I am a Certified Small Animal Massage Practitioner and I bring a lifelong love of animals along with the personality and experience to meet and exceed client (animal and human!) expectations to the C.A.M. K9 Pool team. My passion for animals and the positive results that massage has had on my own dogs and cats directed me to the Northwest School of Animal Massage where I completed my certification in small animal massage in January 2010. I recently took over The Mobile Dog Massage Services which is based out of Parksville; for more information go to www.themobiledog.com
Dogs and cats have been part of my home and family for most of my life and for 17+ years I have had my house and heart taken over by Cairn Terriers. Breeding under the Toonees prefix, I have trained and showed several dogs to their Canadian Conformation Championships, I am an avid participant in ‘Earthdog’ activities with my Cairns and a CKC Master Earthdog judge. I am currently working with a group of dedicated folks on Vancouver Island to offer earthdog training for terriers and dachshunds.
In 2004 I completed the DogSmart Training Systems Apprentice Program, Level 2 in Vancouver which I took to increase my communication and training skills with dogs and their owners. In August 2009 I took the Canine First Aid Part 2 certification through DOGSAFE™ Canine First Aid - your dog’s safety and welfare will always be well taken care of!
I feel that my background, training and positive energy are very complementary to not just the hydrotherapy clients who come to the Pool, but also to the recreational and learn to swim dogs who come to burn off excess energy while keeping/getting fit and building confidence in the water. Chris McKay is a wonderful mentor and teacher and I look forward to our continuing working relationship!
ABOUT CHRIS ROBERTS
Me with my Cairn 'Andy', after she won her 'Master EarthDog title.
