educated, experienced, empathetic
- CHRIS EDGE -
former police officer, officer safety & firearms instructor, incident commander
certified force free dog trainer (KP-DTP)
Master course in aggression
service dog coach (public access training & service behaviours)
extensive training in animal behaviour, physiology & wellness
and much more!
Helping families build stronger relationships with their dogs through trust, clarity, and kind communication.
2025 professional development commitments
2025 Aggression in Dogs Conference
2025 Association of Professional Dog Trainers Conference
2026 Canine Advocacy Networking Innovation & Science Conference
2026 Clicker Expo
plus multiple ongoing courses and certifications
Educational Highlights & Experience:
Karen Pryor Dog Training Professional - Karen Pryor Academy
Dog Behaviour and Training Methodology Program - Edmonton Humane Society
H.I.T.S. Police and Military K9 Trainers Conference - Chicago, IL
Clicker Expo - Seattle, WA
Service Dog Coach - Cooperative Paws USA
Canine Aggression and Bite Prevention Summit - Portland, OR - Pet Professional Guild
Aggression in Dogs Master Course- Michael Shikashio
Behaviour Adjustment Training 2.0 for Aggression, Fear, and Anxiety in Dogs - Grisha Stewart
PTSD Service Dog Task Training - Cooperative Paws USA
Specialty Retrieve for Service Dogs - Cooperative Paws USA
Living and Learning with Animals - Dr. Susan Friedman
Canine Reactive Behaviour Advanced Certificate - Canine Principles UK
Canine Anatomy & Physiology Certificate - Canine Principles UK
Canine Anxiety Certificate - Canine Principles UK
Canine Nutrition & Health Certificate - Canine Principles UK
Canine First Aid and CPR - Walks n' Wags K9 First Aid
Rescue Dog Advanced Certificate - Canine Principles UK
Better Veterinary Visits - Karen Pryor Academy
Veterinary Continuing Education Platform - Vetfolio
Senior Dog Care Course - Canine Principles UK
Karen Pryor Puppy Start Right Instructor - Karen Pryor Academy
Canine Communication and Social Behaviour - Doggone Safe
Fenzi Dog Academy Conference - Fenzi Dog Academy
Mission Ready K9 Fitness - Northeast K9 Conditioning
Empowered Puppy Raising - Grisha Stewart
Canine Pharmacology Advanced Certificate - Canine Principles UK
Dog Training Foundations - Karen Pryor Academy
Dog Bite Safety Educator - Doggone Safe
Dog Wellness Seminar - Turid Rugaas
Association of Professional Dog Trainers Conference - APDT
Canine Freestyle - Karen Pryor Academy
Dog Sports Essentials - Karen Pryor Academy
PTSD Service Dog Task Training - Cooperative Paws Service Dog Training
Reacting to Dog Reactivity: Practical Assessments and Interventions - Chirag Patel
