Heather Patz
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
& Small Animal Massage Practitioner
Dogs: Jetta, Stella, Rogue & Viggo
Heather's passion for dogs has inspired a career working with dogs that is based on a natural ability to understand and work with animals, a diverse background of experience and a foundation of formal education in many facets of the dog industry.
Heather has been actively working in the dog industry for 12 years. In those years, she has had the privilege to learn from different animal professionals, with diverse experience in the field as follows:
- Professional pet groomer (dogs and cats at busy professional grooming salon), 1999-200
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT, PPSEC certified school, Ben Kersen, graduated top of her class), 2005
- Veterinary technician/assistant (in clinic trained for performing medical procedures and assisting surgeries specializing
in x-ray and restraint of aggressive animals), 2005-2008
- City of Coquitlam Bylaw and Animal Control Kennel Attendant, 2006-2009
- City of Coquitlam Dog Trainer (teaches all City of Coquitlam sponsored obedience classes), 2006-present
- City of Coquitlam Shelter dog behaviour consultant (creates and facilitates training programs for difficult dogs), 2009-present
- City of Coquitlam Shelter Volunteer Educator (seminars and individual training on volunteer safety, dog handling and training skills), 2009-present
- Animal Massage Practitioner (SAMP designation through Northwest School of Animal Massage), 2009-present
- Good Dog Training (Owner - group and private training, all obedience levels and behaviour modification), 2005-2009
- Good Dog Inc. (Owner - Good Dog Ranch & Spa daycare, boarding, training of all levels and types), 2009-present
Heather personally owns three terrier mixes that have individually been rescued as adults. Through her own pack of adopted dogs, she has proven that no matter what background a dog has had, you can bring each individual dog to their full potential with consistent leadership and good training.
Heather's diverse background is the driving force behind the unique, customized way that she approaches all of the dogs that she trains, and the dogs she cares for at the Good Dog Ranch & Spa.
With a strong understanding that every dog/human team is unique, she strives to help bring back the fun in that relationship at the same time establishing a healthy working bond based on mutual respect.
