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.
Dog First Aid.Com
Feb 2025 - Feb 2028
Dog First Aid are a network of veterinary professionals and trainers with a shared vision - to give everyone the confidence to act in an emergency.
This course was a full day of practical and theory based teaching.
The service provides ongoing updates from the British Veterinary Association.
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
Fully Accredited GTA Instructor (GTA-AD) and ABTC Trainiing Instructor (ABTC-ATI)
The teacher’s course has developed my knowledge and skills as a positive reinforcement dog training professional. Broadening and strengthening my learning in theory and practical skills, canine behaviour, rules and regulations around shooting, the use of specific gundog equipment, breed differences and managing arousal.