About Gaby Dufresne-Cyr
I founded of the Dogue Shop and more recently Dogue Shop Publishing in Montreal, Quebec. I have been involved with dogs since childhood, and got my first paid dog training client at the age of sixteen. From there, my path took me in a very different direction. I studied the arts and worked on movies, television, ads, and museum building and painting sets. I became a full-time dog trainer in the 1990s and now devotes time to teaching newer generations the science behind dog training.
About GABY'S Dog TRAINING APPROACH
My dog training approach is simple, I based it on science, which allows me to train dogs and animals of all species because learning theories and training techniques are the same no matter which creature I work with. As a professional, the challenge for me is getting to know each individual animal I work with to apply the proper learning theory, training technique, and behaviour modification protocol. I then establish a training plan and set the animal up for success.
I love to teach and train dogs and wolves, but my reinforcement comes in two waves. First, seeing an animal understand and display the behaviours that I set out to modify increases my dopamine. Secondly, there is nothing more satisfying than watching a person realize, in real time, that the dog or wolf is succeeding.
Finally, I focus on the social cognitive learning theory to train dogs, zebras, rats, or giraffes. I am constantly studying (I am still in university, studying for my second degree) to improve my teaching and training skills. Science does not stand still; therefore, I dedicate my life to moving along with it. I love all species, but I am definitely in my element when wolves surround me. There is nothing quite as compelling as knowing I have changed an animal’s brain structure for the better; in that sense, dog trainers are cognitive engineers.
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Gaby's experience
Animal-Assisted Therapy - EMSB*
Mountainview High School (dog & rat program)
Perspectives One High School (dog program)
Focus High School (rat program)
Laurier-McDonald High School (pilot project - dog program)
Professor - La Pocatiere College
Relevant Information to the Animal-Assisted Therapy Profession
Animal Training and Behaviour
Animal Behaviour Consultant & Animal Trainer
Les Écurie Casa Blanca
Park Safari Zoo, Hemmingford
Au Coin des Quatre Pattes
Zouvrac
Wolf Behaviour Field Guide
Wolf Park
Veterinary Assistant
De la Promenade Veterinary Clinic
Ahuntsic Veterinary Clinic
*Montreal English School Board
Gaby's education
Concordia University
Psychology, cognitive-neuroscience (student)
Applied Human Science, Family Life Educator (Gr 2016)
Walks 'N Wags
CPR & First Aid, Walks 'N Wags (2021)
CPR & First Aid, Walks 'N Wags (2018)
Wolf Park
Advanced Exotic Animal Training
Wolves, Coyotes, Foxes, & Bison Training
Captive Wolf Management
Ethology
Coursera
Dog Emotion and Cognition
Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management
Animal Behavior Management Alliance
Advanced Exotic Animal Training & Enrichment (2019)
Advanced Exotic Animal Training & Enrichment (2017)
Advanced Exotic Animal Training & Enrichment (2014)
Quebec Association of Veterinary Medicine
Domestic Animal Safety & Health
Animal Rights
Animal Grieving