Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications & Achievments:
Currently studying: Advanced Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour- Level 6 (Module 6)
Currently studying – School of Canine Science – Behaviour Bible
Dog Training College – Assistance Dog Specialist – Sept 2023
Dog Training College – Scentwork Specialist – July 2022
Julie Naismith – Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer May 2022
Canine Reactivity Specialist Course March 2022
The Puppy Lab – Online Course – The School of Canine Science – November 2020
Advance Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour – Canine – Level 5 – Merit – April 2020
30 days of Canine Science – Online course – School of Canine Science -September 2019
Dog First Aid and Emergency Canine Care – Dog First Aid – March 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Grooming Course – April 2014 Marmalade Dog First Aid Course – September 2016
Animal Psychology Diploma – March 2014 (Online Acadamies)
Dog First Aid Course – February 2014
Dog Training Instructor Theory Course – July 2013 (AA Dog Training)
Experience, seminars, webinars and courses attended:
Advanced Masterclass – Helping Dogs in Difficulty – Dr Clive Wynne – May 2023
Advanced Masterclass – The Raw Pet Food Medics – Dr Nick Thompson, Dr Brendan Clarke, Br Connor Brady Feb 2023
Danielle Beck – Cases Exposed – Webinar Oct 2022
Positively Dogs – Dog Behaviour Conference – April 2022
Canine Adolescence – IMDT – Webinar March 2022
Working with Aggression in Multi-dog Households – Webinar – The DoGenus – Feb 2022
Live Group Mentor Session with Michael Shikashio – Child directed Aggression – Webinar – Kids Around Dogs – Feb 2022
Puppy Socialiasation Case Studies with Chirag Patel – Webinar- Feb 2022
Running a successful puppy class -Webinar – PACT Dec 2021
Understanding Canine Body Language Workshop – Oct 2021
NO! That’s MINE! Dog to Dog Resource Guarding” with Michael Shikashio CDBC – October 2021
IMDT – Separation Distress (Anxiety) & Related Disorders – day course – 26th September 2020
Webinar : Dr Ian Dunbar, Quantifying Reliability & Speed of Training 27th May 2020
International Dog Behaviour Conference (9th & 10th May 2020)
Trainer & Behaviourist COVID-19 Certificate – May 2020
An Introduction to Pet Anxiety (Dog and Cat) Online Seminar – Caroline Clark – Pet Education & Training May 2020
Dog Law – Live – Trevor Cooper – April 2020
TCBTC Conference – Coventry – Canine Aggression and Predation – Perspectives and Practical Solutions – October 2019
Tellington TTouch Workshop – June 2019
Understanding our Companion Animal: Ethology, Welfare and training – University of Winchester – March 2019
The School of Canine Science – Fear – November 2018
Understanding Canine Body Language – Natalie Light – Sept 2018
Managing Your Reactive Dog – Natalie Light – Nov 2017
Animals in our Midst – How did pet-keeping evolve? Dr John Bradshaw – October 2017
Preparing for fireworks – How to keep your dog safe, happy and relaxed – Natalie Light – Sept 2016
Ross McCarthy – Prevention & Reformation of dog aggression – March 2014
I have been working and training with dogs hands on since July 2013.
I have also attended many, many more webinars over the years
Memberships
Full member of International Society for Animal Professionals (ISAP)
Provisional member of The Canine Behaviour and Training Society (TCBTS)
Approved Dog Trainer – The Dog Training College
Certified SA Behaviour Consultant
Canine Training Professional – PPGBI – Pet Professionals Guild British Isles