Meet Our Instructors

Carrie Frobisher

Behavior Programs Coordinator at the Winnipeg Humane Society
Therapy dogs working in schools
Training dogs for past 15 yrs. with conformation showing, obedience, rally obedience, search and rescue, therapy dogs, agility, service dogs
Trained my own dogs for Canadian champion titles, Rally Obedience titles, certified therapy dogs, Canine Good Neighbor titles
Handler for Potomac, biggest Labrador retriever dog show in the world in Frederick, Maryland, USA
Trained first official therapy dog at Health Science Centre Psych health in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Completed Fear Free Shelter Program – Core
Completed Fear Free Shelter Intake and Admission
Completed Fear Free Housing And Environment
Member of The Pet Professional Guild, The Association for Force-Free Pet Professionals (No Pain, No Force, No Fear)
Certificate of attendance for the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance webinar: ASPCA Apro Gentle Animal Handling Techniques for Cats
Certified in Pet First Aid

Behaviour Programs Coordinator at the Winnipeg Humane Society
Completed Fear Free Shelter Program
Currently working on Bite Educator Certification and CPDT-KA certification
Over 8 years experience working with wildlife, including training wildlife ambassadors for presentations
Experienced in raising and training horses
Passionate about improving the human-dog relationship, meeting your dog’s needs through fun activities, and cooperative care

Behaviour Programs Coordinator at the Winnipeg Humane Society
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CTDI-KA)
Certified Tricks Dog Instructor (CTDI)
Certified in Pet First aid
Training Dogs for 10+ years
I enjoy teaching a variety of sports to my dogs such as Agility, Tricks, Disc, Flyball and Skijoring.
Experienced in dog playgroup management including puppies, adult dogs, and behavioural dog introductions.
I believe in a positive, respectful approach when it comes to training a dog. You and your dog are a team and working with them in a positive way builds a solid human-dog relationship.

Director of Behaviour Department at The Winnipeg Humane Society
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
Certified Fear-Free Trainer
NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour
Susan Friedman LLA course professional
Member of Pet Professional Guild, an association promoting “No Pain, No Force, No Fear” in dog training
Has been a class instructor for 16+ years
Trained own dogs to participate in various dog activities: canicross, kicksledding, and pet therapy programs