ABOUT US
Rachelle M. Buckle, BCCSDip.DogBhv
Owner of Windy Willows Pet Services
Creator of The Happy Puppy Training Kit™
Creator of Happy Puppy Assessments
Creator of Bandit's Kids & Pups Safety Program
rachelle@windywillowspetservices.ca
There is something so calming and nurturing about working with animals and I have been drawn to them since early childhood. Why I didn't follow my instincts back then and pursue a career in the animal welfare field has been a mystery to me for years. Well, I can't go back and undo the past but I did do a few things right along the way. I am married to a wonderful man, have two daughters that I adore, close friends and dear family and I have always enjoyed the company of animals. Currently we have one horse, three cats, one dog and a few adorable bunnies. Some of our pets were rescues and others not.
I have enjoyed years of working with dogs. I started with shelter and rescue dogs, then worked with dogs under stress in various settings and in time did obedience training as well as advanced off leash obedience / socialization classes mostly with pre-pubescent and adolescent dogs. Those were interesting times and probably the best classes I've ever done!
I have provided behavioural consultation services to families for years. I have temperament tested just shy of 1,000 puppies to assist with compatible placements, including identifying assistance dog candidates. I have attended seminars, workshops and continue to enhance my skills all in effort to better understand dogs.
I have also spent lots of time at dog shows working the obedience and rally-obedience rings as Ring Steward and eventually as Rally Chair. One of my greatest joys was meeting what has become long standing breeder clients at my booth at dog shows while I promoted The Happy Puppy Training Kit™. I also enjoyed public speaking events at various settings however the most fulfilling were those done at SPCA camps. It was an absolute pleasure educating children about how to be safe with dogs. One of my foundest memories was being approached by an 11 year old boy after the presentation. He was a bit shy to speak and finally thanked me for coming and for teaching something so interesting. That boy melted my heart!!
All of my experiences have allowed me to truly understand the needs of our domestic dogs. Combining that knowledge with an understanding of what families need in order to raise well balanced dogs, and then discovering how people learn best has allowed me to create a multitude of products to help improve the lives of dogs throughout Canada, the United States of America and abroad. The Happy Puppy Training Kit™ , the Introduction to Canine Body Language Booklet, Bandit's Kids & Pups Safety Program as well as our line of Happy Puppy Assessments continue to help families to this day.
I continue to dedicate a great deal of my time in educating dog owners, children and professionals on how to better understand dogs in order to promote healthy relations and reduce behavioural issues.
I feel blessed as none of this would have been possible without the support of my dear clients so I, in turn, have always made it point to pay that kindness forward to others as you'll see in the video below.
I thank you for visiting my website and look forward to seeing what tomorrow holds!
Owner of Windy Willows Pet Services
Creator of The Happy Puppy Training Kit™
Creator of Happy Puppy Assessments
Creator of Bandit's Kids & Pups Safety Program
rachelle@windywillowspetservices.ca
There is something so calming and nurturing about working with animals and I have been drawn to them since early childhood. Why I didn't follow my instincts back then and pursue a career in the animal welfare field has been a mystery to me for years. Well, I can't go back and undo the past but I did do a few things right along the way. I am married to a wonderful man, have two daughters that I adore, close friends and dear family and I have always enjoyed the company of animals. Currently we have one horse, three cats, one dog and a few adorable bunnies. Some of our pets were rescues and others not.
I have enjoyed years of working with dogs. I started with shelter and rescue dogs, then worked with dogs under stress in various settings and in time did obedience training as well as advanced off leash obedience / socialization classes mostly with pre-pubescent and adolescent dogs. Those were interesting times and probably the best classes I've ever done!
I have provided behavioural consultation services to families for years. I have temperament tested just shy of 1,000 puppies to assist with compatible placements, including identifying assistance dog candidates. I have attended seminars, workshops and continue to enhance my skills all in effort to better understand dogs.
I have also spent lots of time at dog shows working the obedience and rally-obedience rings as Ring Steward and eventually as Rally Chair. One of my greatest joys was meeting what has become long standing breeder clients at my booth at dog shows while I promoted The Happy Puppy Training Kit™. I also enjoyed public speaking events at various settings however the most fulfilling were those done at SPCA camps. It was an absolute pleasure educating children about how to be safe with dogs. One of my foundest memories was being approached by an 11 year old boy after the presentation. He was a bit shy to speak and finally thanked me for coming and for teaching something so interesting. That boy melted my heart!!
All of my experiences have allowed me to truly understand the needs of our domestic dogs. Combining that knowledge with an understanding of what families need in order to raise well balanced dogs, and then discovering how people learn best has allowed me to create a multitude of products to help improve the lives of dogs throughout Canada, the United States of America and abroad. The Happy Puppy Training Kit™ , the Introduction to Canine Body Language Booklet, Bandit's Kids & Pups Safety Program as well as our line of Happy Puppy Assessments continue to help families to this day.
I continue to dedicate a great deal of my time in educating dog owners, children and professionals on how to better understand dogs in order to promote healthy relations and reduce behavioural issues.
I feel blessed as none of this would have been possible without the support of my dear clients so I, in turn, have always made it point to pay that kindness forward to others as you'll see in the video below.
I thank you for visiting my website and look forward to seeing what tomorrow holds!
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