Quincy is my S.P.C.A. girl, she's been with me since she was a small pup 12 years ago. Her origins are unknown but needless to say she's a N.S. Duck Toller. Pure? Who knows? And I can't say I really care. It's cool that she has East Coast history, as I hail from Cape Breton myself, she is what she is and I love her.
Quincy is still learning about being a demo dog in the classroom, she's already a trained Agility Dog in the Advanced level. We enjoy the outdoors a lot, any season, with the beach and anyplace with snow being favourites.
Myself, my full time career is as a paramedic with the B.C.Ambulance Service. I've been a paramedic over 23 years now and I love it. The many super people that I meet every day and the unlimited challenges make it a very rewarding career. In past years I was involved with B.C's Provincial Emergency Program in the capacity of an active member and instructor with both Search and Rescue and the Emergency Social Services program. Reaching further back in time I was involved with the Royal Canadian Army Cadets for many years, following my own cadet years with 10 years as an officer in the Cadet Instructor's Cadre.
As I mentioned, I'm a Cape Breton girl. I grew up in a small community in a big family where we always had a dog. When not in school our dog was always running around with us, Skipper and Sam having most impact. It doesn't feel right not having a dog in the family.
I moved to B.C. in 1994 with a Degree in Psychology.I worked in Family and Youth counselling as well as a paramedic in a few small towns further North (Burns Lake, Clearwater & William's Lake) before moving to the lower mainland in 2003. My last dog Grizzly came to me from Turtle Gardens up on Lake Babine, I consider him my "heart dog". I now have Quincy, totally different, she is still amazing in her own way.
Summing it all up, I enjoy people, love dogs, enjoy teaching, love working in emergency services, and I take the safety and well being of dogs and people alike very seriously. Starting K9ABCs, teaching Dogsafe and presenting for Doggone Safe simply feels like natural evolution for me.
I have been present at the Petlovers Show in Abbotsford BC each winter at my own booth but also on the seminar stage. I truly enjoy meeting other dog owners here and sharing ideas.
I've moved from Surrey out to Chilliwack to be closer to the adventures I enjoy so hopefully I'll see you out there on the trails or on the water.
And Skye. Skye is the newest member of our family, coming to us via the Surrey Animal Resource Centre in February. Skye is now 3 and totally full of beans. Being a Catahoula Leopard Hound on it's own indicates that she will no doubt give me good reason to have training in canine first aid but the added bonus of her being deaf from birth, well she's bound to keep me fuelled with stories to share with you. This past year Skye and I started training in nose works and let me tell you, her nose works non stop. She rocks at tracking also.
I hope you check out DOGSAFE, Michelle Sevigny the creator and head instructor, has done a great job with this program. Keeping standards high and up to date has been in the forefront for her and it shows.
Once again, welcome to K9ABCs. I hope you find some useful ideas to keep your canine friends safe and happy.
Laurie McPhee, BACS
K9ABCs
Primary Care Paramedic (BCAS)
Authorized Instructor of Dogsafe
Doggone Safe Member and Presenter
APDT, AAC
Quincy is still learning about being a demo dog in the classroom, she's already a trained Agility Dog in the Advanced level. We enjoy the outdoors a lot, any season, with the beach and anyplace with snow being favourites.
Myself, my full time career is as a paramedic with the B.C.Ambulance Service. I've been a paramedic over 23 years now and I love it. The many super people that I meet every day and the unlimited challenges make it a very rewarding career. In past years I was involved with B.C's Provincial Emergency Program in the capacity of an active member and instructor with both Search and Rescue and the Emergency Social Services program. Reaching further back in time I was involved with the Royal Canadian Army Cadets for many years, following my own cadet years with 10 years as an officer in the Cadet Instructor's Cadre.
As I mentioned, I'm a Cape Breton girl. I grew up in a small community in a big family where we always had a dog. When not in school our dog was always running around with us, Skipper and Sam having most impact. It doesn't feel right not having a dog in the family.
I moved to B.C. in 1994 with a Degree in Psychology.I worked in Family and Youth counselling as well as a paramedic in a few small towns further North (Burns Lake, Clearwater & William's Lake) before moving to the lower mainland in 2003. My last dog Grizzly came to me from Turtle Gardens up on Lake Babine, I consider him my "heart dog". I now have Quincy, totally different, she is still amazing in her own way.
Summing it all up, I enjoy people, love dogs, enjoy teaching, love working in emergency services, and I take the safety and well being of dogs and people alike very seriously. Starting K9ABCs, teaching Dogsafe and presenting for Doggone Safe simply feels like natural evolution for me.
I have been present at the Petlovers Show in Abbotsford BC each winter at my own booth but also on the seminar stage. I truly enjoy meeting other dog owners here and sharing ideas.
I've moved from Surrey out to Chilliwack to be closer to the adventures I enjoy so hopefully I'll see you out there on the trails or on the water.
And Skye. Skye is the newest member of our family, coming to us via the Surrey Animal Resource Centre in February. Skye is now 3 and totally full of beans. Being a Catahoula Leopard Hound on it's own indicates that she will no doubt give me good reason to have training in canine first aid but the added bonus of her being deaf from birth, well she's bound to keep me fuelled with stories to share with you. This past year Skye and I started training in nose works and let me tell you, her nose works non stop. She rocks at tracking also.
I hope you check out DOGSAFE, Michelle Sevigny the creator and head instructor, has done a great job with this program. Keeping standards high and up to date has been in the forefront for her and it shows.
Once again, welcome to K9ABCs. I hope you find some useful ideas to keep your canine friends safe and happy.
Laurie McPhee, BACS
K9ABCs
Primary Care Paramedic (BCAS)
Authorized Instructor of Dogsafe
Doggone Safe Member and Presenter
APDT, AAC
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