ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

I am proud to uphold the following accreditation and to be a member of the following internationally-recognised organisations:

BA (Hons) Animal Welfare and Society
Certified Dog Trainer by Dog Training College
The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers Full Member
UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze, Silver and Gold Scent Detection Dog Instructor
AbsoluteDogs Pro Dog Trainer
Canine Training Professional with Pet Professional Guild British Isles
Kids Around Dogs Approved Trainer
Recommended Pet Professional and Gold Member of Pet Professional Network
Trusted Member of Cheltenham Noticeboard
Friends Member of INTODogs

I am also an admin of the free Facebook Group "Puppy Training, Help & Advice UK". I encourage anyone with a puppy to join this supportive, informative space

Awards

Best Dog & Owner Training Enterprise (2024) - Gloucestershire

Award for Excellence in Family Pet Training (2024)

Best Family-Focused Dog Training Services (2024) - Gloucestershire

Most Trusted Dog Behaviour Expert (2023) - Gloucestershire

Best Emerging Dog Trainer (2022) - South West England

Dog Behaviour Specialist of the Year (2022) - Gloucestershire

Insured & DBS Checked

Ethical Methods

First Aid Trained

Vetted & Monitored

I participate in Continued Professional Development (CPD) throughout the year, every year, to advance my skillset and keep up-to-date with modern, scientific understanding of dogs.

Here are examples of the certifications, events and learning opportunities I have undertaken:

Dog Trainer Certification Program (2021) - Dog Training College
Emergency Pet First Aid (2022) - Rachel Bean RVN
IMDT 4-Day Practical Course (2025) - Institute of Modern Dog Trainers
Distinction in Pet First Aid & CPR – International Open Academy
Distinction in Canine Anxiety Certificate - Canine Principles
Distinction in Dog Behaviour and Psychology - International Open Academy
Puppy Training Specialist - Dog Training College
Canine Body Language Specialist - Dog Training College
Canine Body Language Instructor - Dog Training College
UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Scent Detection Dog Instructors Practical Course (2024) - UK Sniffer Dogs
UK Sniffer Dogs Silver Scent Detection Dog Instructors Practical Course (2024) - UK Sniffer Dogs
UK Sniffer Dogs Gold Scent Detection Dog Instructors Practical Course (2024) - UK Sniffer Dogs
Giardia: Health and Behaviour (2025) - Dr. Amber Batson, APBC
The Puppy Lab (2023) - School of Canine Science
Trauma in Animals Conference (2022) - Control the Meerkat
Unleashed Conference (2022) - Dog Training College
International Dog Behaviour Annual Conference (2024) - Victoria Stillwell Academy
International Dog Behaviour Annual Conference (2022) - Victoria Stillwell Academy

International Dog Behaviour Annual Conference (2021) – Victoria Stilwell Academy
International Dog Behaviour Annual Conference (2020) – Victoria Stilwell Academy
Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) Annual Conference (2020)
International Society of Anthrozoology (ISAZ) Annual Conference (2021)
International Society of Anthrozoology (ISAZ) Annual Conference (2020)
The International Dog Trainers Winter Summit (2020)
The International Dog Trainers Summer Summit (2021)
'Mission Control: Training the High Drive Dog' - Jane Arden
'Behaviour in Practice' – Dr. Jessica Hekman
'The Biology of Socialisation' - Dr. Jessica Hekman
Effective Communication for Dog Professionals – Debbie Connolly, Dog Training College
Loose Lead Walking – Sally Gutteridge, Canine Principles
A Dog Rescuer's Guide - Sally Gutteridge, Canine Principles
Wolf Awareness – Simone Mueller, Canine Principles
Canine Bonding and Play – Sally Gutteridge, Canine Principles
Canine Resource Guarding - Anna Jane Brehaut, Canine Principles
Canine Enrichment - Shay Kelly, Canine Principles
Canine Fear Course - Sally Gutteridge, Canine Principles
Canine Calmness - Emma Goulding-Bosworth, Canine Principles
Solving Separation Related Problems – Emma Judson, Canine Principles
Canine Communication – Sally Gutteridge, Canine Principles
New Puppy Consultation - Emma Goulding-Bosworth, Canine Principles
Positive Dog Training for Ethical Owners Course - Canine Principles
Clicker Foundations - Sally Gutteridge, Canine Principles
Understanding Puppy Development - Dog Training College
Puppy Relationship Building - Dog Training College
Understanding Puppy Socialisation - Dog Training College
Getting to Grips with Toilet Training Puppies - Dog Training College
Puppy Health and Wellness - Dog Training College
Understanding Puppy Biting and Chewing - Dog Training College
Dispelling the Myths of Dog Training - Toni Shelbourne, Dog Training College
Introduction to Clicker Training - Dog Training College
Adolescence in Dogs: From Brains to Behaviour - Dr. Naomi Harvey, Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
Stop Dogs Pulling - The Tellington TTouch Way - Dog Training College
P3 Drax, Living with a Traumatised Rescue Dog: Maintaining Trust and Making Progress - Natalie Light, Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
Memory Matters - Dr. Amber Baston, Dog Training College
Calmness Rocks Workshop - Alex Wilson, Dog Training College