Ventura Pet Wellness and Dog Training Center
Shannon Coyner Wellness Coach, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Registered Veterinary Technician
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Shannon Coyner Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Registered Veterinary Technician and Wellness Coach, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner
Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 18 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as an handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician (registered as Riley-Coyner lic. # 5452), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Shannon's training philosophy revolves around positive reinforcement, however, her ultimate goal is for healthy happy relationship between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment and training all play a significant role in achieving this goal.
Shannon spent many years as the head trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection. She currently volunteers with Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue and trains with Forever Friends Golden Retriever Rescue.
Shannon can provide assistance with training, weight management, exercise and other behavior modifications for your dog or other pets. (see services and prices for details). Currently, Shannon is teaching multiple classes through parks and recreation; Ventura College Community Education and Private Classes. Including Canine Agility, Introduction to Veterinary Assisting, How to Become a Dog Trainer and Building a Pet Sitting Business.
see upcoming classes/events for details on classes for:
Agility
Pet First Aid
Obedience and Puppy classes
Veterinary assisting
(805) 647-8157
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