Meet the Trainer

Bethany Coles, CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed)

I started my dog training journey through Rainbow Paw Dog Training School – Professional Dog Trainer Program with Delecia Maynard, CPDT-KA as my instructor/mentor (2013-2016). My time with Rainbow Paw was extremely valuable and I will be forever grateful. I was able to gain hands-on experience teaching group classes & private sessions, obtaining field related Continued Educational Units and striving for new Community Outreach opportunities. It is an ongoing personal goal of mine to always further my education while continuing the work that I love.

Word of mouth goes a long way here on PEI. Hard work and strong ethics have allowed me (with the help of those around me) to build Fearless Fido (2016-present) and it is our pleasure to be able to consistently earn + maintain solid relationships with our local dog guardians, veterinarians, dog walkers, shelters, groomers  and fellow dog trainers……. Thank you for all the love. The feeling is definitely mutual.

Beyond training I enjoy spending time with my husband Elliott and our lovable senior dog Oliver (15).

My experience includes:

  • Prince Edward Island Humane Society (PEIHS) – Volunteer Clicker Trainer & Dog Walker – Charlottetown, PE  (2014)
  • Prince Edward Island Humane Society (PEIHS), Annual Golf Tournament – Proud Sponsor –  Charlottetown, PE (2017-2019)
  • Bark for Life PEI – Intro to Agility/Loose Leash Walking Demonstrations – Proud Sponsor – Charlottetown, PE (2014-2020)
  • Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Vet Camp – Intro Agility + Clicker Training Demonstrations, Bite Prevention Presentations – Charlottetown, PE (2014, 2015)
  • Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Mini Conference, SCAVMA Disaster Preparedness Conference – Attendee – Charlottetown, PE (2014)
  • Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) Animal Welfare in Practice-Applied Equine Behaviour Conference – Attendee – Charlottetown, PE (2015)
  • Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) – Professional Member (2014-present)
  • Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Educational Conference – Attendee – Hartford, CT (2014)
  • Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Educational Conference – Attendee – Dallas, TX (2015)
  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG) – Professional member (2015-present) –
  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Educational Summit – Attendee – Tampa, FL (2016)
  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Educational Summit – Attendee – Orlando FL (2017)
  • International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC) – Professional Member (2020-present)
  • Working with Reactive Dogs Educational Presentation w/Tristan Flynn – Co-Host/Organizer –  Charlottetown, PE (2016)
  • Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers – Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (2016, rc. 2019, 2022)
  • StartUp Zone Charlottetown, Local Business Incubator – Anchor Company, Charlottetown, PE (2018 – 2021)
  • Aggression in Dogs, Applied Behaviour Modification & Safety and Defensive Handling Seminar w/Mike Shikashio & Trish McMillan – Attendee – Halifax, NS  (2018)
  • School of Canine Science (SoCS) – Puppy Lab w/Jo Rosie Haffenden & Nando Brown, Dean Nicholas – Virtual Course Completion (2019)
  • Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Certification w/Jennifer Blackman – Co-Host/Organizer/Attendee – Charlottetown, PE (2019, 2022)
  • Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce – Member – Charlottetown, PEI (2019-2021)
  • Canadian Association for Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT) – Proud Member (2020-present)
  • Canadian Association for Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT) – Board Member – Secretary (2020-2021)
  • APDT x CAPDT Educational Conference – Virtual Attendee (2021)
  • Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification Program – Virtual Course Completion, FFP Certified (2020-present)
  • Karen Pryor Academy – Better Vet Visits – Virtual Course Completion (2022)
  • Puppyworks – Pharmacological Intervention for Canine Non-Aggression Problems w/Dr. Ellen M. Lindell – Virtual Attendee (2023)
  • The Science behind Animal Behaviour – Separation Anxiety – Mission Possible w/Malena DeMartini – Virtual Attendee  (2023)
  • Educanine – Dogs and the City Conference w/ Kim Brophy, Laura Donaldson, Mike Shikashio – Attendee – Toronto, ON (2023)
  • Educanine – Dogs and the City Conference w/Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Emily Strong, Sam DeJong  – Virtual Attendee (2024)
  • Behaviour on the Beach Veterinary Behaviour Conference w/ Dr. Karen Overall – Attendee – Charlottetown, PE (2024)
We choose only the most up to date progressive, evidence/science/reward based methods when coaching you and your dog. At Fearless Fido our focus is primarily on trust, freedom of choice, cooperation and respect rather than relying on the heavily overused and misunderstood dominance/alpha theory.
Random fun fact –  The name FIDO derives from a Latin word that means to trust, believe, confide in.

 

Our goal is – NO Pain. NO Force. NO Fear.