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.

Helping families build stronger relationships with their dogs through trust, clarity, and kind communication.

2026 professional development commitments

  • 2026 Canine Advocacy Networking Innovation & Science Conference - Schaumburg, Illinois
  • 2026 Clicker Expo - Westchester County, New York
  • 2026 MET (Modern Ethical Training) Conference
  • 2026 Business & Behaviour Summit
  • 2026 IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals) Conference - Newport Beach, California
  • 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

AND MORE!
My commitment to continuous learning and evolution is unmatched!