Time to talk a little bit about me and my background with our canine companions
From a child, my family were dog lovers and dogs have always played an important part in my life. The characteristics and behaviours of dog began to intrigue me and I decided to look deeper into our human relationship with dogs. This interest led me to study canine psychology. I have been working with dogs for the last 11 years starting with my dog walking business and then moving quickly into learning different training methods and studying dog behaviour.
I am an associate member of the PDTI (Pet Dog Training Instructors) and passed with merit their Instructors Certificate.I have also passed their Advanced Certificate with merit.
I have a level 5 Diploma in canine behaviour and management with Harper Adams University, and am also a student member of the KCAI (Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors).
I received an "achievement" certificate at Robert Alleynes Instructors Course, he is well known in the dog world and from TV's Dog Borstal.
I am currently studying my level 3 Diploma in Canine Aggression with Compass Education which is recognised by the Canine bodies.
Keeping up-to-date and learning new techniques is a must in dog training, so its very important to me to constantly expand my knowledge by attending as many seminars and courses as possible and read a large spectrum of material pertaining to dogs and understanding their behaviours and needs.
I have a broad knowledge of different training techniques and have trained my own dogs in the Kennel Club Good Citizenship Scheme and also agility.
I am Animal Welfare Manager at Foal Farm Rescue Centre. I really enjoy this work and would encourage people to consider rescue dogs . Here is the contact for Foal Farm www.foalfarm.org.uk
