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Our Executive Team

Heather Davis, CEO

Jenn Burgoyne, Communications Director & LEAD TRAINER

Jenn Burgoyne, Communications Director & LEAD TRAINER

Heather is a dynamic and experienced businessperson, with an extensive and impressive background in course development, technical writing, and education training.  She is also the founder and CEO of Equi-Health Canada and Feline Health Canada.

Jenn Burgoyne, Communications Director & LEAD TRAINER

Jenn Burgoyne, Communications Director & LEAD TRAINER

Jenn Burgoyne, Communications Director & LEAD TRAINER

Jenn is a retired RCMP officer, with an impressive background in protection dog training, service dog training, and canine competitions.  She is an exceptional instructor, and provides social media and communications services both internally to our team of instructors, and externally to our clients and stakeholders.

Dr. Brian Taylor, DVM

Jenn Burgoyne, Communications Director & LEAD TRAINER

Dr. Brian Taylor, DVM

 Dr. Brian Taylor is also on our advisory board for our equine program at Equi-Health Canada.  Dr. Taylor brings 3 decades of veterinary expertise to our advisory board. 

Dr. Catherine Frend, MA-HSC-MFT, EFL/P Advisory Board

Dr. Catherine Frend, MA-HSC-MFT, EFL/P Advisory Board

Dr. Catherine Frend, MA-HSC-MFT, EFL/P Advisory Board

Catherine is a Veterinary Technician holding her Bachelor of Science.  Kat has 28 years of medical experience, as well as raising, training and showing experience.  Catherine is a valuable asset to our veterinary team and reviews all program content and practical applications.  

Amanda Enmark, EFAI, CFAI, Advisory Board

Dr. Catherine Frend, MA-HSC-MFT, EFL/P Advisory Board

Dr. Catherine Frend, MA-HSC-MFT, EFL/P Advisory Board

Amanda is a medical professional, and has an impressive background in both equine and dog first aid.  A professional groomer and trainer of both horses and dogs, Amanda is passionate about the health and welfare of all animals, and a dynamic and talented member of our team.

Gordon MacInnes, Advisory Board

Dr. Catherine Frend, MA-HSC-MFT, EFL/P Advisory Board

Gordon MacInnes, Advisory Board

Gordon comes to us with an extensive background in giant breed health, behavior and training expertise.  With 2 Kangals and 3 Great Danes, Gordon is constantly challenging himself and his canine friends.

Julie Letal, CCT, CHCA, Advisory Board & LEAD TRAINER

Julie Letal, CCT, CHCA, Advisory Board & LEAD TRAINER

Julie Letal, CCT, CHCA, Advisory Board & LEAD TRAINER

Julie is a retired RCMP officer, working closely with her service dog, Chance.  Julie works passionately with Courageous Companions, training service dogs, and is an advocate for service and therapy dog accessibility.

JADE FARRINGTON, CHCI, FHCI & LEAD TRAINER

Julie Letal, CCT, CHCA, Advisory Board & LEAD TRAINER

Julie Letal, CCT, CHCA, Advisory Board & LEAD TRAINER

Jade is a passionate and knowledgeable canine, feline and equine first aid instructor.   She is certified as a Developmental Services Worker and as such is adaptable to many learning styles to benefit her students.

Hodor, GOOD Best Boy

Julie Letal, CCT, CHCA, Advisory Board & LEAD TRAINER

Hodor, GOOD Best Boy

Hodor is an 8  year old Wolfhound X, and the poster-dog for many of our demonstration videos, social media posts, and the much loved doggo of our CEO, Heather Davis.

Meet Our CHC Accredited Instructors!

Important to know:

Instructors are all independent sub-contractors, working for Canine Health Canada/Canine Health International.  They are governed and directed by Canine Health Canada Inc. (TM #2279323) and authorized to teach its Canine CPR and Emergency first aid program(s) (copyright #1206058).  If they are not on the list below, they are NOT Canine Health Canada certified instructors.


Instructors listed below are in good standing and accredited and authorized to teach our IAABC CEU approved courses, meaning: 


1. They have passed all exams and teaching requirements

2. They have signed the Canine Health Canada policies, procedures, code of ethics, and code of conduct documents.

3. They carry current and valid teaching insurance in their own name.

4. If using their dogs in the classrooms, have provided proof of vaccination or current Titer test.

5. They have no outstanding paperwork, invoices, donations, sponsorships, refunds or balances with CHC or clients.


 If you want more information on our awesome instructors listed below, please contact us at 888-938-6687.


WT* next to a name indicates the instructor is certified to teach the Working Tactical Canine First Aid.

AD* next to a name indicates the instructor is certified to teach the Advanced Extreme Emergency First Aid.


Alli Yerxa alliyerxak9@gmail.com

Amber Blair amberEHC@gmail.com

Andrea Baglee rebask9firstaid@gmail.com www.rebask9firstaid.ca *WT, AD

Annie Fudge trainingk9swithannie@gmail.com *WT, AD

Ann Johnston ann.johnston06@gmail.xom

Anthony Butyn AnthonyButyn@gmail.com

Ashlyn McKinney  ashlynmckin@gmail.com 

Ashley Beckman  mnafarms5@gmail.com

Beth Hale efamidwest@gmail.com - www.hoofnhound.org *WT, AD

Brenda Lee Arsenault k9firstaidnb@gmail.com *WT

Brianne Lynch brianne_dat_@hotmail.com

Bridget Nicholls bnicholls8@me.com 

Candance Wright candy.wright25@gmail.com

Carolyn Kemps equihcplus@gmail.com   

Cassidy Barnert  cassidy@evolutiontherapy.ca

Dr. Catherine Anne Frend keepthefaithfarm@gmail.com  *WT, AD

Cathy Eastman cathyeastman@chatham-kentk9firstaid.ca www.chatham-kentk9firstaid.ca *AD

Chantelle Mazik workingwolfdogtraining@gmail.com

Chris Michalak c-michalak@hotmail.com *AD

Christine Kleinsteuber info@alldetailspetcare.ca

Corey Steen c.steen@live.ca

Courtney Gledstone courtney.gledstone@gmail.com

Danielle O'Grady info@preciouspawpetservices.ca

Daniela Wettstein danielaliska.wettstein@gmail.com

Danica James alpinecreekranchca@gmail.com www.alpinecreekranchllc.com *WT

Danika Batiste danika.batiste@gmail.com

Darcie Voorhees dvoorhees4@gmail.com

Dawn Kapusta dawn.divinedog@gmail.com

Diana Storey k9accnorth@gmail.com

Diana Zahradnik castlerockefa@gmail.com

Donna Anderson tazerbeam@live.com

Elle BeLong Ivyleagueslifesaving@yahoo.com @ivyleaguelifesaving

Elisabeth Crabtree lis@astableconnection.com   www.astableconnection.com

Emily Overbury emily@uppercanadafirstaid.ca

Erika Simmons  enaturedog@gmail.com

Erin Nauss erinnauss@eastlink.ca *WT, AD

Hana Robinson-Niemi info@ohanak9centre.com

Heidi Grant heidi.grant@outlook.com

Holly Wiersema hollywiersema@hotmail.com

Irma Sandoval information@diamondvalleyk9firstaid.ca *WT

Jackie Halina animaldancer@hotmail.ca *AD

Jade Farrington Jade@hoofnwoof.ca www.hoofnwoof.ca *WT, AD, LT

Jan Marteniuk jmarteniuk@gmail.com

Janina Zabel janzab.vettech.ab@gmail.com AD

Jared McWilliams jdmcw16@gmail.com

Jennifer Burgoyne couragefirstaid@gmail.com   www.couragek9.ca *WT, AD, LT

Jennifer Henderson jen.hen3701@gmail.com

Jennifer Holden jenholden8@gmail.com

Jennifer Kay-McCarrison jennifer@peridotkennel.ca

Jenny Rorwick kazpa.kujo.loki@gmail.com 

Jessica Morris jmorri05@gmail.com

Johanne Rondeau  johannerondeau@yahoo.ca

Julie Letal julieletal@hotmail.com   www.kevarequinefirstaid@weebly.com *WT, AD, LT

Julie White white.julie724@gmail.com

Kathi Darrow irelandsrun@gmail.com

Katie Munro katiemunro59@gmail.com  www.horsehound.ca

Kelly Reece kellyreecesupertech@gmail.com

Kendal McInnes atouchofpawsitivity@gmail.com

Kristin Davis kristin@rewindequine.com

Kyle Brown  fasttrackk9@gmail.com

Laura Ash l.ash3282@gmail.com

Laura Fanning outerboundsk9@gmail.com  www.outerboundsk9.com *AD

Laura Tracey laura.j.tracey@gmail.com

Laurie Jamieson lauriejameison@hotmail.com *WT

Leya Stankovich l.s.k9healthcanadafirstaid@gmail.com www.lsk9healthcanadafirstaid.ca *WT, AD

Lisa Hoffman livingbetterdogtraining@gmail.com

Louise Lawrence  Consulting@LLABC.ca

Luiz "Gonz" Gonzales dogs@okamicanine.com

Lynn Thacker ican.doit@rogers.com

Mandy Howard mandyhoward@hotmail.ca

Mandy Abraham mandymandy74@gmail.com   

Meghan Switzer packmentality.yeg@gmail.com

Dr. Nadia Hirani, DVM drnadia@embletonvet.com

Nicole Campbell nicole_campbell@hotmail.ca

Nicole (Nikki) L'Italien K9North.GSD@gmail.com

Nicole Macpherson, RVT vettech2010@hotmail.com

Nicky Hemingston nrhemingson@gmail.com

Patrick Quinn code4caninefirstaid@gmail.com

Penny Batherson Pbatherson@ridestc.com

Randy Muttitt Randwolf114@gmail.com

Sabrina McMullen  Sabrina.mcmullen@outlook.com

Sara Boucher saraboucher@live.ca

Sara LeBlanc Saraleblanc622@gmail.com

Sarah Hillier hilliersarahelizabeth@gmail.com

Samantha Cooper samantha@abilitydogs.ca

Shadia Toderovitz safepawsk9firstaid@gmail.com

Shakara Parsons darkbayequestrian@gmail.com   

Shannen Kinnon shannen.kinnon@gmail.com

Shay-Lee Jackson  jackson2002@live.ca

Sheila McNaughton essentialfirstaidplus@outlook.com www.essentialfirstaidplus.com *WT, AD

Sherri Macleod thegoldengroomer@hotmail.com

Sue Sweeney-Janes countrytimeequine@gmail.com   www.coutrytimeequine.com

Susan Hickey northstarboardingkennels@gmail.com

Susan Kurzbock susankurzbock@yahoo.ca

Tamara Hunt t.hunt@live.ca

Tara Martin info@pawsclawswings.com

Teghan Tanner   teghantanner18@gmail.com 

Tess Nemeth Tess.nemeth@gmail.com

Tiago Montenegro-Saroyan t.msaroyan@gmail.com

Tina Miller rwmas01@outlook.com

Tracey Buchanan maritimedogsafety@hotmail.com

Trudy Kueppers trudykueppers@gmail.com

Tyler Sekulich tstrainingservices@gmail.com

Victoria Cuthbertson vmcuthbertson@gmail.com



We do not list locations as many of our instructors are k9 police handlers,  SPCA investigators, and security officers who carry the certification as a job requirement.  If you would like to host a class, please contact us at info@caninehealthcanada.com and we will connect you with an instructor in your area.


PLEASE NOTE: Canine Health Canada Inc. is not affiliated with Southern AB K9 First Aid "SAK9", nor Lisa Krieger AKA Lisa Rachel nor anyone working with said organization.   

Happy couple with two Labrador Retrievers

Our trainers have one thing in common - their mission to educate all dog owners in canine first aid

SPECIAL THANKS

Canine Health Canada relies on its Veterinary community to ensure our instructors are teaching you the most up-to-date and accurate information available.  With appreciation to the College of Veterinarians in Ontario for reviewing our programs, and thanks Dr. Brian Taylor, DVM, Dr. C. Marius, DVM, Dr. Catherine Frend, and Dr. Nadia Hirani, DVM & active instructor.

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