About Me
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Certified, Accredited Dog Trainer
Krisztina Harasztosi MSc.
CDBC, ADT-IAABC, PST-CI, CSAP-BC,FDM,
CFFP, AnimalKind
Diploma in Dog Obedience Training
Diploma in Dog Behavior Consultation
Certified Fear Free Animal Trainer
AnimalKind Accredited
Specialties
Aggression in Dogs Master Course
Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultant
Certified by Julie Naismith.
Certified Instructor
Predation Substitute Training
(helping with chasing, recall and leash walk for high energy dogs) by Simon Mueller
B.A.T. Behavior Adjustment Training (Reactive dog training, empowering dogs) by Grisha Stewart Academy Certifeid in 2024.
Experiences
How it started?
Dogs have been part of my life since childhood. I was always fascinated by training and working with them; when I was around 10 years old, I taught my Transylvanian Hound to jump through a hula hoop and onto chairs for cookies. I was also the kid who happily walked dogs just for fun.
After moving to the Sunshine Coast, I often looked after my friends’ dogs and cats. One day a friend said, “You should start a dog walking business, I know someone who needs help with their dog.”
And that is how The Gibsons Dogrunner began in 2016.
In 2018 while working at the Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation Center I officially established my dog walking business: The Gibsons Dogrunner. I was specializing in private walks for dogs with special needs, including puppies, senior dogs, dogs with health issues, and reactive dogs.
Why was I “The Gibsons Dogrunner”?
When I started, one of my original services was exactly that: running with dogs.
But after working with my first reactive dog client, I realized I wanted to understand behaviour on a much deeper level and help dogs who needed more than exercise. I started studying to become a professional dog trainer and behaviour consultant, focusing on reactivity, fear, anxiety, and complex behaviour challenges.
In 2020, I completely transitioned away from dog walking and running services and dedicated my work fully to training and behaviour consulting.
In 2026, I changed my name to TGD Behaviour & Training to better represent what I do today, while keeping the familiar TGD identity that has been part of my journey from the beginning.
No fear, no force, no aversive
My focus is on helping dogs who are fearful, reactive, hyper, or aggressive, as well as preventing these issues from developing in puppies. I am dedicated to fear-free, force-free, aversive-free, and science-based training techniques. I enjoy working with dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds, including many rescue dogs.
I have always believed in the sentience of animals and the effectiveness of positive reinforcement. Scientific evidence supports this belief, showing that punishment-based training is not only unnecessary but also cruel, often leading to increased anxiety and fear in animals. One of the many research
It is important for me to be part of the aversive-free and fear-free trainer community to support these organizations and educate dog guardians about better choices than punishment. I am professional member of the Initiative Force-Free Dog Training Organization and AnimalKind Accredited by the BCSPCA.
Read Here More About My Training Method.
Excellence for my community
I feel blessed to live in the beautiful Gibsons, Sunshine Coast, BC. Serving the Coast communities, I offer private training sessions, customizing behavior modification plans to meet the unique needs of each dog and owner. This approach fosters strong, harmonious relationships. In more complex cases, I collaborate with local veterinarians, highlighting the strong professional relationships I've built within the community. I also maintain open communication with other trainers and dog professionals, believing that collaboration among those dedicated to humane animal training is crucial.
