About

Kirsten Rose, CBCC- KA, CPDT-KSA, KPA-CTP

Kirsten is a Certified Behaviour Consultant – Canine and Certified Professional Dog Trainer specializing in puppy training, family-related dog training services, and aggression cases. She went through the challenging internship program at Calgary Humane Society, where she continues to teach classes and help adopters train their dogs.  She also a graduate of prestigious Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behaviour and a KPA Certified Training Partner . Kirsten continues to regularly attends workshops with the best instructors in the dog training industry to stay at the forefront of canine behavioral science and training technique.

When she isn’t busy running her own business, Kirsten volunteers her time at Misty Creek Rescue, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew, Pawsitive Match and Oops A Dazy Rescue, where she carries out behavior assessments and works to help the animals find and keep their forever homes.

Training Philosophy

Kirsten uses positive reinforcement training techniques based on the latest canine behavioral science. This humane training method involves using things that naturally motivate dogs (food, play, praise, attention, etc.) to reward behavior we like—and instead of punishing unwanted behavior, we teach the animal what behaviours will be reinforced.

Positive reinforcement training produces attentive, well-behaved dogs that love to learn. To find out more, read this position statement (PDF 2.7MB) from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior on the use of punishment in training.

Credentials

  • Calgary Humane Society Internship
  • Certified Behaviour Consultant – Canine
  • Graduate and Certified Training Partner – Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behaviour
  • Certified Professional Dog Trainer
  • Behavior workshops with Karen Pryor, Steve White, Nicole Wilde, Ali Brown, Sarah Kalnejs, Pamela Dennison, and many more.
  • Presenter for Dogs & Storks
  • Presenter for DogGoneSafe
  • Animal First Aid certified

Memberships

  • Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
  • Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT)
  • The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
  • Association of Animal Behaviour Professionals (AABP)
  • International Positive Dog Training Association
  • Calgary Humane Society
  • Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Contact Kirsten at 403-816-5629 or krose@shaw.ca