Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications & Achievments:

Currently studying: Advanced Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour- Level 6 (Module 9 – final) 2024

Noise phobias in dogs – Evidence-based strategies for reducing noise phobias in dogs – Amazing Animal Minds – November 2024

Currently studying – School of Canine Science – Behaviour Bible

Dog Training College – Assistance Dog Specialist – Sept 2023

Dog Training College – Scentwork Specialist – July 2022

Julie Naismith – Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer May 2022

Canine Reactivity Specialist Course March 2022

The Puppy Lab – Online Course – The School of Canine Science – November 2020

Advance Diploma in Applied Animal Behaviour – Canine – Level 5 – Merit – April 2020

30 days of Canine Science – Online course – School of Canine Science -September 2019

Dog First Aid and Emergency Canine Care – Dog First Aid – March 2019

The Ultimate Guide to Dog Grooming Course – April 2014 Marmalade Dog First Aid Course – September 2016

Animal Psychology Diploma – March 2014 (Online Acadamies)

Dog First Aid Course – February 2014

Dog Training Instructor Theory Course – July 2013 (AA Dog Training)

Experience, seminars, webinars and courses attended:

Advanced Masterclass – Helping Dogs in Difficulty – Dr Clive Wynne – May 2023

Advanced Masterclass – The Raw Pet Food Medics – Dr Nick Thompson, Dr Brendan Clarke, Br Connor Brady Feb 2023

Danielle Beck – Cases Exposed – Webinar Oct 2022

Positively Dogs – Dog Behaviour Conference – April 2022

Canine Adolescence – IMDT – Webinar March 2022

Working with Aggression in Multi-dog Households – Webinar – The DoGenus – Feb 2022

Live Group Mentor Session with Michael Shikashio – Child directed Aggression – Webinar – Kids Around Dogs – Feb 2022

Puppy Socialiasation Case Studies with Chirag Patel – Webinar- Feb 2022

Running a successful puppy class -Webinar – PACT Dec 2021

NO! That’s MINE! Dog to Dog Resource Guarding” with Michael Shikashio CDBC – October 2021

IMDT – Separation Distress (Anxiety) & Related Disorders – day course – 26th September 2020

Webinar : Dr Ian Dunbar, Quantifying Reliability & Speed of Training 27th May 2020

International Dog Behaviour Conference (9th & 10th May 2020)

Trainer & Behaviourist COVID-19 Certificate – May 2020

An Introduction to Pet Anxiety (Dog and Cat) Online Seminar – Caroline Clark – Pet Education & Training May 2020

Dog Law – Live – Trevor Cooper – April 2020

TCBTC Conference – Coventry – Canine Aggression and Predation – Perspectives and Practical Solutions – October 2019

Tellington TTouch Workshop – June 2019

Understanding our Companion Animal: Ethology, Welfare and training – University of Winchester – March 2019

The School of Canine Science – Fear – November 2018

Understanding Canine Body Language – Natalie Light – Sept 2018

Managing Your Reactive Dog – Natalie Light – Nov 2017

Animals in our Midst – How did pet-keeping evolve? Dr John Bradshaw – October 2017

Preparing for fireworks – How to keep your dog safe, happy and relaxed – Natalie Light – Sept 2016

Ross McCarthy – Prevention & Reformation of dog aggression – March 2014

I have been working and training with dogs hands on since July 2013.

I have also attended many, many more webinars over the years

Memberships

Full member of International Society for Animal Professionals (ISAP)

Provisional member of The Canine Behaviour and Training Society (TCBTS)

Approved Dog Trainer – The Dog Training College

Certified SA Behaviour Consultant