Bio - Gillian Ridgeway, AHT

Gillian Ridgeway began her dog training career as an apprentice in 1972, and has been involved in the animal world ever since.  She holds a diploma in animal health, along with certificates in nutrition and dermatology.  Her involvement as the founding member of 2 dog training associations ensures that she remains up to date on all current training issues.

Gillian has been featured on many television interviews, radio talk shows, magazines and newspapers.  As well, she is a feature writer of Dogs, Dogs, Dogs newspaper and the CKC’s DOGS Annual.  She pens a monthly column for Dogs In Canada magazine named after her first published book, “Citizen Canine”.  

Gillian is an in-demand speaker at many trainer and Vet Tech conferences and her warmth and humor attract a large audience. She is a guest Lecturer at the University of Toronto, using dogs to shed light on learning theory to the psychology students.

 In her spare time, she travels with the International SuperDogs Performance Team across Canada and USA.

Gillian’s dedication is to all dogs- regardless of age, breed or background.   She and the trainers under her direction have the same vision…to help people understand their dogs, thereby living in harmony with their canine companions.