My name is Mariann and I'm an instructor at Canis Oslo.
I'm 33 years old and live centrally in Oslo with my 5-year-old Labrador bitch, Oki. Oki and I compete together in rally obedience, competition obedience and are planning to start in working dog sports (search and rescue and field search). We've also achieved various certificates in nose work, amongst other things. One of the most fun things I know is testing out different dog sports and activities with Oki.
I've always wanted a dog, but my family never shared this dream, so when I got the opportunity to be a foster carer for a small guide dog puppy, I immediately said yes. This Labrador puppy was never approved as a guide dog and therefore stayed with me. During the time I was fostering, I discovered that dog training is incredibly fun and I wanted to learn more about it. We happened to enrol on a course with Canis clicker instructor Marianne Mjelva a few years ago, and this was my first encounter with clicker training and behavioural science principles — and that was it! I experienced the effect and the benefit that evidence-based practice gives both dog and handler — something I've since gone on to deepen my knowledge in.
I'm passionate about dog training expanding the dog's world and giving both dog and handler a better everyday life. Whether it's the family dog or the competition dog, I want to teach dog owners how they can give their dog greater freedom, whilst at the same time making life simpler for the owner — regardless of whether they compete or not.
I've attended Canis's clicker instructor training as a participant in 2025/2026 and VIP observer in 2026/2027.
I've also attended the Clickertraining LP course (competition obedience) annual course in 2025/2026 and 2026/2027.
In addition, I've attended various courses in rally obedience, competition obedience, nose work, play workshop with Craig Ogilvie, strength training for dogs, outdoor activities with dogs and pulling.
In my day job I work as a senior HR adviser, where I'm a link between business, HR and IT. I have qualifications in HR and people management, finance and business analytics. I've also worked 10 years in customer service, 2 years in recruitment and several years as an instructor for children at summer camp in golf. This has given me broad experience of working with people and seeing the individual.
As an instructor I want to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, and where both dog and handler learn and experience success. Dog training is one of the most fun things there is and my goal is to share this passion and joy with course participants!
