National Diploma in Animal Management (2years full time study at Capel Manor College)
Previously a member of local dog training club Canine Wizardry
Volunteered with 2 dog training clubs
NASDU Qualified Security Dog Handler
Training dogs with Primo Pet Services full time from January 2009 to April 2014
Currently training dogs full time with Elite dog training since April 2014
Trained in Advanced Pet First Aid Level 3
Certified Pet Microchipper
Experienced rescue dog home checker with The Animal Team reg Charity Number: 1167277
Dog Training for over 18years Own Dogs: 5
Additional Training, Experience and Study (not complete): 2008 to 2023 • IMDT Institute of Modern Dog Trainers Geert De Bolster Seminar on Dog Aggression • The American Kennel Club Canine College Courses including: ABC's of Dog Breeding, Genetics, AKC Breeding Basics and ABC's of Dog Breeding, Genetic Defects and Health • Victoria Stilwell's Inside Your Dog's Mind Lecture • Loose Lead Walking Workshop by Sally Gutteridge • The Dog Rescuer's Guide Workshop by Sally Gutteridge • The Wolf Awareness Workshop By Simone Mueller • Completed the Dr Ian Dunbar's 6hour GROWL Workshop - A Workshop Demo for Reactive Dogs • Completed 10 1/2 hours study - Dr Ian Dunbar's Treatment & Prevention of Dog Aggression: Biting & Fighting Course • Completed Dr Ian Dunbar's 10hour long online study - Crucial Concepts in Dog Behaviour & Training • Completed Dr Ian Dunbar's 4 Days SIRIUS® Dog Training Academy • Completed numerous online study sessions including topics such as BARF Diet (Bones And Raw Food), Introducing Dogs to Babies and Cat Behaviour. • Currently completing an additional Diploma in Canine Behaviour • Attended the 2021 Dog Behavior Conference - including speakers: Alexandra Horowitz, Clive Wynne, Sarah Fisher, Victoria Stilwell, Lisa Radosta, Sarah Heath, Michael Shikashio, Joshua Leeds, Dr. Kathy Murphy, Andrew Hale, Lisa Waggoner, Irith Bloom and more.
Current projects while on maternity leave: • Doing a short course about Canine Neuroscience with The International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour
2024: • IMDT course The Exercises: Foundations to Advanced with Steve Mann IMDT
Dog Training Assistant Jayme
Training since: 2012
Experience: Training dogs with Primo Pet Services 2012 to 2013 Experienced with dogs of all sizes.
Has owned many rescue dogs including Akitas, Dobermans, Shepherds and more.
Trained in Pet First Aid and has done training with NASDU security dogs.
Own Dogs: 1
Our team includes numerous volunteers who are keen to learn about force free dog training. We currently do not have the capacity to take on more members to our team.