Antler Creek K9
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| We believe in the humane treatment of our K9 companions, not humanizing the noble, bone-chewing, stick-chasing, people-rescuing, life-enriching and endlessly loyal creatures that we simply call DOG. |
| We believe in training methods that encourage learning and mutual trust. K9 learning should never be painful or scary to either K9 or human. |
| We believe in responsible K9 ownership: Humans need to teach our K9 companions life skills so they are welcomed into the human world, wherever that trail may lead them. |
| "In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog." Edward Hoagland |
| The Antler Creek K9 Pack |
| Antler Creek K9 is owned and managed by Certified Master Dog Trainer Juli Wilson. As a youngster, Juli was raised around the working dogs of the Vancouver City Police Department. Her parents helped raise and train the dogs, then worked with the handlers to ensure great K9 teams for the department. Her expertise in the area of training people came quickly as she coached swimming, taught life guarding skills, trained people to drive motorcoaches, eventually spending seven years in Alaska as a Safety and Training Manager for a large tour company. While in Alaska she began volunteering with the local Search and Rescue team, eventually training her own dog Loki, who became certified in tracking, article searching and cadaver scent work. Putting her experiences and knowledge to the test, she attended Canada West Canine Center in Salmon Arm British Columbia, where she studied and became a Certified Master Dog Trainer. Juli now resides in Manitoba with her husband Chad, and two K9's; their Search dog Loki, and their adopted addition Max. This is Juli's full time profession, and in addition to helping others with their K9 companions, Juli and Chad foster puppies for the Humane society, and raise and train choice puppies for exacting clients. Recent Workshops/Seminars Attended In October of 2006, Juli attended a four day workshop with Dr. Ian Dunbar in Orlando Florida. A leader in the pet dog training field. May of 2007 found Juli at the Annual Conference of the CAPDT in Saskatoon. Lecturers included Dr. Stanley Coren, Dr Ian Dunbar and Joan Orr among others. Fall 2008 Juli visits Boston and attends a three day seminar with John Rogerson on puppy raising and canine aggression. Juli finishes the year with Brenda Aloff in a two day getting connected and canine aggression workshop. A six day workshop in July 2009 with the fabulous folks at the Ice Farm in Vernon, BC starts Juli on her education into the Tellington Touch method of working with animals. A whole new aspect that adds another layer to Juli's depth as a dog trainer. October 2009 - We added another K9 member to the pack - Avatar Von Grunberg. We raised and trained Avatar and in January 2011 he was placed as an assistance dog. Visit our blog to read all about the adventure. January 2011 - Juli's Search and Rescue partner Loki succumbs to cancer. Loki was the dog who inspired Juli to take on the Dog Training field full time, and his teachings continue to help her bridge that K9-human communication gap every day. July 2011 - Tellington Ttouch training continues. A six day Ttouch For Your Dog in Santa Fe, NM with founder Linda Tellington-Jones. Truly inspirational. August 2011 - It's a girl! We take in a temporary pack member Chipsy, a 3 year old sweet girl from Grunberg Shepherds. She will stay with us for a fall tune up of training and working out as she seeks a new trail of her own. You can follow her adventures on our blog. |
Potential Unleashed
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