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'