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These are by no means exhaustive lists, but worrying trends are occurring where people set up as a dog professional and harm occurs to the dog and the relationship between the dog and their guardian. It is really important to know who you are working with/ hiring. Our dogs are our family members and it's important that we check out who we are hiring just like we would a child minder! Image description: A two pane comic strip with a grey background. The title reads: Navigating the waters of hiring a dog behaviourist: spotting warning signs and good omens The first top window is of a Wolfdog pulling a red banner (symbolising a red flag), in a play bow position. The red banner reads in bullet point style: Offers guarantees no qualifications/ won’t share certifications No force/fear free or ethical memberships no follow ups doesn’t want to observe the behaviour doesnt work across a multidisciplinary team one known protocol fits all blames breed and or guardian uses or resorts to use of aversion/ punishment/flooding zero Professional experience under a mentor no consultation pack has no clue why behaviour occurs The bottom window is of a Wolfdog pulling a green banner (symbolising a green flag), in a play bow position. The green banner reads in bullet point style: Does not offer guarantees - Explains why not ethical shares certifications - encourages to check testimonials Fear & force free & ethical memberships/ accreditation Follows up/ maintains regular contact Wants to observe the behaviour as naturally occurs Works across a multidisciplinary team Tailored behaviour modification plan based on consultation pack and sets timely reviews Uses only fear, force free methods or holistic Professional experience under a mentor for years consultation pack Happy to refer on if not a great symbiosis doesn’t blame guardian or breed 
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So it is what it says on the tin! Its a community that is international of clients and colleagues with the most supportive and friendly people on the planet. Dog Trainers and behaviourists from all over the world!
Why did I set up such a mammoth group?
I wanted to have a group exclusively for clients. For support and build on friendships from classes or individual consults. I want clients to see you are not alone with your dog and the problem you maybe having that you are not the first and won't be the last! I wanted a safe place where clients could trade stories good and bad in one place for free!
I also wanted a safe place for the trainers and behaviourists I mentor too.
Why do this for free?
Because when I say I offer an holistic service I really do. It isn't about the money it is about you and your dogs. You and your dogs are all that matter.
So I wanted to encourage people to do homework and build better quality relationships with their dogs. So 5 years ago I had a mad idea and set up the 100 days of dog training challenge in 2019. Once a day people would spend 5 minutes plus training their dog. Recording it and uploading their video onto the community. Every participant recieved a certificate.
What I didn't count on was how many professionals wanted to join and how fast word would spread. So in 2020 I set up a 366 days of dog training challenge.
We have clients in America, Greece, Norway, Denmark and Spain. We have Trainers from Greece, Norway, Isle of Wight, America and many more countries. As well as dog trainers and trainee behaviourists: I mentor all over the world.
So yes this group is free. It is still primarily for clients and for people to get to know me but we now have Pawsitive Wednesdays running, where I share a narrated free video tutorial for you to try with your dog and all are welcome to upload their video to the group for support from members!
What are you waiting for? Come and join us!!
So it is what it says on the tin! Its a community that is international of clients and colleagues with the most supportive and friendly people on the planet. Dog Trainers and behaviourists from all over the world!
Why did I set up such a mammoth group?
I wanted to have a group exclusively for clients. For support and build on friendships from classes or individual consults. I want clients to see you are not alone with your dog and the problem you maybe having that you are not the first and won't be the last! I wanted a safe place where clients could trade stories good and bad in one place for free!
I also wanted a safe place for the trainers and behaviourists I mentor too.
Why do this for free?
Because when I say I offer an holistic service I really do. It isn't about the money it is about you and your dogs. You and your dogs are all that matter.
So I wanted to encourage people to do homework and build better quality relationships with their dogs. So 5 years ago I had a mad idea and set up the 100 days of dog training challenge in 2019. Once a day people would spend 5 minutes plus training their dog. Recording it and uploading their video onto the community. Every participant recieved a certificate.
What I didn't count on was how many professionals wanted to join and how fast word would spread. So in 2020 I set up a 366 days of dog training challenge.
We have clients in America, Greece, Norway, Denmark and Spain. We have Trainers from Greece, Norway, Isle of Wight, America and many more countries. As well as dog trainers and trainee behaviourists: I mentor all over the world.
So yes this group is free. It is still primarily for clients and for people to get to know me but we now have Pawsitive Wednesdays running, where I share a narrated free video tutorial for you to try with your dog and all are welcome to upload their video to the group for support from members!
What are you waiting for? Come and join us!!
