Meet the Team
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Dr. Christina Lucas, DVM, CDBC, CPDT-KA
Owner, Behaviour Consultant, & Veterinarian
After graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College at University of Guelph as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2021, Dr. Christina left traditional clinic medicine behind to provide support services for the behavioural health of our canine companions. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
She is passionate about educating guardians and other professionals about dog behaviour and learning theory, as well as bridging gaps between the dog training and behaviour world and veterinary and animal health world.
Dr. Christina lives in Woodstock, ON with her husband Craig, sister Rebekah, cat Blue, and Super Mix Helper Dog Walter. When she’s not seeing clients you might find her at the barn enjoying the company of her Thoroughbred horse, Breezie, hiking with friends, or sitting in a café writing emails and engaging with dog guardians through social media.
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Katherine Kidnie, BSc (Hons), BSc
Dog Trainer
Kat grew up training Labrador Retrievers for hunting with her family, studied Biology & Pre-med at University of Ottawa and University of Waterloo, and also holds a culinary degree from Niagara College. She has completed a Canine Specialist Certificate Program and is currently earning certification as a Veterinary Assistant. Kat will write the examination for Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed Fall 2024.
Kat is passionate about enhancing the lives of dogs and their guardians through humane and reward-based training methods. She lives in Kitchener with her partner, their adolescent Border Collie x Australian Shepherd, Everest, and their dog-like cat, Forest.
Kat offers private in home dog training and group training classes for puppies, adolescents, and mature dogs.
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Rebekah Corbett, Bsc
Pet Care Professional
Rebekah has a background in social work and has been caring for and walking dogs in kennel and pet home settings for over 5 years. She is working towards becoming a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and is passionate about interacting with and teaching dogs in ways that reduce stress and improve their quality of life.
Rebekah provides dog walking and pet care services for the Woodstock area, including let outs/enrichment visits, in-your-home overnight dog-sitting, and pet taxi services!
At Be Well Dogs, our mission is to provide dog training and behaviour modification services that support the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of pets and their families. Using humane, science-based methods, we work closely with veterinary teams to ensure a well-rounded approach to behavior modification, fostering strong, positive bonds between dogs and their owners.
Our Values
Humane Training: we only utilize the most kind and gentle training methods and do not subscribe to outdated and harmful ideologies.
Continuing Education: we stay up-to-date on developments in animal behaviour science and use methods in-line with recommendations from major veterinary and behaviour organizations.
Integrated Approach: we believe that behaviour is best approached holistically, with attention to both physical and emotional wellbeing of our learners.
Compassion and Empathy: we know how difficult it can be to care for a challenging dog and approach our clients with compassion and understanding, always.
