About Okanagan Heavenly Dog


Ashley is a certified dog trainer who is passionate about how positive reinforcement changes dog/human relationships for the better. She uses behaviour modification techniques based on science to teach dogs and their humans. She is super enthusiastic about clicker training and shares positive reinforcement teaching with every client she meets.

She wants to spread the positivity all over the South Okanagan; areas including Keremeos, Okanagan Falls, Naramata, Sumerland, Penticton and Oliver. 

Ashley actively continues her education in behaviour and learning theory. Here are some of the courses she completed and seminars she's attended:

Current Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers

Puppy Start Right for Instructors
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CPDT-KA Certified

Handling Problem Behaviour & Mistakes: Humans and Animals

Behaviour Adjustment Training (BAT) Weekend Seminar- Grisha Stewart
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Animal Training For Professionals: Across Species ​​

Clicker Expo 2018​
  • On Guard: Modifying Resource Guarding- Lindsey Wood Brown
  • Right On Source: Clicker Training And Nosework- Sarah Owings
  • Gamify Your Dog Training Classes- Terry Ryan
  • What A Cue Can Do: Developing Cuing Skills- Kathy Sdao
  • Orient Express: How To Get Your Training Sessions On The Fast Track- Hannah Brannigan
  • Turn Me On (Or Not): Inspiring Others To Choose R+ Training- Michelle Pouliot
  • Teaching An Animal To Say "No"- Ken Ramirez
  • Drama At The Door- Emma Parsons
  • Streetwise:Polite Greetings On The Street- Emma Parsons
  • Behind The Scenes Of A Successful Group Class- Laurie Luck
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Clicker Expo 2017
  • The Anatomy Of An Aggressive Dog Training Plan-Emma Parsons
  • At Long Last! Training Longer Duration Behaviors- Emma Parsons
  • Building Behaviour: Shape The Future- Laura VanArendonk Baugh
  • What A Pithy: Making Classes Memorable- Kathy Sdao
  • Control Is An Illusion: Stimulus Control Without Frustration- Sarah Owings
  • Animals In Control: The Choice Is Theirs- Eva Bertilisson, Emelie Johnson Vegh, Peggy Hogan
  • Inside Out: How Understanding Emotions Makes For Complete Training- Sarah Owings
  • When Good Training Goes Bad: Troubleshooting Your Training Sessions- Lori Chamberland

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Ashley's phone number:
​(250) 818-5171
Ashley's email:
​[email protected]