Shannon McDaniel
Certified PCT-A & ABC Dog Trainer

 

 My passion for learning all dog things continues to grow as my knowledge grows for dog training. Starting my journey with dog training, I volunteered to assist dog trainers in the Victoria, BC area with different philosophies. Between my experiences and knowledge in early childhood education, I found the philosophy I truly feel strong about and have become passionate with. A fear free approach to teaching dogs in a way that wants them to continue working with their handlers without fear, intimidation and pain. The way to build a strong bond and partnership between dog and handler.

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​I have owned two Mexican rescue dogs and fostered many different dogs through rescue organizations, along with being on the director team for a rescue organization here in Victoria.

My current dog Cricket is who brought me  into the dog sports world with her enthusiasm to  learn anything I put in front of her.

Cricket and I participate in Disc, Agility, beginner Nosework and of course are always working on new tricks. She has her Novice and Intermediate trick certificates as well as a certificate for her Herding Instincts Test. Cricket is a sensitive dog who has shown this side more after she out grew her adolescent stage in life. She has shown me how important and how successful you can be when you give a bit of patience and break things up into smaller steps. She still has her  firecracker side to her and loves any new sport I throw her way. We both like to stay busy and continue to learning together.