Shelby Hellam KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA

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Shelby has been working in the pet industry for over 10 years. She first started working with animals when she was 14 years old by helping with horses on a farm in Courtice, Ontario. She then continued her passion at a pet store in Lindsay, Ontario. 

After college Shelby moved to Calgary, Alberta where she began working for the largest pet store in North America (Pisces Pet Emporium). She had the opportunity to work alongside species of all kinds including reptiles, dogs, and monkeys!

Shelby adopted her dog Hank and seeked to enroll him in puppy classes at Sit! Happens. She then volunteered at the doggy daycare/training facility to learn more about positive reinforcement dog training. 

She loved working with the dogs and became a dog trainer at Sit! Happens, she also began teaching training classes at the Calgary humane society for rescue dogs going to their new furever homes.

Shelby and her dog Arrow completed Karen Pryor Academy dog trainer professional program to further their learning in the field

She then briefly worked at a training facility in Bowmanville, Ontario when she moved back home to Ontario. After having her second child she decided to start her own business. Shelby now offers in-home training sessions 3 to 4 days a week and is continuing her education through online courses.