Annika, DDT - DCBC
She/Her
I am Annika (pronoucned On-i-ka) and I am the Owner and Head Trainer at Sherbert Service Dogs. I have been involved in service dogs for 11+ years, and training them since 2019.
I'm a Autistic adult with a love for anything animals, especially dogs! I've experienced firsthand what a service dog can do.​
When I'm not training dogs, I love to hike, go running, photography, reading, baking, and trying new
dog-sports with my own dogs! I have trained my own service dogs since my teen years, and shadowed under service dog trainers in the Vancouver area to expand my hands on experience.
From my earliest memory, I have always been interested and around dogs. I would train and play with family and friends dogs, and read as much as I could on canine behaviour. As a teen (16-18), I worked as a respite worker with autistic kids and trained service dogs and pet dogs on the side. As an adult (19-present) I work as a BI (behaviour interventionist) with autistic kids supporting transitions, social learning, lifeskills, and communication. And running Sherbert Service Dogs assisting handlers train their own service dogs!
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As a dog trainer it is my job to continue my education and stay up to date with the current information on canine behaviour. As of August, 2024 I am a certified dog trainer through Dogma Academy. And have received my DDT designation! And as of December 2025, I have receved my canine behaviour consultant certification through Dogma Academy!
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I have completed the following courses through Cooperative Paws Service Dog Education:
Alert and Response Tasks, Loose Leash Walking for Clients with Mobility Disabilities, & Getting Started in Public Access.​
As of October 2024, I have completed Emily Priestley's 4 week Reactivity course , and Karen Pryor Academy's But First! Fun cooperative care course (4 weeks).
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And I am currently a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and a member of the Canadian Pet Care Professionals
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As a certified behavior consultant and trainer, I am dedicated to helping clients achieve success in their training goals. With a specialty in psychiatric service dogs and reactivity, I strive to empower you and your dog to navigate challenges and thrive together. Let's jump into this journey together!
IG: @sherbertservicedogs