About Dave | Dave McMahon

About Dave

	“I love what I do every day of my life. I help people and their dogs and I know that I make a difference in their lives.” Originator of the “First Command Response Training Theory and Methods” that are used by our graduate student trainers world wide. Dave McMahon is a consultant to rescue groups on the assesment and temperment of dogs that are adopted.

	Presently Host of “All About Dogs” on 105.1 ED FM every sunday morning at 8:00am till 9:00am.A live to air call-in radio talk show with different topics & great guests each week. Author of “Obedience Training For the Family Dog”Author of “Don’t Get Bit” A Dog Bite Prevention Book Book For Children Get Your Copy Today At The School! Proprietor/Operator of McMahon’s Dog Training Academy Training in personal protection estate and corporate security Listed as School for dog trainers with the International Association Of Canine Professionals. Academy for K-9 Security Dog Handlers Instructor at community college Instructs handlers and dogs at FrontLine K-9 Security and Investigations in Toronto, Ontario We are listed in the 2004 & 2005 Blueline Law Enforcement Supplies and Services Guide We are also listed in the 2004 Dogs Annual under the Ontario Trainer Directory Has trained Humane Society Staff on the “Proper use of Training Collars” & Humane Training Methods Established 20 years Listed in “Dogs In Canada Annual 2005″ & “Dogs U.S.A. Annual 2005″ Provided 1st Therapy Dog and Handler to the Tender Wishes Foundation of Canada Canine Selection Agent for Civilians who wish to acquire dogs for special purposes Canine Selection Agent for Private Law Enforcement Agencies Full time husband and father Niagara College Contributing Writer to: the Lincoln County Humane Society & the Welland Humane Society Newsletter. Dave is the instructor and founder of the Pet Care Worker Program (certificate course). Dave presents seminars on pet grooming, dog bite prevention, therapy dog visitation, and the very popular seminar “Solving Canine Behaviour Problems”. Dave received the teaching excellence award from Niagara College in 1997. He has been teaching at Niagara College since 1990. Mohawk College Dave presently offers seminars at Mohawk College on such topics as, basic dog grooming, dog bite prevention, solving canine behaviour problems. Port Colborne Community Living Organization REHABILITATOR Dave Rehabilitates hundreds of dogs every year. Dave is recommended by Vets, breeders, and thousands of his satisfied clients from around the world! The Youth at R.A.F.T Resourse Association For Teens Dave is working with the Youth at R.A.F.T Resourse Association For Teens in St.Catharines. Dave is teaching the Youth about the responsibility of dog ownership including the physical & emotional needs of the canine, as well as the importance of proper humane obedience training to ensure that dogs will live a Healthy,Happy & Safe Life! The Youth are integrated into the grooming & training of the dogs, this tactile involvement with the dogs builds self confidence and knowledge in the youth. Radio Personalities & NHL Hockey Players!! Dave has had the pleasure of coaching the following individuals in Dog Training: Popular Radio Personalities from 97.7 HTZ FM ,Kristy Knight – [Very Entertaining] , Paul Moris, Jack Peets. From CKTB 610 AM Radio Tim Denis. NHL Hockey Player New York Rangers Dan Girardi. I enjoy coaching the people as much as I enjoy their dogs! Appearances as a guest speaker on: 105.1FM The River withLaura Leigh & Mike Ryan on the Breakfast Club Morning Show. www.theriver.com
	*Accomplishments* Instructed the “Animal Care Program” 2002 Writer Title: Lifestyle Obedience Training for the Family Dog Author: McMahon Other: Soft back manual available at Welland Public Library, Niagara Falls Public Library, St. Catharines Public Library Contributing writer to the following publications: - The Niagara Falls Humane Society newsletter (Guest Columnist) - The International Association of Canine Professionals Safe Hands Journal - Dog Sport Magazine – “Training Narcotic Dogs” March/April 2005 issue - Pets Atlantic Magazine, Summer 2005 issue Radio Dave hosted (Dog Talk) on C.J.R.N. 710 AM radio in 1991 – 1992. This was an informative phone in show. Dave produced and hosted “Dog Talk” on C.H.O.W. 1470 AM radio in 1992 – 1994. This was a popular radio talk show. Dave was a frequent guest on the Tim Dennis Show, C.K.T.B. 610 AM radio in 1994-1998. He provided advice on dog care and training to phone in callers. Television Featured on CITY TV’s Breakfast Television show where he demonstrated obedience routines with his dogs. Produced and hosted a 15 part mini series on Rogers Cable 10 in Stoney Creek, Ontario, called “Training the Family Dog” in 1992. Appeared for 10 weeks on CHCH TV Hamilton, Ontario, as an expert dog trainer. Many guest appearances on the television show, “Daytime”, a local cable television show in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Guest speaker at the Toronto Sportsman Show in 2002. Dave performed training drill demonstrations with one of his K-9 Security Classes and lectured on the use of dogs in the security industry in Ontario. Received a Screen Credit as a Expert Consultant to the Outdoor Life Network -Ultimate Dogs: Highly Trainable. Television Special. May 8th 2005. Trainer Director and Instructor to: Government Licensed Law Enforcement Agencies, Security companies that are licenced to use dogs: Flannigan’s Protective Services Sheprott K-9 Security Globex Security International Frontline Security K-9 Investigation Team Dave provides training classes for security companies that are licenced to use dogs in their operations. Handlers and dogs are trained in obstacle work, narcotic detection, bomb detection, man – tracking, obedience, protection, patrol and alarm response, building searches. Therapy Dog Visitation and Testing Dave evaluates dogs for therapy work and volunteers with his human and canine students to visit at Shaver Hospital, Dorchester Manor, Linhaven Retirement Home, Sunset Haven Home for the Aged, and Niagara Falls General Hospital. We are Therapy Dog Handlers and Trainers for the Millennium Trail Manor in Niagara Falls, ON

	*Other ServicesDave provides private/group Behaviour ConsultationsJudgeObedience Judge for the Jack Russell Terrier National Trial, Valens Conservation Park – 1994 Judge for the Niagara Falls Humane Society Pet Show – 2003 Obedience Judge for Jack Russell Terrier National Trial – September 19, 2004 Evaluator* Certified Evaluator by the Canadian Kennel Club for the Canine Good Neighbour Program Breeder Breeder of Belgian Malinois Exhibitor Dave has earned C.K.C. Obedience titles with his dogs. Memberships International Association of Canine Professionals Professional Pet Dog Trainers Association of Canada Human – Animal Bond Association C.K.C. Canadian Kennel Club Member of National Law Enforcement K9 Association. U.S.A., “Dogs Against Drugs/Dogs Against Crime” Canine Accelerant Detection Association, Inc Kids Help Phone, Niagara Chapter Dave is an evaluator for the American Kennel Clubs Canine Good Citizen Test. Past evaluator for St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog Program Graduated a series of canine behaviour courses at University of Guelph (Ontario Veterinary College). Completed canine study courses through Professional Animal Behaviour Associates. Completed a Training Seminar called “Lessons From a Gang Cop” instructed by Tony Morrino a 28 year veteran from the L.A. Police Department. U.S.A. Provides presentations at public schools. “Safety for Kids”. Volunteers frequently to give talks to children on safety around dogs, and dog bite prevention.