Education
Did you know the dog training industry is completely unregulated?! There is no industry standard to adhere to, so it's vital you choose your trainer carefully.
At 4 Seasons, I take great pride in developing my knowledge by regularly attending courses, webinars, reading and constantly updating my education. I am a proud 'Gold Member' of the Pet Professional Network (see below), and am happily spending my retirement fund on new materials to make me a better coach! The more you know....(usually highlights even more you don't yet know!)
I have undertaken rigourous testing with both the APDT and IMDT, and proud to say I passed both assessments first time.
They both require you to have a thorough understanding of canine behaviour, learning styles, motivation, testing theroy and practically in a real time class environment.
I am an Approved Kids Around Dogs Instructor, and will be expanding services to offer specific family based teaching later this spring, with the exciting new Kids Club, and a Canine Hoopers World Instructor too.
Study providers include:
APDT UK (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) - FULL MEMBER - 01568
Kim Brophey - Applied Ethology: Family Dog Mediation Certified FDM
IMDT - (Instute of Modern Dog Trainers) Qualified Trainer
Canine Hoopers World - Lv 1 & 2 - Instructor
KAD - Kids Around Dogs - Approved Instructor
PACT - Professional Assosciation of Canine Trainers
School of Canine Science - Puppy Lab, Behaviour Bible
Canine Principles
Dog Training College
Meesh Masters - Romanian Street Dog Expert
Grisha Stewart - Diamond member
These providers include multi day seminars, practical, hands-on training, webinars, conferences and self paced courses.