Jamie McKim, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FFCP
Founder + Wedding Date / Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Jamie is the owner and founder of Bark Wedding Date Co. She holds her , CDBC, CPDT-KA and Fear Free Trainer Certification. She specializes in helping dogs with reactivity, aggression, and separation anxiety. She also owns a Winnipeg based canine behaviour business called Candor Canine Co (CNDR).
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She focuses on helping people learn to navigate canine behavioural concerns, and build lasting relationships using force-free and ethical training practices.
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Her favourite hobbies include going on movie dates (popcorn and peanut M&M's are a must), watching trash reality tv with a glass of wine, and chill cabin vibes with her two fur babies Carter and Indy
@candorcanineco
Hannah Hjelmeland, IAABC-ADT, FFCP
Certified Dog Trainer / Wedding Date
Hannah has been working with Candor Canine as a lead trainer for over one year! In addition to that she also has many years of working with dogs, and animals of all breeds!
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Her main passion is for feline, canine, and reptilian behaviour!
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Her favourite hobbies include: going for walks, training her boys (cats), reading, long boarding and playing video games.
Cassandra Owen, IAABC-ADT
Wedding Date + Apprentice Dog Trainer
Cass has a major passion for canine behaviour, wellness, and force-free/ethical dog training! She is currently an apprentice dog trainer under Candor Canine Co and is working on becoming a certified professional dog trainer.
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Her passion to work with humans to better understand and build relationships with reactive pups stems from adopting her rescue dog Sadie - who had some deep-rooted fears toward people and dogs.
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Her favourite hobbies include watching the office with a bowl of her favourite ice cream - mint chocolate chip
Kat Gagola
Wedding date / Treat-o Expert
Kat has been a wedding date with us since Day One!​
She is also the owner and founder of Happy Daisy Gourmet Dog Food. She specializes in all things nutrition, and makes a variety of single ingredient treats. Helping you keep your pups happy and healthy no matter what stage of their life they are in!
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Needless to say, your pup may (definitely will) fall in love.
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Her favourite hobbies include brunch dates, chai tea lattes, and getting some baking done.
@happydaisydogfood
Adrianna Stutski
Certified Feline Behaviour Specialist + Wedding Date
Adrianna is our resident Feline Behaviour Specialist and runs the cat branch of CNDR - Candor Cats!
She has extensive experience working with dogs of all breeds and sizes through her work at The Winnipeg Humane Society!
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It will be love at first belly rub!
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Her favourite hobbies include watching movies, long strolls in the cities green spaces, and a casual backyard bbq.
@candorcats
Leanne Trudeau
Wedding Date
Leanne has been working with dogs since 2018 as a part-time dog walker and pet sitter.
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In addition to her cat, she also has two goats, and spends her free time building knowledge on canine behaviour. She has completed course from Karen Pryor Academy, and Canine Principles.
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Her favourite hobbies include gardening, camping, and going for long walks with friends.
Emma Carey
Wedding Date
Emma has been working in the shelter scene for almost 5 years! Her love for dogs started at a young age, which immediately lead to her successfully petitioning her family to get their first family dog through a well-throughout powerpoint presentation.
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Her favourite hobbies include going for long summer hikes, camping, and caring for her plant babies,
