Natasha Lotoski
BASc, MScOT, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, CCTBS, FDM
Canine Enriched was founded by Natasha Lotoski, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), Certified Canine Training and Behaviour Specialist (CCTBS) and Certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM). Natasha has also completed Michael Shikashio's Aggression in Dogs Master Course.
Natasha has over 10 years of experience working with dogs and is passionate about enriching the relationship between dogs and their guardians through the use of evidence-based, force-free dog training methods. She currently owns a rescued Doberman who holds Master Scent Detection and Advanced Trick Dog titles with the Canadian Kennel Club.
What Makes Canine Enriched Unique?
Effective dog training is about more than working with dogs - it's about working with people. As a Registered Occupational Therapist (OT), Natasha has specialized knowledge and experience to assist people of all abilities and disabilities to achieve their dog training goals.
Why Choose Canine Enriched?
Dog training is an unregulated field. Natasha is:
Educated
Experienced
Certified
Insured
Partners
Feeding Pets of the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that helps provide food and care for pets of individuals experiencing homelessness. As a mental health advocate, Natasha is an active volunteer who has connected pet organizations and homeless shelters. She regularly spends her time transporting donated dog food from donation to distribution sites.
Outrun Rescue's mission is to protect, retrain and advocate for domestic animals and to give them a second chance at finding a family to bond with. The organization helps animals put their past behind them through medical care, training, and rehabilitation. Their foster homes, trainers, transport coordinators, medical partners, donors and care-givers strive to provide everything an animal need during this journey.
Natasha facilitates group classes with both client and rescue dogs at the rescue.