MEET OUR TRAINERS

Led by April and Tim, our team combines a passion for connecting people with dogs and a deep understanding of supporting individuals with autism and diverse abilities. Together, we offer personalized service dog training to empower both dogs and their owners.

Woman in a gray sweater kneeling outdoors with her service dog, a black Labrador retriever wearing a service dog vest, on a gravel path with greenery in the background.

APRIL

CPDT-KA, CFFP, CDBC, SDT, ADT

April is a certified service dog trainer based in Victoria, Canada, with over a decade of experience. Originally from the UK, she combines her passion for dogs and her expertise in working with individuals with diverse abilities to create personalized, positive training approaches that enhance both human and canine lives.

A smiling man in a black jacket holding a small black and tan dog outdoors with trees in the background.

TIM

As the Owner and CEO of three successful businesses in the dog industry, Woofability Daycare & Boarding, Woofability Service Dog Training, and Pawsabilities Service Dog Society. Tim is passionate about strategic leadership and delivering excellence in pet care and service dog training.

A young woman with blonde hair and sunglasses holding a certificate of achievement, kneeling next to a brown service dog with a blue vest, outdoors on an asphalt surface with trees, a white van, and motorcycles in the background.

ALEXIS

Alexis has stepped into a new chapter as a Service Dog Training Apprentice. She brings a keen passion for both guide dog work and psychiatric service dogs, and is currently in the process of training her own service dog.

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CAROLYN

ADT

Carolyn is Woofability’s Service Dog Training, Lead Trainer and an Accredited Dog Trainer, known for her warm, confident presence and deep commitment to helping both people and dogs thrive. Her journey into the world of dog training began in the spring of 2022.

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SIERRA

Sierra joined Woofability in December 2022 as Manager of the Enrichment Academy. Two years later, she followed her lifelong ambition of helping people through her deep love of dogs and began her journey as a Service Dog Training Apprentice with Woofability Service Dogs.

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AMELIA

Amelia is an owner-trainer at Woofability with a lifelong love for animals, especially dogs and guinea pigs. She is a proud graduate of the Service Dog and Canine Studies Management program at Medicine Hat College in Alberta.

Our Commitment to Quality: Awards & Certifications

Logo of Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
Logo featuring a blue silhouette dog in front of a stylized blue globe with the text 'IWDR'.
Certified sticker with a stylized dog profile, divided into colored sections, and the text 'Do more with your dog!' and 'Trick dog instructor' around it.
Logo of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), featuring colorful shapes and a globe, with the text indicating certification.
MEMBER badge for the Association for Professional Dog Training International, featuring a silhouette of a dog and a person, with the expiration date of October 31, 2025.
A circular badge with the words 'CANINE CONDITIONING COACH' around the perimeter. Inside, a silhouette of a person performing a sit-up with a dog in front of them, on a yellow background with a golden border.
Logo of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce with the text 'the chamber' in large letters and 'Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce' below on a brown background.
PROfur logo with tagline 'Insurance for Pet Care Professionals'
A badge that reads 'Fear Free Certified Professional' with a checkmark symbol.
A circular logo with a black, white, and blue design that reads 'THINK FIRST' in uppercase letters.

Your Service Dog Journey Starts Here

Guide dog Labrador Retriever wearing a red vest with a patch that reads 'Do Not Pet,' sitting on asphalt near a gray car with alloy wheels.
A dog with a tricolor coat, sitting on a lower ledge of a memorial, outdoors with a historical building in the background, on a cloudy day.

Why Choose Woofability Service Dogs?

We are dedicated to helping individuals gain independence and confidence through the support of a well-trained service dog.

  • Certified & Experienced Trainers – Fear-Free, Science-Based Training

  • Behavioural & Temperament Experts – Certified in the Behavioural Checklist

  • Proven Training Programs – High Standards in Public Access & Task Work

  • Ongoing Support for Handlers – We Are Committed to Your Success

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Four dogs, including service dogs with harnesses, lying and sitting on wet pavement in front of a North Saintich fire rescue truck. The truck is parked outside a building with a red and white exterior.

Community Involvement & Development

At Woofability, we believe that service dogs are not only life-changing for their handlers but also play an important role in the community. We are committed to raising awareness, educating the public, and creating a more inclusive environment for service dog teams.

  • Partnering with local businesses to promote service dog accessibility

  • Educating the public on service dog etiquette and rights

  • Hosting workshops and events for individuals interested in service dog training

  • Providing ongoing support and advocacy for service dog handlers