Erica Cheung is a clinical animal behaviourist, Animal Trainer and animal welfare advocate. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta with advanced study in comparative psychology, animal behaviour, and animal welfare. She also holds a graduate teaching certificate from the U of A. In 2021, she completed a Master of Science degree in clinical animal behaviour from the University of Edinburgh under the supervision of Dr. Karen Overall MA, VMD, PhD, Diplomate ACVB. Currently, she is working towards her PhD in Animal Behaviour & Welfare from the University of Lincoln (UK).
Training Philosophy
Erica Cheung uses scientific evidence based, humane training techniques to strengthen the human-animal bond and resolve behaviour issues. She integrates her education and experience to implement effective behaviour modification, and to help others understand their animal's needs.
Services
Erica Cheung offers a variety of services, including:
- Group Classes: Puppy Preschool, Advanced Distractions Class, Revolution Recall Class, Precision Heeling, Socialization Sessions, Cooperative Care Class, Intro Scent Detection, Fun Dog Drop In, Distractions Class, Mission Impawssible, Advanced Skills Class
- Personalized Services: Behaviour Modification, Dog Walks
- Equine Services: Equine behaviour problems and using scientific evidence based techniques to address behaviour issues.
Certifications
Erica Cheung is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist and a Fear Free Certified® Trainer.
Specializations
Erica Cheung's particular interests as a behaviourist are in dog aggression, reactivity and anxiety, and building a strong foundation for puppies in order to prevent future behaviour problems. She is also interested in parrot and small animal behaviour. An emerging area of her work is also in Equine behaviour problems and using scientific evidence based techniques to address behaviour issues.
Training Methods
Erica Cheung uses positive reinforcement training methods.
Customer Reviews
Katie A. - We have taken two in person classes with Erica and the third one was online. She has so much knowledge about dog behaviours, that even watching us with our puppy online was an effective way to give ideas and feedback about training him.
Bryan J. - The distractions class is especially awesome. I walked in with a dog who couldn't sit still and whined like crazy when other dogs were around to a dog that can wait patiently in most situations. I highly recommend that class! The cooperative care class is also excellent.
Sandy A. - Erica is a great trainer that will spend the time to ensure your animal (and human) is well on their way to ensuring a healthy and positive life. She has done wonders with my dog through the training she has provided.
Social Media Links
Revolution Animals on Facebook and Instagram
Media Appearances
Erica Cheung has been an invited speaker at the Alberta SPCA animal welfare conference, published articles on pet care in national magazines.
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