVID-19 Lockdown and Your Dog: Tips to Help You Get Ahead of Separation Anxiety Issues Before They Start – Tracy Krulik, CTC, CSAT, The Pet Professional Guild, 2020
    • Stress vs Anxiety vs Stress – Dr Joël Dehasse, veterinary behaviorist, Azca, 2020
    • Geek Week For The Love of Science – The Pet Professional Guild, 2020
    2021
    • French-speaking conference on animal & canine behavior – De Main De Maître, 2020
    • Raise your separation anxiety game, The School of Canine Science, 2021
    2022
    • French-speaking conference on dog aging – Francine Morin, CDBC, RQIEC
    • Psychological Trauma and PTSD in Dogs – Dr. Franklin D. McMillan, DVM, DACVIM, DACAW, The Pet Professional Guild, 2022
    • Social Pain in Dogs – Dr. Franklin D. McMillan, DVM, DACVIM, DACAW, Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, 2022
    • Dans la tête de mon chien – Dre Marion Desmarchelier, DMV, DACM, DECZM, DACVB, PRofesseur agrégée, RQIEC, 2022
    • Anxiety disorders in dogs: Why do they happen, and how we can help? – The Academy for Dog Trainers, Jennifer Summerfield, DMV, CPDT-KA, 2022
    • CBD: Fools gold or golden opportunity? – Behaviour Vets, Dr Kathy Murphy BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS, 2022

    PRÉSENTATIONS

    ​ 2017
    • The game … … what exactly is it? – De Main De Maître, 3 hours, Montreal, QC, 2017
    2019
    • The game … … what exactly is it? – De Main De Maître, 3 hours, Trois-Rivières, QC, 2019
    • Separation anxiety, fear and stress – Jérémy Serindat Canine Educator, 3 days, Vonnas, France, 2019
    • Separation anxiety: Tools for dogs and their caretakers – La Ressource Animale, 2 days, Montreal, QC, 2019
    • Seminar: The dog’s game from A to Z! – De Main De Maître, 1h30 (race), online, 2019
    2020
    • Indispensable guide: Better understanding separation anxiety – De Main De Maître, 1h30 (course) online, 2020
    • Systematic desensitization & Case study (French conference on animal & canine behavior) – De Main De Maître, 6 hours, online, 2020
    2021
    • The importance of motor patterns in dogs – World Dog Science, 12 hours, online, 2021
    2022
    • Resource Guarding – Kindness Is Essential, Not Optional (KIENO), 30min, online, 2022
    • Anxiété de séparation, peur et stress – Jérémy Serindat Éducateur Canin, 3 jours, Vonnas, France, 2022
    • L’anxiété de séparation chez le chien – Pet Revolution, 1 hour, online, 2022
    2023
    • L’anxiété de séparation chez le chien – Pet Revolution, 1 hour, online, 2022
    2024
    • The importance of motor patterns in dogs – World Dog Science, 12 hours, online, 2021