Qualifications
One never stops learning as a dog trainer and behaviour specialist and all involved in this line of work should have studied and attained qualifications and practical experience, before even starting out. As in any profession, it is important to undertake regular CPD - continuing professional development - in order to keep subject knowledge up-to-date and to maintain the integrity to work on referral from veterinarians.
Please see below, the courses and seminars I have undertaken - this page will be updated regularly:-
I am also a full member of:
(please see links via their logos at bottom of this page)
NOCN & OCN Accredited Courses:
Advanced Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour & Training - DipCABT NOCN - 2008 - COAPE (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology)
Intermediate Canine Psychology - 2007 - Animal Care College
Introduction to Canine Psychology - 2007 -Animal Care College
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Training for the Future: Puppy Class Instructor Course - 2007 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Seminars & Masterclasses:
APBC Virtual Conference - Animal Behaviour Counselling from Principles to Practice - 2020 - Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
International Dog Behaviour Conference - 2020 - hosted by Victoria Stilwell
Instructor Course - 2019 - Canine Hoopers World
Dog First Aid - Emergency Canine Care - 2018 - Dog First Aid
Living in a World of Wolves, Wolf-Dogs & Wolf Look-a-Likes - 2014 - UK Wolf Conservation Trust / CAPBT
Impulsivity & Self-Control / No Walks No Worries - 2014 - APDT UK Seminar
Scentwork 1 - Foundation - 2014 - Talking Dogs Scentwork
Working with Reactive Dogs & Canine Body Language, with Brenda Aloff - 2013 - Dog & Bone
Building Blocks to Advanced Canine Training Workshop, with Emily Larlham - 2012 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Chase Recall Masterclass - 2012 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Puppy Problems Masterclass - 2011 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Trainers Anonymous Masterclass - 2010 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Aggression Masterclass - 2010 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Canine Communication Masterclass - 2010 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Hyper-Dog Masterclass - 2010 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Intensive One-Day Behaviour Masterclass - 2010 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Think Dog! Practical Course - 2007 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Training Methods, Equipment & Effects, with Dr Anne McBride - 2007 - UKRCB Annual Symposium
.......and to highlight my other passion of communicating in different languages, I've included the following:-
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Modern Languages) - 1996 - University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Degree in German and French - 1994 - University of Portsmouth
TEFL Certificate - (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) - 1994 - University of Portsmouth
Please see below, the courses and seminars I have undertaken - this page will be updated regularly:-
I am also a full member of:
- APDT (UK), (Association of Pet Dog Trainers);
- CAPBT (COAPE Association of Applied Pet Behaviourists & Trainers);
- ICAN (International Companion Animal Network) - Certified Behaviourist;
- ABTC (Animal Behaviour & Training Council) - Registered Training Instructor;
- UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter - As a full accredited member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (www.apdt.co.uk), I am able to display the Charter symbol.
(please see links via their logos at bottom of this page)
NOCN & OCN Accredited Courses:
Advanced Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour & Training - DipCABT NOCN - 2008 - COAPE (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology)
Intermediate Canine Psychology - 2007 - Animal Care College
Introduction to Canine Psychology - 2007 -Animal Care College
·
Training for the Future: Puppy Class Instructor Course - 2007 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Seminars & Masterclasses:
APBC Virtual Conference - Animal Behaviour Counselling from Principles to Practice - 2020 - Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
International Dog Behaviour Conference - 2020 - hosted by Victoria Stilwell
Instructor Course - 2019 - Canine Hoopers World
Dog First Aid - Emergency Canine Care - 2018 - Dog First Aid
Living in a World of Wolves, Wolf-Dogs & Wolf Look-a-Likes - 2014 - UK Wolf Conservation Trust / CAPBT
Impulsivity & Self-Control / No Walks No Worries - 2014 - APDT UK Seminar
Scentwork 1 - Foundation - 2014 - Talking Dogs Scentwork
Working with Reactive Dogs & Canine Body Language, with Brenda Aloff - 2013 - Dog & Bone
Building Blocks to Advanced Canine Training Workshop, with Emily Larlham - 2012 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Chase Recall Masterclass - 2012 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Puppy Problems Masterclass - 2011 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Trainers Anonymous Masterclass - 2010 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Aggression Masterclass - 2010 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Canine Communication Masterclass - 2010 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Hyper-Dog Masterclass - 2010 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Intensive One-Day Behaviour Masterclass - 2010 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Think Dog! Practical Course - 2007 - Alpha Education (Think Dog - Sarah Whitehead)
Training Methods, Equipment & Effects, with Dr Anne McBride - 2007 - UKRCB Annual Symposium
.......and to highlight my other passion of communicating in different languages, I've included the following:-
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Modern Languages) - 1996 - University of Hertfordshire
BA (Hons) Degree in German and French - 1994 - University of Portsmouth
TEFL Certificate - (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) - 1994 - University of Portsmouth