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QUALIFICATIONS

There may be no better way to communicate and demonstrate my qualifications than to experience my guidance and training techniques first hand, however below are some of the qualifications I have acquired. 

Institute of Modern Dog Training:
K9 First Aid

October 2022

 The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers is the leading education provider for Dog Trainers and Behaviourists and is a Registered Learning Centre. 

K9 First Aid provides reassurance to my clients that their dogs health and safety is paramount. 

Enhanced disclosure barring serivce

Renewed annually

An Enhanced DBS is a check to ensure the individual is not listed on the Children's Barred List or Adult First List.

I have an up-to-date DBS certificate which is checked and updated annually. This offers a safe service and reassurance to my clients. 

Institute of Modern Dog Training: Canine Body Language

October 2022

 It is important for canine professionals to have the skill and experience to observe and interpret what our dogs are communicating, this includes environmental influences, interpretation, how to help owners and how to help the dog.

Institute of Modern Dog Training: Breed & Predatory Motor Patterns

October 2022

The dog's breed and predicted Predatory Motor Pattern will have a huge influence on their behaviour, both desirable and undesirable. This course has reinforced the tools required to understand, live with and embrace the individual dog's breed and characteristics and Predatory Motor Pattern.

Institute of Modern Dog Training and Behaviours: Separation Anxiety and Related Disorders

November 2022

Due to Covid lockdown, this area of development has not been more important to trainers and owners. I have gained knowledge regarding separation distress/anxiety, signs, prevention, disorders and triggers, guidance, training and rehabilitation.

Institution of Modern Training and Behaviours: Red Flag Behaviours: Canine Emotional Health

September 2022

 I have gained knowledge and experience studying Red Flag Behaviours presented by dogs with emotional and often behavioural health issues.

Institute of Modern Dog Training and Behaviours: Canine Adolescence

October 2022

Knowledge gained through the complexities of adolescence, how to communicate with owners and approach to training opportunities and behaviour changes of the adolescent dog.

Gundog Trainers Academy

Handlers Course

The Handler’s course supported me in improving my own skills to progress my gundog training to the next level when training my own dogs.By developing my knowledge on proven science-based methods and strategies, alongside theory and practical learning has helped me to create my own force-free, non-coercive, R+ methods and approaches to my training. 

Gundog Trainers Academy

Teachers Course

The teacher’s course is developing my knowledge and skills as a positive reinforcement dog training professional able to teach gundog skills in my gundog classes.  Broadening and strengthening my learning in theory and practical skills, behaviour, rules and regulations around shooting, specific gundog equipment, breed differences, managing arousal and much more. On completion of the course I will receive accreditation with ‘The Gundog Training Academy’ and become a member of the ABTC. The course is supported by 'The Gundog Club'

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