Kelly
Pronouns: she/he/they/them
The Pack Dog Training was founded by Kelly Argue in 2017.
Kelly has always had a love for dogs, starting with growing up in a household where she had four that were her best friends. Her love for dogs became her passion that lead Kelly to start PB and Chi Dog Rescue Society in 2012, where since then she has worked hands on with over 500 dogs.
Experiencing some of the behaviours and issues these rescue dogs coming out of the shelter system were having, and just how few resources there were for them, Kelly got her certification in dog training and started working hands on with the reactive and unsocialized dog in particular.
Kelly’s Areas of Training:
Severe Reactivity
Dog & Human Aggression
Socialization (with humans and/or other dogs)
Desensitization Training
Kelly uses her own skills, along with those of her own 12 pack of pups, to help dogs and families all over the lower mainland to find their family harmony. She always says “whatever your issue, I have a dog for that!”
Founder/Director
Trainer Assessor
2018 & 2019 On Set Trainer
2018/2019 Attendee
Member 2020-2021
Member 2021
Mais
Pronouns: she/her
Mais has always had a deep appreciation for animals, sharing life with a variety of furry, four-legged companions over the years. But it was wolfdogs and northern breeds that truly sparked a passion for learning about canine behavior.
That journey started two decades ago with the decision to welcome a wolfdog into the family. Through hands-on experience, training, and research, Mais developed a strong understanding of these intelligent but often misunderstood breeds, leading to a broader interest in dog training. With experience in obedience training, canine cognitive behavioural therapy, working with anxious or reactive dogs, and training dogs for film, TV, and trick work through Canine Costars, Mais brings a wealth of knowledge to every training session and is dedicated to helping owners and their dogs build trust, confidence, and a lasting bond.
Areas of Specialty:
Puppy Training
Canine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Anxiety & Fear-Based Behaviours
Disruptive/Unwanted Behaviours
Reactivity – Including Behaviours Associated with Aggression
Whether it's guiding a nervous pup to confidence or helping a reactive dog find calmness and balance, Mais believes in a compassionate, tailored approach to training that emphasizes the dog’s and family's needs.
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
Jinx
Pronouns: she/he/they/them
Juniper, who is also lovingly referred to as Jinx, got their start loving animals very early on in life! After getting her first dog at a young age, a Yorkie, Juniper set out on a life long journey of being as involved as they possibly could be in the animal industry! Juniper and their partner currently have a pack of 3 dogs which include a Boston Terrier, Mini Bull Terrier and a French Bulldog as well as two adopted cat-brothers.
They volunteered at numerous animal shelters, then in early adulthood moved into a vet-med background as a Certified Veterinary Assistant for a few years before having a brief stint in Holistic Animal Medicine to broaden her horizons.
When COVID hit, Juniper landed themself a job at Pacific Assistance Dogs Society, better known as PADS, training service dogs. They learned various training techniques for problem solving reactivity such as Karen Pryor’s EngageDisengage Game, Grisha Stewarts’s BAT and Absolute Dogs D.M.T. amongst many others!
Juniper has handled many dogs with various temperaments and provided coaching and training to many volunteers and clients.
Jinx’s Areas of Training:
Adult Manners & Obedience
Puppy Foundations & Essentials
Mild Reactivity & Impulse Control
Desensitization & Counterconditioning Training
Managing Multi-Dog Households
Her training motto is to always “train the dog in front of you”- this encourages dog owners, handlers and trainers alike to evaluate the capabilities of their dog and to adopt an a training approach that matches the dog.”
