Qualifications and experience.

As professionals we should have a balance of experience and up to date academic knowledge. This is an unregulated industry, and your dachshunds are your family.  We should ensure those we work with are suitably qualified, experienced and up to date with the best approaches to achieve success.

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Experience

Sharon has lived with dachshunds since she was born and currently is owned by multiple dachshunds and other breeds.

Sharon has over 25 years experience working with dogs

Sharon has shown and bred Standard Smooths 

Sharon has competed in obedience, showing, agility and rally-O with dachshunds and other breeds.

Sharon has worked successfully with hundreds of dogs and dachshunds with various behavioural issues.

Sharon has worked with a significant number of dachshunds with medical issues including IVDD.

Sharon has successfully rehabilitated over 30 dachshunds with Grade 5 IVDD to walking.

Sharon works as a mentor for other trainers and behaviourists supporting them in their progression.

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Academic Study

​Current studies

Masters of Science Clinical Animal Behaviour - Part time (University of Lincoln)- Start 2023  (Taught component completed and passed)

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Current Professional Memberships

Association of Dynamic Dog Practitioners Member​

Member of ABTC (ATI)

Full member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK (APDT) Membership No. 01485

Kennel Club Accredited Instructor (KCAI (CD))

Full Member of International Society of Animal Professionals (M.I.S.A.P)

Signatory to The Registration Council for Dog Training and Behaviour Practitioners (RCDTBP)(CAWC)

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Completed Qualifications, Academic Studies and CPD Courses

 

 Bachelor in Laws (LLB) (Hons) 2.1

Level 5 Diploma -Advanced Diploma Applied Animal Behaviour Merit (Compass Ed. Ltd)

Level 5 University Diploma  Canine Training and Behaviour Management (UDip CTBM) 

Dynamic Dog Practitioner

Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Trainer by Julie Naismith (SA Pro)

Professional Member of Pet Dog Training Instructors (having achieved Advanced award) (PPDTI)

International Animal and Behaviour Training College Clicker and Target Training 1 (IABTC C&T2)