ABOUT ME

My name is Jamie Engerdahl!

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My husband of 30 years and I are currently in the process of moving to Moose Jaw mid July; with our senior cats, Boots and Hope who we foster failed back in 2013 from the NB Oromocto SPCA.  

In December 2025, we adopted Rollo, a 3yr old Chihuahua mix from BC who was rescued from the streets of South Korea. 

It has been great getting to know him and showing him that a domestic life is far better than surviving on the streets. ​

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We have two adult children and three grandchildren. 

Molly, featured on the Home Page, was my working dog for almost 9 years. She suddenly passed Sept 2023, a loss that still hurts very much. She was my best friend and loved life so much. I miss our days together helping others. 

Mya, also featured on the Home Page, passed in August 2025 ended our era of 23 years with the same four dogs; who made up our two trios. Her passing added a grief like no other.

Our first two dogs; Yoda (XL) and Jack (L) passed in 2013 and 2019; and will forever live in our hearts filled with the best memories. 

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I am a Certified Professional Animal Care Provider (CPACP), Certified Pet Tech CPR & First Aid Instructor, Certified and Licensed Wag it Games Instructor & Judge, Certified Fear Free Professional, and CKC CGN Judge.

I volunteer for PACCC's (Professional Animal Care Certification Council) online study group helping new professionals prepare for their PACCC exam.

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Most importantly, as a Pet Professional, I LOVE helping spread the message of the importance of Board Certification (Third Party) and advocating that Pet Care Professionals put the animals welfare and care always above profit. 

In addition, I am an active and in good standing as an IBPSA Member, IAABC Member, CKC Member and Fear Free Member.  

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I love helping people build strong human - canine bonds through play, structure, trust and confidence. 

Behaviour change happens when a dog's emotional state is stable, consistently. ​

Start with honouring their emotions, their individual needs and the rest falls into place. 

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Training has changed so much in the last thirty years, and I am beyond proud to continue educating pet parents all over the world on the importance of building relationships and seeing the animal as they are for so long.

Even after so many years in the industry, continued education is extremely important to me - as it should be for you too!!