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Our Story
Shannon Noonan, CPDT-KA
Pictured here with my "spotted" friend, Elroy who ignited my passion for dog training, obedience, agility, and who is my right hand man in teaching other humans and dogs!
A few of Elroy's achievements
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Advanced Obedience skills and class demo dog
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Rally Novice title (RN)
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Expert Trick Dog title (ETD)
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Therapy Dog (TD)
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Canine Good Neighbour (CGN)
Certification
The CCPDT is the leading independent certifying organization for the dog training profession. The CCPDT is the leader in the development of rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science-based dog training practices. Certificants must engage in on-going continuing education to maintain the credential.
Legacy
Shannon began working with dogs as a “foster mom” with Ottawa Dog Rescue, where she adopted her first dog, Blue, a Great-Dane/Pointer mix with whom she began her journey of more formalized dog training. It was Blue who deepened Shannon’s understanding of the animal-human bond. Together Blue and Shannon founded the first official Carleton Therapy Dog program, which became a beloved gem and remains on campus today.
Additional qualifications that guide our practice
Here for You
Spot On Dog Training remains on the cutting edge of animal behaviour. Offering only the most effective, science-based training methodologies. Providing a range of both private training and behavioural consultations to meet your needs, Shannon is equipped to help you achieve your goals and help you improve your relationship with your dog. From impulse control and obedience to complex commands and tricks—no pet is untrainable.
Think you'd like to be a Dog Trainer? Check out QC Pet Studies where Shannon is a tutor.
Trainer Qualifications:
CPDT-KA
IDTP
KPA-CTP (c)
Family Dog Mediator (FDM)
Fear Free Professional (FFCP)
Pet First Aid certified
CDTI
Aggression in Dogs Master Course Grad
Therapy Dog Evaluator
USASK Connecting Veteran Wellness Service Dog certification
Past Therapy Dog handler for St. John Ambulance and Ottawa Therapy Dogs
Past Vice-Chair Ottawa Therapy Dogs
Founder/Creator, Carleton University Therapy Dogs
Mental Health background:
B.Sc. Psychology
Certificate in Community Mental Health
Living Works:
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SafeTALK Instructor
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ASIST Certified
Mental Health Commission of Canada:
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The Working Mind Facilitator
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Mental Health First Aid
Certified Excellence Professional (CEP)
Motivational Interviewing (Canadian Mental Health Association)
Fierce Conversations
Violence and Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA)
Music Care Certificate