At Woofs ‘n Wags we provide a clean and safe environment built not only on an infinite love of dogs but also on a core understanding of dog behavior. Each of the members of Woofs team undergoes a supervised training protocol. As such, new members learn about behavior and canine body language. Studies include book theory, practical training and ongoing seminars.
Our team members are all longer term as they are valued for their dedication to our visitors. We do not have volunteers in any capacity to ensure the quality and standard of our care and long term relationships with all of our visitors.
We have over 20 team members who exemplify our approach to dog behaviour. A few of our team member introductions are below.
The Owner
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Nikki Sherwin CPDT-KA is a certified dog trainer, has a degree in psychology and a College certificate in Child and Youth Worker. She always had a keen interest in behavior. She started off being professionally employed in 1994 teaching behavioral programs to children. She developed and taught anger management, self-esteem and friendship groups and participated in one to one counseling. Her experience in child psychology transitioned to dog behavior and she never stopped.
Since 1997 Nikki has worked professionally with dogs. Nikki’s experience has included:
Her dream became a reality when she opened Woofs ‘n Wags in 2007 , wherein she puts the dogs dreams first which includes leading a daycare environment that is Collar free and Aversive free. She coined the phrase and leads Woofs 'n Wags as Winnipeg's only NAKED DAYCARE. Click to find out more (coming soon). Please view her professional development and the core to Woofs ‘n Wags by clicking on the link below: Nikki Sherwin's Professional Development History For a list of great resources and my personal library click here. I invite anyone with a keen interest in dog behavior to ask about my favorites and I will lend books/dvd’s to anyone interested...just ask:) |
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Auntie Allex
Allex joined Woofs 'n Wags in 2007.
Allex has a lifetime of experience with rescues. She fostered and had countless
itters that she raised and bottle fed. Coupled with that experience is her natural ability to understand canine communication. In the past 9 years she has attended multiple weekend workshops in the field of behaviour. Her strength in the positive approach to daycare management resonates with all her coworkers.
At Woofs her love of dogs is unending and the care she shows them is incredible. She is always coming up with new approaches in the positive approach to behaviour which includes games to play with them like hide and seek and find the ball. if she is needed she is here for our Woofers and Wagglers!!!
Thanks Allex. Many of you see Allex after work to. Just go to the dog park or to a rescue party or gathering…you will probably find ALLEX!!!
Allex joined Woofs 'n Wags in 2007.
Allex has a lifetime of experience with rescues. She fostered and had countless
itters that she raised and bottle fed. Coupled with that experience is her natural ability to understand canine communication. In the past 9 years she has attended multiple weekend workshops in the field of behaviour. Her strength in the positive approach to daycare management resonates with all her coworkers.
At Woofs her love of dogs is unending and the care she shows them is incredible. She is always coming up with new approaches in the positive approach to behaviour which includes games to play with them like hide and seek and find the ball. if she is needed she is here for our Woofers and Wagglers!!!
Thanks Allex. Many of you see Allex after work to. Just go to the dog park or to a rescue party or gathering…you will probably find ALLEX!!!
Auntie Shaye
Shaye is our Social Media Manager & Daycare Supervisor.
She has been surrounded her entire life by dogs and worked with many personalities and believes in building trustful relationship with each of her dogs and animals.
Shaye is currently working toward certifications in both dog Knowledge and Grooming.
She shares her life with 3 rescues and her horse Kyro and participate in English jumping.
Shaye is our Social Media Manager & Daycare Supervisor.
She has been surrounded her entire life by dogs and worked with many personalities and believes in building trustful relationship with each of her dogs and animals.
Shaye is currently working toward certifications in both dog Knowledge and Grooming.
She shares her life with 3 rescues and her horse Kyro and participate in English jumping.
Our Certified Professional Grooming Team
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Victoria Heads up a Team of 7 Groomers at our St. Anne's and Donald locations
In her fourth year of kinesiology at the University of Winnipeg Victoria came to Woofs and found her gift and direction for her future. She has had a love for animals since she was a child starting with little critters like frogs and fish, to discovering her love for dogs. Her love for animals became much more realistic when she joined the Woofs family in 2011, where she found others with the same love and passion for dogs. In her personal life she shares it with four canine friends that keep her active in dog activities. You can find Victoria hiking, camping and sledding with her furry family members and specifically sledding with the Snow rider team. In the past years she became a keen dog handler with an innate ability and passion to learn, develop her skill set and refine. Victoria offers her grooming clientele what few groomers offer. Her commitment to being a certified groomer, attending grooming conferences and ongoing studies as her goal is to become a teacher and a judge in competitive grooming. Most importantly is she developed a skill for handling dogs and understanding behavior and body language before she became a groomer. This relationship with dogs spearheads her dogs grooming experience to be one that encapsulates patience and creating each dogs experience to be as positive and calm. This is why we are proud that she has gone after her new career and she is part of our family. She is the perfect fit because she is both understands and cares! Victoria's Professional Development |
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Courtney
Courtney joined the Woofs team in 2012. Her passion for dogs started as a child as she began taking care of her neighbours dogs. She dog and cat sat throughout her teens and young adulthood which started her keen interest in dog behaviour. She remembered how hard it was on dogs when family went on vacations and was forward thinking on what she could do to help the dogs through approach, games, caring and love.
Since 2012 Courtney has delved into dog behavior and dog sports.She is actively involved in dog agility and dog sledding. Her keen interest in understanding how a dog thinks and communicates furthered her dog interest and in 2013 when she began her new career in grooming. She certified not long after her training began and has now become one of our fully certified groomers. She actively seeks out continuing education both in grooming and in behavior. She has attended multiple seminars and conferences. A few of the multitude of seminar (apart from grooming) topics have included body language, canine attention deficit disorder and TTouch. I
In her personal life she participates in all things dog!
Courtney joined the Woofs team in 2012. Her passion for dogs started as a child as she began taking care of her neighbours dogs. She dog and cat sat throughout her teens and young adulthood which started her keen interest in dog behaviour. She remembered how hard it was on dogs when family went on vacations and was forward thinking on what she could do to help the dogs through approach, games, caring and love.
Since 2012 Courtney has delved into dog behavior and dog sports.She is actively involved in dog agility and dog sledding. Her keen interest in understanding how a dog thinks and communicates furthered her dog interest and in 2013 when she began her new career in grooming. She certified not long after her training began and has now become one of our fully certified groomers. She actively seeks out continuing education both in grooming and in behavior. She has attended multiple seminars and conferences. A few of the multitude of seminar (apart from grooming) topics have included body language, canine attention deficit disorder and TTouch. I
In her personal life she participates in all things dog!
Pamela
Pam has been a professionally grooming for over 8 years.
She holds certifications in:
*CCST
*Sport (and non sporting)
*Terrier (long and short legged)
*Skin & Coat
*healthy skin and allergies certification
*pain and behaviour certification
Pam specializes in small breeds, breed standards, show trims, skin & coat problems, senior dogs and anxious dogs.
In her life Pam is the mother of 2 and grandmother of 2. She also shares her life with 2 papillons named Smudge and Quinn.
Prior to grooming Pam was (and currently) a registered nurse and paramedic and has over 18 years in the medical emergency field.
Pam is focused on achieving many future goals surrounding dogs and combining her previous experience in the health field with her ongoing canine experience and continuing education. She draws on all her experience to provide current knowledge to her area's of special interests which include her skin and coat interest, holistic and professional approach to grooming and her clients.
She is especially excited to be working to bring BioResonance technology to assist in the holistic care of your dogs.
Pam has been a professionally grooming for over 8 years.
She holds certifications in:
*CCST
*Sport (and non sporting)
*Terrier (long and short legged)
*Skin & Coat
*healthy skin and allergies certification
*pain and behaviour certification
Pam specializes in small breeds, breed standards, show trims, skin & coat problems, senior dogs and anxious dogs.
In her life Pam is the mother of 2 and grandmother of 2. She also shares her life with 2 papillons named Smudge and Quinn.
Prior to grooming Pam was (and currently) a registered nurse and paramedic and has over 18 years in the medical emergency field.
Pam is focused on achieving many future goals surrounding dogs and combining her previous experience in the health field with her ongoing canine experience and continuing education. She draws on all her experience to provide current knowledge to her area's of special interests which include her skin and coat interest, holistic and professional approach to grooming and her clients.
She is especially excited to be working to bring BioResonance technology to assist in the holistic care of your dogs.
