Bio

  • Shelagh Begg

    is a graduate pet dog trainer and behaviour consultant, having received her certification through the International Academy of Canine Trainers.

    She is a member of the CAPPDT, APDT, as well as President & Co-Director of HugABull Advocacy and Rescue Society, www.hugabull.com.

    Having been involved in the canine community since 2004, Shelagh has become passionate about her ability to not only teach canines, but their companions as well. Having spent over 20 professional years in customer service, Shelagh has a unique ability to connect with owners to help instill the confidence they need to have a well trained pet. Her volunteer hours of instructing HugABull’s Pit Ed classes have garnered successful results with handlers and their reactive dogs. Shelagh has attended seminars of well known trainers such as Dr. Ian Dunbar, Terry Ryan, Jean Donaldson, Patricia McConnell, Gail Fisher, Ali Brown, Brenda Aloff, Karen Pryor and continues her education at every opportunity.