Ann became the first Canadian CNWI in October 2011(Certified Nose Work Instructor) with the National Association of Canine Nose Work.
Ann's Cattle Dog, Keeper, has earned his NW 1, NW 2 and his NW 3-V (Vehicles Element title) and his NW 3-E (Exterior Element title) Her young dog, 'Spring' (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever), has earned her NW 1 title (Pronounced) and won High in Trial. Spring has since earned her NW 2 title on her first try before two years of age. At the first SDDA trial in BC, in October 2014, Spring earned her SD-S (SP - Silver) and won First Place Overall! At the first Vancouver Island trial, also in October, Keeper earned his SD-Advanced (SP - Silver) and won High in Trial.
Ann has also trained her dogs to success in Obedience, Agility, Rally and Conformation. With her Cattle Dog, Ann handled him to a Conformation Championship and has trained to the highest level of CKC Obedience earning an Obedience Trial Championship. In Obedience, Keeper placed first in all of Canada for Australian Cattle Dogs in 2008. In 2007 and 2006, Keeper placed third. As well, Keeper has three Rally Excellent titles from the AKC, the CKC and CARO. He has also attained his CARO Bronze Award of Merit. Keeper is also an Agility Trial Champion of Canada and has attained his Silver Award of Merit. Keeper was honoured with a Versatility Master Championship from the Australian Cattle Dog Club of Canada on September 3, 2011. To date, Keeper has achieved 4 Championships and 51 titles.
Patient and positive with handler and dog alike, Ann’s training style is to break down tasks into manageable pieces. Ann feels that this ‘scaffolding’ builds a confidence in K9s and their handlers that may be applied to every dog sport. She has a good eye for assessing where the team is and where they need to go next. Ann believes that, while each dog has different needs, all respond to positive step by step instruction.
As a life long learner, Ann maintains her professional development with regular attendance at seminars locally and throughout the USA. In Nose Work alone, she has done 31 days of Pro-d in the last 4 years.
In the community, Ann volunteers her time to train the staff and volunteers of local Animal Shelters on how to use Nose Work to benefit the shelter dogs. She also fosters shelter dogs occasionally. As well, Dogs On Source makes donations to the Delta Community Animal Shelter, the Surrey Animal Resource Centre, Surrey SPCA Education and Adoption Centre, PRDA (Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities) SAINTS (Senior Animals in Need) Little Paws Rescue and the BC/Yukon Regional Agility Championships.
Ann's Cattle Dog, Keeper, has earned his NW 1, NW 2 and his NW 3-V (Vehicles Element title) and his NW 3-E (Exterior Element title) Her young dog, 'Spring' (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever), has earned her NW 1 title (Pronounced) and won High in Trial. Spring has since earned her NW 2 title on her first try before two years of age. At the first SDDA trial in BC, in October 2014, Spring earned her SD-S (SP - Silver) and won First Place Overall! At the first Vancouver Island trial, also in October, Keeper earned his SD-Advanced (SP - Silver) and won High in Trial.
Ann has also trained her dogs to success in Obedience, Agility, Rally and Conformation. With her Cattle Dog, Ann handled him to a Conformation Championship and has trained to the highest level of CKC Obedience earning an Obedience Trial Championship. In Obedience, Keeper placed first in all of Canada for Australian Cattle Dogs in 2008. In 2007 and 2006, Keeper placed third. As well, Keeper has three Rally Excellent titles from the AKC, the CKC and CARO. He has also attained his CARO Bronze Award of Merit. Keeper is also an Agility Trial Champion of Canada and has attained his Silver Award of Merit. Keeper was honoured with a Versatility Master Championship from the Australian Cattle Dog Club of Canada on September 3, 2011. To date, Keeper has achieved 4 Championships and 51 titles.
Patient and positive with handler and dog alike, Ann’s training style is to break down tasks into manageable pieces. Ann feels that this ‘scaffolding’ builds a confidence in K9s and their handlers that may be applied to every dog sport. She has a good eye for assessing where the team is and where they need to go next. Ann believes that, while each dog has different needs, all respond to positive step by step instruction.
As a life long learner, Ann maintains her professional development with regular attendance at seminars locally and throughout the USA. In Nose Work alone, she has done 31 days of Pro-d in the last 4 years.
In the community, Ann volunteers her time to train the staff and volunteers of local Animal Shelters on how to use Nose Work to benefit the shelter dogs. She also fosters shelter dogs occasionally. As well, Dogs On Source makes donations to the Delta Community Animal Shelter, the Surrey Animal Resource Centre, Surrey SPCA Education and Adoption Centre, PRDA (Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities) SAINTS (Senior Animals in Need) Little Paws Rescue and the BC/Yukon Regional Agility Championships.
