My love of dogs is at the heart of my training methods. Over the years I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in both competition work and in helping owners to build a brilliant, fun, loving, working relationship with their canine companion. My experiences, studies and in depth understanding of dogs, enables me to cover a wide spectrum of different needs of dogs and their owners. I have undertaken many studies in canine behaviour and training, and I am a certified dog trainer to Master’s level, gaining a vast number of certificates along the way. My experience ranges from boarding, training and behaviour modification, of which I have over 20 years of experience, to working with small groups of dog handlers on a weekly basis or 1-2-1 behaviour therapy. I love to see the connection between each dog and its owner, watching and assisting as the relationship develops and the trust between each owner and dog grows. Every relationship between dog and owner is unique and personalities and characters of each dog and owner are very different. I love using my wide knowledge of different behaviour types and characteristics to assist in making the relationship between every owner and their dog as positive, strong and understanding of one another as possible. I am passionate about helping dog handlers through those trickier stages, particularly the adolescent stage. It is wonderful to be able to help both handler and dog come together during this time and embrace this phase with fun strategies for problem prevention while also providing a healthy outlet for the enthusiasm and intelligence that each dog has to offer. Working as a team with your canine friend in competitions is a true testament to the partnership that you have developed with your dog. I enjoy competing in dog sports with my border collies and have qualified twice for Discover Dogs, one of the biggest Dog events in the UK, I have also competed in Crufts in 2016 with my dog Heidi. I relish in the opportunity to pass on my passion and enthusiasm for dog sports and regularly run training sessions in Competition Obedience, Hoopers, Canine Conditioning and Working Gun dogs, Tricks to Champion level and Scent Games. Over the years I have mentored and developed the knowledge and skills set of many other canine trainers and have worked as a tutor in canine behaviour for several years for a leading online course provider in canine behaviour. I have also used my facilities and knowledge to hold practical study days for canine behaviour students. Keen to share my knowledge and understanding of canine behaviour and training to other professionals, I have designed and tutored a level 5 accredited course in dog training for professionals. Most of all I pride myself in my holistic approach to training and behaviour. Using positive, science-based techniques to build trust and confidence between dogs and their owners. Creating a force free, fun way to connect and enhance the very special bond that you share with your dog. Diploma (HNDequiv) Modifying Canine aggression, credit Animal Care College Diploma Intro to Canine Massage, distinction, Animal Jobs direct Diploma, Canine Behaviour, I.S.C.P Diploma, Professional pet dog Boarding, Distinction, Compass education Diploma, Animal communication, Distinction, Stonebridge College Certificate Dog Trainer Certificate DN-DTC Dognostics Career College Certificate ABAP -1 applied behaviour analysis practitioner level 1 Simply Behaviour Certificate, Emotional healing for dogs, I.S.C.P Certificate Intro to The Neuroscience of Behaviour, Simply Behaviour Cert The Neural mechanism's of Emotional Contagion and Empathy, Simply Behaviour Certificate How dogs learn, Distinction, Compass Education and Training Certificate Puppy Training, Distinction, Compass Education and Training Certificate Pet dog ownership, Merit, Animal care College Certificate Intro canine psychology, . Distinction, Animal Care College CertificateTraining Meister Masters PPG Certificate TrickMeister Journeyman PPG Certificate TrickMeister Apprentice PPG Certificate Competition Obedience BCCS Certificate Learn to speak Dog, Sarah Whitehead TrickMeister Apprentice team title Heidi TM-DNA CRUFTS finalist 2016 KCGCDS DISCOVER DOGS Semi finalist KCGCDS discover dogs 2015 DISCOVER DOGS Semi finalist KCGCDS discover dogs 2014 KC Obedience Class Finals 2016 KC Obedience Class Finals 2015 Certified canine conditioning coach Certified Animal Actor evaluator Certified Hoopers instructor Canine Hoopers World Certified Hooperholics levels instructor HUK Certified Behaviour practitioner ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac Certified Dog Trainer DN-DTC Dognostics career college Certified Fun Scent Games Instructor Dognostics Career College Certified Trick dog Instructor CDTI DMWYD Certified, Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach CCFC DMWYD Certified PDT, Absolute Dogs Certified Dog Reiki Practitioner, Caroline Lewis Certified Implanter, Petlog Play Seminar &workshop, John Rodgerson Play workshop with Craig Ogilvie Suzanne Clothier 2 day seminar, trainer skills, dog conformation and behaviour Positive Gundog training 2 day workshop with Pauline B Jackson Dog aggression workshop with Julie Bedford Seminar Truth about wolves & dogs, Toni Shelbourne Workshop TTouch for dogs, with Shona Moon Workshop Scent work 1,Talking dogs with Pam Mackinnon Workshop Scent work 2, Talking dogs Workshop IMDT, WDSG, tracking and scent Certificate Workshop, Treiball workshop, Self control and focus, Pauline B Jackson Workshop Introduction to predatory behaviour, Angela Stockdale Workshop Predatory chase Angela Stockdale Workshop 2 day instructor course, Brenda Aloff Workshop 2 day instructor, behaviour and training, Kathy Sdao Workshop, Wolf study day, Wolf conservation centre Reading Workshop, 2 day Instructor, Odin Canine Services Course, 1 week intensive instructor training, B.I.P.D.T Proud owner of 5 KC Good citizens at Bronze, Silver and Gold Proud owner of trick dog champion Competing in competition obedience level A and B class Competing in canine hoopers HUK certified judge Sparks team coach to trick dog champion level AKC

My love of dogs is at the heart of my training methods. Over the years I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in both competition work and in helping owners to build a brilliant, fun, loving, working relationship with their canine companion. My experiences, studies and in depth understanding of dogs, enables me to cover a wide spectrum of different needs of dogs and their owners. I have undertaken many studies in canine behaviour and training, and I am a certified dog trainer to Master’s level, gaining a vast number of certificates along the way. My experience ranges from boarding, training and behaviour modification, of which I have over 20 years of experience, to working with small groups of dog handlers on a weekly basis or 1-2-1 behaviour therapy. I love to see the connection between each dog and its owner, watching and assisting as the relationship develops and the trust between each owner and dog grows. Every relationship between dog and owner is unique and personalities and characters of each dog and owner are very different. I love using my wide knowledge of different behaviour types and characteristics to assist in making the relationship between every owner and their dog as positive, strong and understanding of one another as possible. I am passionate about helping dog handlers through those trickier stages, particularly the adolescent stage. It is wonderful to be able to help both handler and dog come together during this time and embrace this phase with fun strategies for problem prevention while also providing a healthy outlet for the enthusiasm and intelligence that each dog has to offer. Working as a team with your canine friend in competitions is a true testament to the partnership that you have developed with your dog. I enjoy competing in dog sports with my border collies and have qualified twice for Discover Dogs, one of the biggest Dog events in the UK, I have also competed in Crufts in 2016 with my dog Heidi. I relish in the opportunity to pass on my passion and enthusiasm for dog sports and regularly run training sessions in Competition Obedience, Hoopers, Canine Conditioning and Working Gun dogs, Tricks to Champion level and Scent Games. Over the years I have mentored and developed the knowledge and skills set of many other canine trainers and have worked as a tutor in canine behaviour for several years for a leading online course provider in canine behaviour. I have also used my facilities and knowledge to hold practical study days for canine behaviour students. Keen to share my knowledge and understanding of canine behaviour and training to other professionals, I have designed and tutored a level 5 accredited course in dog training for professionals. Most of all I pride myself in my holistic approach to training and behaviour. Using positive, science-based techniques to build trust and confidence between dogs and their owners. Creating a force free, fun way to connect and enhance the very special bond that you share with your dog. Diploma (HNDequiv) Modifying Canine aggression, credit Animal Care College Diploma Intro to Canine Massage, distinction, Animal Jobs direct Diploma, Canine Behaviour, I.S.C.P Diploma, Professional pet dog Boarding, Distinction, Compass education Diploma, Animal communication, Distinction, Stonebridge College Certificate Dog Trainer Certificate DN-DTC Dognostics Career College Certificate ABAP -1 applied behaviour analysis practitioner level 1 Simply Behaviour Certificate, Emotional healing for dogs, I.S.C.P Certificate Intro to The Neuroscience of Behaviour, Simply Behaviour Cert The Neural mechanism's of Emotional Contagion and Empathy, Simply Behaviour Certificate How dogs learn, Distinction, Compass Education and Training Certificate Puppy Training, Distinction, Compass Education and Training Certificate Pet dog ownership, Merit, Animal care College Certificate Intro canine psychology, . Distinction, Animal Care College CertificateTraining Meister Masters PPG Certificate TrickMeister Journeyman PPG Certificate TrickMeister Apprentice PPG Certificate Competition Obedience BCCS Certificate Learn to speak Dog, Sarah Whitehead TrickMeister Apprentice team title Heidi TM-DNA CRUFTS finalist 2016 KCGCDS DISCOVER DOGS Semi finalist KCGCDS discover dogs 2015 DISCOVER DOGS Semi finalist KCGCDS discover dogs 2014 KC Obedience Class Finals 2016 KC Obedience Class Finals 2015 Certified canine conditioning coach Certified Animal Actor evaluator Certified Hoopers instructor Canine Hoopers World Certified Hooperholics levels instructor HUK Certified Behaviour practitioner ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac Certified Dog Trainer DN-DTC Dognostics career college Certified Fun Scent Games Instructor Dognostics Career College Certified Trick dog Instructor CDTI DMWYD Certified, Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach CCFC DMWYD Certified PDT, Absolute Dogs Certified Dog Reiki Practitioner, Caroline Lewis Certified Implanter, Petlog Play Seminar &workshop, John Rodgerson Play workshop with Craig Ogilvie Suzanne Clothier 2 day seminar, trainer skills, dog conformation and behaviour Positive Gundog training 2 day workshop with Pauline B Jackson Dog aggression workshop with Julie Bedford Seminar Truth about wolves & dogs, Toni Shelbourne Workshop TTouch for dogs, with Shona Moon Workshop Scent work 1,Talking dogs with Pam Mackinnon Workshop Scent work 2, Talking dogs Workshop IMDT, WDSG, tracking and scent Certificate Workshop, Treiball workshop, Self control and focus, Pauline B Jackson Workshop Introduction to predatory behaviour, Angela Stockdale Workshop Predatory chase Angela Stockdale Workshop 2 day instructor course, Brenda Aloff Workshop 2 day instructor, behaviour and training, Kathy Sdao Workshop, Wolf study day, Wolf conservation centre Reading Workshop, 2 day Instructor, Odin Canine Services Course, 1 week intensive instructor training, B.I.P.D.T Proud owner of 5 KC Good citizens at Bronze, Silver and Gold Proud owner of trick dog champion Competing in competition obedience level A and B class Competing in canine hoopers HUK certified judge Sparks team coach to trick dog champion level AKC