Meet Our Trainers
BabyDog & TomeyK9 Services is a team of trainers who specialize in obedience, socialization and behaviour training using positive reinforcement and rewards-based training for dogs of ALL ages.
BabyDog and TomeyK9 Services merged in 2018 and are now running all their programs together as one big happy family.
Dave Tomey
Dave was inspired to get into the dog training industry by his dog, Ellie-May, whom he had to retrain after a serious leg injury. In the process, he adapted traditional techniques to personalize his training around Ellie’s injury while pursuing his certification.
Aviva Shtull
Aviva’s empathy for dogs and humans together is what set her apart as a trainer. Her depth of knowledge is based on a need to know “why” for everything canine.
Emma Cilliers
Emma’s goal as a dog trainer is to help dogs and their owners enjoy their lives together. Her experience with hundreds of dogs of all ages, breeds and types allows her to help you navigate any issues you may encounter with your dog.
Karin Waugh
Karin, born and raised in Victoria, has always been destined to live a life surrounded by dogs. At age 14, she worked and saved her own money to purchase her first Bernese Mountain Dog. From there, the passion for all things “dog” had begun.
Tara
Tara has personal experience with reactive and high-energy dogs and has 3 of her own dogs at home. She aims to help ensure owners help their dogs to begin their journey with a positive and science-based approach to help ensure a healthy and happy co-existence for life.
Meg Sorley
Meg’s experience fostering rescue pups and getting them adoption ready using positive based training solidified her interest in certification. Her training technique is rooted in compassion, respect and science-based theories.
