Maisie is a Certified Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Behaviour Consultant (DCBC), U of A graduate (BSc Animal Health), and the owner of Furriends Dog Walking & Training!  She adopted her dog, Tuxx, in 2020 and he was her inspiration for starting a journey of dog training. She believes the emotional wellbeing of animals needs to be understood and acknowledged, and it is the focal point of Furriends.

Furriends is an insured and bonded business, and considers safety with the utmost importance. Equipment, vehicular components, compatibility assessments, and vaccinations records are considerations taken to ensure the safety of all dogs and humans. Reward-based training methods are used with a strong focus on building confidence;Your dog's comfortability and enjoyment is a huge component of achieving your goals! Maisie aims to set you and your dog up for success through training plans that take into account various aspects such as your lifestyle and your dog's emotional wellbeing. It is strongly believed that training and walking dogs should be stress-free!