Drae Baker, CBCC-KA, FDM
Certified Behaviour Consultant
Certified Family Dog Mediator
Certified SAPro Trainer
Separation Anxiety Specialist
Owner / Operator
Drae began her journey in early 2006 when she adopted two special needs dogs with fear, reactivity and anxiety challenges. Wanting to provide them with a better life, she immersed herself in learning about training and behaviour. In June 2008 she received her first certification as a professional dog trainer and began her career. Drae became the Head Trainer at a large Calgary dog training facility where she was able to continue learning and grow her skills. She has studied in complex behaviour challenges, animal nutrition, separation anxiety, and dog cognition. Believing that education is key, Drae has obtained several designations and certificates including CPDT-KSA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge and Skills Assessed), CBCC-KA (Certified Behaviour Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed), FDM (Family Dog Mediator), and SAPro Separation Anxiety Behaviour Consultant. She was one of only four in Canada to pass the first exam for the CBCC-KA certification and on completion of Julie Naismith's SAPro Separation Anxiety program, received feedback from the program director stating that her final assignment was "...simply brilliant... one of the best sessions I've seen." She has attended a multitude of conferences and courses to keep her education current. In 2014 Drae opened Dogwit Training to bring her skill and expertise to dog families across the city and focuses on dogs experiencing separation anxiety. She is on the Board of Directors at pause4change Rescue Foundation where she provides support in education and behaviour, and runs the puppy raising program at a local service dog school. While her beloved dogs Slugs and Diego have since passed, she is blessed to share her home with another canine companion - the delightful Brom Bones. Brom is a young 95lb Rottweiler/Newfoundland/Pyrenees mix who continues to teach and inspire Drae every day!