The CEO (Chief Education Officer)
Dr KANG NEE - Victoria Stilwell Acadeny Faculty Advisor; Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (CDBC); Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA); Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT): Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT); Fun Scent Games Instructor (FSG-1); PACCC-Certified (Provider, Manager, Operator); Elite-Fear Free Certified Professional; Low Stress Handling Certified; Pet First-Aid Certified; Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) AdvocateWhy choose an independently certified professional dog trainer or certified dog behaviour consultant?
Because just as you wouldn’t see someone who isn’t a qualified doctor, you wouldn’t leave your dog’s education to unqualified individuals.

I’m Nee – a scientist trained in the study of animal behaviour, a certified dog behaviour consultant, a certified professional dog trainer, a certified canine fitness trainer, a certified separation anxiety trainer, and a strong advocate of a “Do No Harm” evidence-based approach to dog training and animal care. I use humane, force-free training techniques and games that are safe and effective for dogs and people, and I’ve been helping dogs and their guardians in Singapore and abroad. To promote awareness of animal welfare issues, I conduct training for local shelters, and dog behaviour workshops for the public.
As a certified dog behaviour consultant and professional dog trainer, continuing education is a priority for me. I work closely with clients who often struggle to understand their dog’s behaviour – from puppy stuff to the challenges of growing up, and behaviour challenges in senior and special needs dogs. Continuing education from credible and reputable sources allows me to bring the knowledge and skills from best practices in the professional dog training and pet care industry to my clients and their family dogs.
I’m proud and privileged to have served as a Board Member, as well as being a Sponsor of The Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC), which advocates for continuing education through independent certification that identifies trusted pet care services for the discerning pet parent.
Even while busy training dogs, I have written articles on dog behaviour modification and training for both local and international magazines. Together with cheerfuldogswalking.com, we have created illustrated guides to essential dog training games which can be found at The Cheerfuldogs Freebies. Read my Member Profile in The APDT Chronicle of The Dog.
“Cheerful Dogs, Happy People” – it’s what I want to help dogs and their guardians become.

How to choose a certified professional dog trainer or dog behaviour consultant?
Certified professional dog trainers and dog behaviour consultants do not all use the same training methods. I am a force-free dog trainer and behaviour consultant and will only use ethical, humane, rewards-based techniques that help your dog feel safe in his learning environment.
Some of My Achievements
Some of my publications:
- Published paper, “One Dog at a Time: Enriching the Emotional Lives of Shelter Dogs, while Navigating Real-world Challenges” – in IAABC Journal.
- Published paper, “Through Thick and Thin: Caring for and Training Dogs with Disabilities” – in IAABC Journal. Nominee for Excellence in the Category of Online Article – Behaviour and Training, Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) Annual Writing Competition 2018.
- Published paper, Learning to Conquer Fear. In The Pet Professional Guild’s “Barks from the Guild”, March 2017.
- Interviewed by OrdinaryPeople.ink in “Dog Training the Positive Way with cheerfuldogs.com”, August 2016.
- Profiled by The Pet Professional Guild in Profile in “Barks from The Guild”, July 2015
- Profiled by APDT in “The Chronicle of The Dog”, Summer 2015 Issue
- Published paper, “Putting the ‘Good’ into Something ‘Bad'” – in APDT “The Chronicle of The Dog, Summer 2013 Issue”
- Published paper, “The Midnight Snack” – in APDT “The Chronicle of The Dog, Spring 2013 Issue”
- Achieved APDT C.L.A.S.S. Levels: Ph.D., M.A. & B.A. with Honours
- Published e-book, “Survival Among Humans – A How To Guide To A Sociable Dog” – in Apple iBookstore
- Wrote dog training articles for SPCA, Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group
- Trained shelter dogs and volunteers (Singapore)
- Assisted in group basic obedience classes, and private in-home lessons (USA)
- Award-winning Radio Producer-Presenter
Board and Committee Work
- Board Member; Member of Logistics, Examinations & Nominating Committees – The Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC): 2016 – 2019
- Member, Nominating Committee – The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT): 2017 – 2018
- Member, Shelter Committee – The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Singapore: 2015 – 2019
Visit to Wolf Park, USA
2013 – Meeting the researchers and wolves of Wolf Park, Indiana, USA: thanks to the hospitality of Pat Goodman and Monty Sloane.
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Talking about wolves | With Pat Goodman and Wotan |
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Male wolf, Wotan | Meeting Wolfgang with Monty |
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Female wolf, Dharma, comes to greet | Howl Night |
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Wolves are not dogs, and dogs are not wolves, even though they share the same evolutionary ancestor. Study each species as they are. |
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