Hey, Im Jewel! Most of my life revolves around dogs. I can often be found petting them, walking them, training them and talking to them. I currently have 2 dogs; a yellow lab named Zoro and a golden retriever; Keeper. I am a positive reinforcement dog trainer as well as Dogsafe Certified (canine first aid). Almost every job i’ve had has been about dogs. Ive worked at a busy dog kennel, 2 different pet stores, dog walked/overnight sat, and pack-hiked up to 14 dogs at a time. I have also raised 5 puppies for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. This entails attending classes, teaching them basic skills and familiarizing them with the world. I then worked for the foundation where I taught the classes and assisted fosters with the training of the puppies. Each job, course & volunteer experience has taught me so much about dogs. I strongly believe in forming an equal relationship with these furry friends, using only positive reinforcement & force free methods. I have had to trust strangers with my dog so I understand how scary it can be. I always encourage a meet & greet with you and your dog, so we can make sure its a good fit and you can tell me all about their likes, dislikes, routine and behaviour! I currently offer boarding in my home! As well as both virtual and in person dog training. (see my website for more info: www. befriendyourdog. com) When boarding & walking your dog, I focus on enriching their experience.. with lots of sniffing, exploring, and taking in all the sights and sounds of the world. I often get "whos walking who?!" when I walk my dogs, and I happily say the dog is walking me. Because this time IS about them, and FOR them. I look forward to meeting you and your dog!