Meet Our Staff

Penny Buckner, RN, Canine Behaviourist

Founder

Penny founded the Institute of Canine Sciences to provide expert training to advanced handlers, competitors and professionals in the canine care industry.

Penny is also the Training Director for the Synergy Working Dog Club, trains and handles working dogs, and specializes in the assessment and rehabilitation of dogs with behavioural problems and aggression.

Marvin Eng

Trainer Competition & Protection

Marvin actively competes in the sport of Schutzhund / IGP.

Marvin is the President of the Synergy Working Dog Club, the Chairperson of the Helper Committee for protection trainers for the GSSCC and is on the Helper Committee for the CWDF.

Ryan Eng

Trainer Obedience & Protection

Ryan is a member of the Synergy Working Dog Club.

Ryan focuses on obedience training to help owners raise healthy, happy dogs, and is a certified helper with the GSSCC.