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Mary Ann Warren
Mary-Ann Warren has been working with dogs for over 40 years. She has trained her own dogs in protection, upland bird hunting, obedience, and search. Since the early 80's, she has trained individuals in obedience and in the early nineties started instructing tracking followed soon after with training search dogs teams.
A few of her achievements:
Awarded the 30 and 25 years medal by Search & Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada
* Online training for SAR K9 Armenia, Country of Armenia
*Train the K9 trainer course for the Malta Civil Department K9 Section
*Instructing the Country of Malta Civil Department K9 Section in Disaster K9
*2017, Qualified Expert court witness for human remains detection training and handling in the state of Tennessee.
*Awarded the Alberta Emergency Services 22 year medal given by *Office of the Fire Commissionaire SAR Liaison Mike Cook.
*First female civilian to pass the RCMP civilian tracking dog certification in Alberta.
*First female civilian to be invited to work with the Canadian HUSAR Task Force II team based out of Calgary.
*Since 1994, Volunteer Search Dog Handler.
*Since 1999, volunteers as the Training Director with the Search & Rescue Dog Association of Alberta® (SARDAA).
*For many years sat on the Provincial SAR Alberta Board and Executive Committee.
*Developed progressive training methods for SAR dog handlers.
*Published Author 'Bark Alert©' Basic Search Dog and Basic Human Remains Detection Dog, Bark Alert Continued Education and Bark Alert Human Remains Detection Dog -Early Development workbooks.
*Developed realistic training for the pet owner.
Awarded the Alberta Emergency Service Medal given by Edmonton Police Service Chief Mike Boyd for over 12 years of service
2026 Awarded the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award
*International Trainer/SAR dog Evaluator/Speaker/Author
Past SDDA Judge
Current C-WAGS Judge
What method do I use for
dog training?
At Precision Search Dog, we understand that every dog is unique, and so is their training journey.
With 40 years of-on experience, I've developed a diverse range of training methods tailored to meet the individual needs each dog and their owner.
Whether it’s capturing, molding, or luring, I focus on what works best for your furry friend, ensuring a positive and effective training experience.
My approach is not limited to purely positive methods; I adapt my techniques to help each dog thrive, prioritizing their well-being and your relationship with them.
Feel free to customize it further! If you have any specific requests or changes, let me know