As a certified dog trainer and behaviourist, I have completed formal education and training to provide the best possible care for your dog. This includes:
An Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management (distinction)
A five day training, instructing and Handling course, with one of the World's most respected dog trainers, the late John Rogerson
I have attended 'The Dog Partnership Course' in Italy with Angela Stockdale
I am also a certified canine first responder.
I am also a Certified UK Trusted Trainer for Therapy Dog Training UK
On top of this, I am a UK Tracking Dog assessor.
I grew up with dogs and have owned, trained and competed my own dogs for the last thirty years, enjoying working trials, tracking, scent work and rally obedience with them.
I have competed in working trials with Brooke up to TD Open as well as having 2 qualified UK tracking dog's.
As a certified dog trainer and behaviourist, I have completed formal education and training to provide the best possible care for your dog. This includes:
An honours degree at Plymouth University where she studied Animal Science (Behaviour and Welfare)
Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management gaining a distinction
A 5 day Training, Instructing and Handling course with John Rogerson
A 20 day course for dog trainers and behaviourists in India, again with John Rogerson. These courses have involved practical, hands on experience with one of the top trainer's/behaviourist's.
Scentwork trainer
UK Tracking Dog Assessor
Certified canine first responder
an A grade on completion of her work for Canine Health Concern.
Rachel competes regularly in KC agility, as well as dog showing at champ level, Scentwork UK, and Rally obedience.
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