Valerie is a multi-certified professional dog trainer, behaviour consultant and owner of Dog Partners dog training in North Vancouver and Fernie, BC.  She has been working with people and their dogs for 30 years. 

She holds the following professional certifications:

• Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner
• Certified Family Dog Mediator
• Fear Free Certified Trainer, Elite Status
• Predation Substitute Training, Certified Instructor
• BC SPCA AnimalKind Accreditation
  

Valerie is committed to helping her clients find behaviour solutions that work using current, force-free training methods that are effective and fun. She specializes in puppies and adolescent dogs, as well as all levels of behaviour modification from mild to severe. 

Valerie is passionate about learning and finding new opportunities for furthering her education and knowledge. She believes there is always more to learn, and knowledge should be ever evolving.

Valerie writes training articles for the Fernie Fix Magazine and was the Dog Training contributor for Pet Connection Magazine from 2010 to 2022. She is a Professional Member of the Pet Professional Guild, a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a supporting Member of the IAABC and is Vice President (and past Secretary) of PACTA BC (Professional Animal Care and Training Association of BC).  

Valerie is regularly consulted and referred to by the media, industry professionals, veterinarians and a broad network of clients.