Our Team

With her love for animals, and entrepreneurial drive, Jill set-forth to start a dog walking and pet services company where she could provide her clients with an exceptional level of care and attention. Jill has immersed herself in the world of all things dogs. She is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals, and is certified in Canine Communication, Pet Psychology, NAVC Pet Nutrition Coach - Canine Nutrition, Pet First Aid & CPR, Heroes for Healthy Pets Infectious Disease Management, Instinct Dog Training Leash Reactivity and Canine Enrichment & Mental Stimulation. Additionally, she has attended numerous obedience and training classes with her own dogs over the years and hours of lectures on holistic dog care from some of the worlds leading holistic veterinarians and nutritionists. Jill earned her CPCN (Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist) designation in raw and fresh food feeding in December 2024.

Jill and her working-line Labrador, Ellie, began competing in Scent Detection in 2023, earning their first title in early 2024 with a 1st place finish. They have since titled through Advanced and Excellent levels with multiple 1st place placements and are currently working toward their Championship title while training at the Elite level. They have recently expanded their competitive work into the North American Sport Dog Association (NASDA) as part of their continued development in advanced detection sport.

Jill was accepted into the IACP-CDT program in 2024 and completed her case studies in October 2025 to earn her certified professional dog trainer designation. In March 2025, Jill successfully completed intensive coursework in Natural Sciences, focusing on Neurobiology (how the brain processes information and regulates behaviour), Genetics, and Endocrinology, earning her certification for application in canine behaviour modification and training. Through advanced studies in canine brain structure, learning processes, hormone-driven behaviour, stress resilience, fear, anxiety, and aggression, Jill deepened her understanding of how dogs think, learn, and respond to their environment. Her expertise allows her to apply cutting-edge, science-backed strategies to training and behaviour modification, helping dogs and their owners build stronger, more harmonious relationships. She also has had the opportunity to work with one of her own dogs with a highly sought after International celebrity dog trainer and canine educator from New York, USA, who is one of the biggest names in the dog training business. The experience was invaluable and brought an extensive amount of knowledge to pass on to her clients. Jill also shadowed trained with another world renowned dog trainer in the USA in June of 2024 focusing on dog training for behavioural challenges and rehabilitation.

Prior to this venture, Jill spent over 17 years working in Calgary's Corporate Sector. In the early 2000's, Jill worked for a global law firm in Human Resources. She then decided to make the move over to the Energy Sector where she spent over 10+ years working on the financial and technical side specializing in assets and divestitures with both smaller boutique companies and global banking giants, in their Capital Markets division.

Jill was born and raised in British Columbia, her love of the outdoors and mountains is hardwired into her soul. She has been a life-long dog owner and she loves to spend her spare time in the mountains camping and hiking with her own pups, Zoë, Ellie and Sasha.

WestsideBArk! was established in 2017.