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Amber's Profile and Professional Experience
Professional certified dog trainer and behaviour specialist, presenter and education with extensive experience in canine handling, training and behaviour modification.
Certified Dog Trainer and Behaviour Specialist
Amber Cottle Canine Training Center - April 2003- present
Academy Training Instructor
International Academy of Canine Training - December 2004 - present
Founder and Owner Fido Freedom Mobile Dog Adventures
June 2007 - April 2014
Executive Director Delta Humane Society
August 2004- October 2006
Education
Level 1 and 2 Professional Dog Training Certification Course,2003-2005
Northwest Canine Training Academy
North Vancouver, BC
Level 3 Professional Dog Trainer Certification Course, 2005
Brunton Canine Training Services
Ottawa, Ont
Canine Behaviour Problems, 2004
The Dog and Its Mind, 2006
Today's Dog as a Member of Human Society, 2007
Professional Animal Behaviour Associates
University of Guelph, Ont
Canine Aggression, Causes and Management, 2007
Patricia McConnell, Phd
Richmond, BC
2 Day Symposium, 2009, 2010
Professional Animal Behaviour Associates
University of Guelph, Ont
Media and Presentations
Adopt-A-Pet Delta Cable Channel 4, Training segments for DCAS cable program
Canine Safe Handling and Bite Prevention Training - DCAS Shelter Staff, Delta Bylaw Officers, Beach Grove Elementary School, Devon Gardens Elementary School
Reading Dog Body Language for Aggression Training - DCAS Shelter Staff, Pet Project Foundation,Dana Point CA, Rancho Coast Humane Society, Encinitas CA, Hassayampa Canine Resort and Spa, Prescott, AZ
Dog Park Safety Seminars - The Dog Ranch Daycare, Laguna Beach, CA, Canine Behaviour Training Center, Delta, BC,
Common Behaviour Problems Seminar - Canine Behaviour Training Center, Delta, BC, Hassayampa Canine Resort and Spa, Prescott, AZ
Volunteer Experience
Canine Temperament Assessments and Rehabilitation
Delta Community Animal Shelter
January 2007 - present
Director of Canine Rehabilitation and Training
Delta Humane Society Board of Directors August 2004 - October 2006
Regional Director, Dog Trainer
BCSPCA Delta and Richmond, BC
January 2004- June 2004
Community Advisory Committee, Dog Trainer
BCSPCA
June 2003 - January 2004