Profile
Having studied with the Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE), I acquired an Advanced Diploma in the Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training in 2006. I also have an Advanced Certificate in Canine Behaviour and Training, and an Intermediate Award in Understanding Canine Body Language and Facial Expression. I am a member of the COAPE Association of Pet Behaviourists and Trainers (CAPBT).
I provide professional one-to-one training and behavioural advice using only positive, kind, reward-based methods. I do not use electric collars, prong collars, etc.
I have been an instructor with Denne Park Dog Training Club, Horsham, since 2005, and teach all levels of the Kennel Club's Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme, from Puppy Foundation through to Bronze, Silver and Gold.
In October 2010, I qualified as an Agility Club Approved Instructor (ACAI), and am an Instructor with the Billingshurst Dog Training Club Agility Section.
I have owned dogs for most of my life, and currently have a Collie Cross, and a tri-merle Working Sheepdog - both rescue dogs. I compete with both dogs in Agility and Obedience.