Personalized k9 training focussed on the unique needs of each dog & handler
Dedicated to improving the relationship between canine & human using creative activities and proven training solutions.
About Vita K9
Vision
Approach
Vision
Through an environment of honesty, enjoyment and support, real life training is provided for canines and their families to:
- Make the most of the human/canine partnership.
- Educate and inspire to reach their goals.
Approach
Vision
Leaning on 10+ years of training personal dogs, we will support you and your dog to meet your training goals. With experience in human remains and sport detection, obedience, canicross as well as tracking, Cheryl has a lot to offer!
Training takes discipline and commitment - Vita K9 is ready to be your partner and watch you succeed!
Approach
Approach
Approach
Discovery ~ Understand current situation, what's working and where you'd like to focus. Let's get to know each other!
Creation ~ Design a plan to reach goals; identify time & energy available to implement solutions.
Implementation ~ Apply training techniques, utilize tools & resources to complete the plan.
Background
Living in rural Ontario, my life has always included dogs. Growing up, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards and German Shepherds were family pets and as an adult, I've owned a Siberian Husky, Rottweiler, and German Shepherds.
Professionally, I've had the pleasure of working in leadership roles with several, reputable Canadian charitable organizations and in 2022, I was restructured out of my role. While I took some time to recharge, I thought about what I really wanted to do. Dogs were a common thread weaving though the chapters of my life and while fulfilling my professional responsibilities, working with my dogs was a critical outlet of enjoyment and pride.
In 2012, a Belgian Malinois named Red joined our pack and with him, I started a journey that expanded my world of training and education. Working with various, professional trainers we broadened our knowledge about obedience, detection, tracking and the value of having a solid relationship. Wanting to act on my interest of Search and Rescue, we added another male Malinois in 2016. Working both dogs, I continued training in live find/tracking and human remains detection (HRD) for a few years and in 2022, a female Malinois joined us and her focus has been HRD.
In addition, I'm an active member of the Canadian canicross community and have been running with my dogs for over 10 years. This activity keeps us physically active and is a great outlet to develop our relationship.
A New Adventure Begins!
Combining my professional skills of strategic thinking, collaboration and leadership with my experience in dog handling and training, in 2023 I created Vita K9. My focus is providing handlers solutions to living a great life with their dog. Learning basic obedience creates an environment of balance and enjoyment for dog, handler and their family and detection activities expand knowledge and solidify the bond with your dog.
I am small, boutique-like training company which allows me to focus on the unique needs of each dog and handler.