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DogSmart Training
100 - 8206 Ontario Street
Vancouver, BC. V5X 3E3
Phone: 604-267-9500

Mon-Thurs 11:00am~9:00pm
Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am~4:00pm
Sunday By Appointment
Holidays Closed

Delores Wall, CPDT-KA Behaviour Specialist and Certified Trainer

Dee teaches Puppy SmartStart and Beginner Programs

Dee is an experienced trainer with more than 20 years experience. A strong proponant of non-abusive training Dee belives in teaching puppies and adult dogs through positive reinforcement methodology.  Positive methods create a stronger bond, greater respect and reliability - plus it's a far more enjoyable way to learn. Dee believes that getting an early start with your puppies education "is extremely important for puppy and the whole family... but that isn't to say that older dogs can't learn tricks too!"

Over the years, Dee has spent her time in personal consultations with owners and their dogs, assisting in making positive solutions to problems.  At present she is spending more time teaching in the classroom.

Dee and her husband PJ have a wonderful little rescue mix named Tuki.

Educational Background

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) - 2003,  Renewed 2009

Dr. Ian Dunbar - Vancouver, BC, 2008

  • Dog Aggression: Biting and Fighting
  • Training Adult Dogs
  • Puppy Classes & Games

Patricia McConnell - Vancouver, BC, 2007 

  • For the Love of A Dog: The Biology of Emotion in People and Dogs     
  • Dog-Dog Aggression: Treating Aggression Between Unfamiliar Dogs

Pat Miller  - 2006 

  • Body Talk, Clicker, Bite Me & Behaviour Problems                 

Dr. Roger Abrantes - Vancouver, BC, 2005

  • The Evolution of Canine Social Behaviour: Dog Language
  • The Brave New World of Dog Trainin: Canine Behaviour Problems
Dr. Ian Dunbar  - Vancouver, BC,  2005
  • Instructors Workshop

Turid Rugaas of Norway - Richmond, BC, 2002

  • Calming Signals

Associtation of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) - 1996, 1999, 2004 

Professional Animal Behaviour Association, University Of Guelph  - 1993, 1994, 2001 

  • Advanced Canine Aggression Seminar - 2001
  • Behavioural Problems in Dogs - 1994
  • How Dogs Learn - 1993
Notables

Training Advice Column for Modern Dog Magazine from 2008
Tracking - 30 hours completed - Human/Dog Leadership Inc.
Past Regional Director of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (BC & Yukon)
Volunteered training services to the SPCA for 8 years