專訪IB99謝佳蕙Miki
【記者Helen & Lena／綜合報導】
IBMBA 99 Miki 學姊
藉由專業訓狗師的專業技能，減少寵物被遺棄的機會-----與訓狗師Miki的訪問
1.請學姊簡述一下求學/工作背景。
在美國主修marketing,畢業之後在美國工作三年
本來一直想當海豚訓練師, 但因緣際會之下, 在2007年, 帶自己的狗，參與狗的訓練課程,上了課之後, 發現自己很喜歡這個工作. 因為狗可以透過訓練過程, 和主人的關係變好, 也降低了狗被遺棄的機率。
2010年加入IBMBA的行列. 在學期間不僅重溫很多商管專業知識，也把訓狗的觀念運用在論文中．
Miki同時也是南部柯基犬幫的創辦人，為柯基犬的飼主建立一個交流的平台，互相聯誼並且交換心得．
2. 請問何時開始有創業的念頭, 契機？
2013年三月正式開始慢慢有想要開設訓狗教室的念頭．
Miki認為藉由狗訓練課程，如果狗可以透過訓練，跟主人建立更良好的關係,那主人相對不會輕易遺棄狗；同時，寵物在外面的時候，也能守秩序，不影響他人．
3. 可以請你介紹一下米拉寵物新主義嗎？主要服務項目以及人員組成。
目前教室的課程設計分為三個部分，分別是初級班、中級班和高級班。另外有特別的才藝班，若是想讓寵物有特殊技能即可選擇此課程。
訓練的出發點，主要都是要讓寵物思考，如何聽從主人的命令，並作出對應的行為。
初級班— 基本動作, 基本美容, 飲食, 基本照料。
中級班— 訓練寵物的穩定性，使其能夠服從主人的命令 。
高級班— 進階穩定性訓練。
完美狗課程—連續六天把你的狗變完美!
4. 可否簡述目前為止遇到的最大困難? 是否有找到解決辦法? 辦法為何?
一開始遭受到家人的不認同，但是慢慢和他們溝通， 試著用成果來讓他人了解此工作的意義和目的何在，漸漸地比較能受到支持。
5. 台灣是否有和美國類似的訓狗師執照考試?
目前台灣並無公認的訓狗師執照考試，但是有一由戴更基醫師發起的台灣動物行為資源中心（TABRC），在那邊可以找到很多相關資訊。
另外英國有一個KCAI認證，總共有五個等級，也可以上網了解資訊。
6. 最後有沒有什麼話想跟大家說?
雖然訓狗這個行業在台灣並不盛行，但是我相信，我所做的是一件有意義的事。藉由耐心，一點一滴把訓狗的觀念帶給大家，慢慢地會被大家接受，並且樂於帶著自己的狗一起去上訓練課程，也就能和寵物建立更良好的關係，降低狗被遺棄的機會。
1. Please briefly tell us your education and working background.
Miki finished her bachelor degree in the U.S. She was interested in dolphin training at first but for some reason she took her dog to a dog trainer training class in 2007. After that, she found that she was interested in becoming a dog trainer. She believes that by training a dog well, the relationship between the dog and its master would improve. In this way, people will not throw their dogs away easily.
In 2010, Miki joined the IBMBA; by studying in the IBMBA program she learned not only business, but also used dog training in her graduate thesis. Miki is the founder of Corgi alliance in southern Taiwan. The organization is a platform for all people who raise Corgis.
2. When did you have the idea of setting up Mila dog training academy?
In March, 2013, Miki started to plan the opening of the dog training classes.
She thinks that a well-trained dog will be liked by people, in this way; there will be fewer stray dogs on the street.
3. Would you please introduce Mila dog training academy? Ex: The main services…
Currently Mila has three main courses for dogs, and the courses are divided into three parts.
Beginner—Basic behavior, diet, and how to take care of your dogs
Intermediate--- Training dogs’ stability and making them follow their masters’ orders
Advance---More stability training
Besides the above normal courses, Mila also offers special tricks and talent courses for dogs.
“Perfect dog course”—making your dog become a perfect dog is a course that lasts for six days.
4. Would you tell us the biggest difficulties you have encountered so far?
My parents were strongly against the idea of me having my own dog training business; they just could not understand why I would want to do this.
As time goes by, I try to make them understand that dog training is not only a job, but a business that could help make the environment better. They have gradually accepted my ideas.
5. Is there any official dog trainer license test in Taiwan?
Unfortunately there is no dog trainer license test in Taiwan but there is a Taiwan Animal Behavior Research Center (TABRC), which you may find a lot of information about dog training. There is another certificate called KCAI, it is a certificate based in England.
6. Do you have anything want to say to the people?
Although the dog training is not well-known in Taiwan so far, I believe that I am doing something meaningful for myself, and the society. I will keep letting people know the idea of dog training and how important it is for the people who own dogs. Also, I would like to emphasize that joining dog training courses with your dog can help improve the relationship between you and the dog. I hope everyone enjoys the training process, and has a good relationship with their lovely dogs! (By Helen)