Sandra Gabler
Bio
I am owner/operator (now retired) of Gableridge German Shepherds and Dog Sports. Over the course of 40 years or so, I have trained our own and others’ dogs in conformation, obedience (group classes) and various dog sports including Barn Hunt. I have bred/whelped many litters of German Shepherds over 30 odd years, so am very familiar with raising, training and evaluating puppies. I am currently certified as a dog trainer CPDT-KA, Certified as a Trick Dog trainer and for a while I was a Canine Good Neighbour evaluator. I have been a member of the Canadian Association of Pet dog trainers (CAPDT) for over 10 years. I belong to the SDDA (sporting detection dogs association), hold a supporting membership in the IAABC (international Association of Animal Behaviourists) and am a Life member of the Canadian Kennel Club.
Over the years, I have held dog training classes for conformation, obedience and barn hunt, organized and hosted canine events including Canine Good Neighbor evaluations and temperament tests (through the former Canadian TTA and the US Temperament test organization ATTS). From 2018 and through covid I owned and operated the Gableridge Barn Hunt Club (a BHA registered Barn Hunt club) and hosted Barn Hunt trials, and Barn hunt training workshops.
What do you believe you can bring to the board and the organization?
For several years, I was a director on the board of the German Shepherd dog club of Canada. In this role, I redesigned and maintained the website, newsletter, and set up a health and genetics committee.
Why would you like to serve on the CAPDT Board?
In 2024 life changed, we sold the farm and moved to Perth. I have retired from hands-on dog training for a while but I hope to be able to use my many years of experience in the dog business and doing dog training as well as my work background in planning and communications to further the goals and objectives of the CAPDT. I think I can bring a fresh perspective to the board and a willingness to participate actively in making change.
