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Read about our trainers Aldyth, Gill and Judy!!
Here is some information about them that you may find interesting : -
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| Aldyth says.....
I
have had dogs of my own for more years than I care to remember, of all
shapes and sizes, in fact quite a
variety! Also, until recently for most of that time I had at least one
horse. My current pals are both Border Collies, Penny who is twelve
now and Wisp who is three years old.
Penny
is responsible for me becoming seriously interested in how dogs
learn and in helping dogs with issues. She became very aggressive
towards other dogs as she
matured and I have spent years researching effective rehabilitation
techniques through reading books, internet articles and attending many
behaviour related workshops
and seminars. She was the nightmare that made me wonder what, after
so many trouble-free dogs before her, had gone wrong.
I am still
learning!!!
Introducing Wisp to our household as a tiny puppy and for Penny to
accept him was another learning curve. We were patient and careful and
now they are such good friends. Fortunately Penny has a lot of good
things about her - she is very people friendly, positively adores
children and has spent a lot of time going into school to work with the
children there. She is, I suppose, my dog of a lifetime - who has
caused me to learn so much. Thankfully she's a virtually reformed
character - a happy, friendly, 'almost well-adjusted' dog whose passion
for kids is unquenchable!!!!
My main interests :-
Competitive Obedience - though not often at present.
Heelwork To Music - I
go to Derbyshire for regular training and have recently
started to compete with Wisp.
We gained second place in our first
competition in May.
Clicker Training - I already have CAP Levels 1 & 2 qualification and am now working towards Level 3, going for regular lessons.
Using a clicker is an excellent way to train dogs as they learn quickly
and accurately. It is
particularly useful when teaching specific skills. I could not
have taught Wisp the things he does so well and with so much joy any
other way. Even Penny is not finding herself too old to learn new
tricks.
Training Dogs- I
enjoy helping people to teach their dogs to become really
well-behaved, and to see them develop a strong bond. I
also like working with 'problem dogs' very much - a legacy of
'reforming' Penny.
I am an ADTB Accredited Instructor. (see links page)
Herding Sheep - Thanks to the generosity of a neighbouring farmer Wisp and I are learning to herd sheep.
We really do enjoy ourselves!
| | Gill says.....
I
have been training dogs for seven years and have two super dogs of my own.
Banshee is a Great Dane x Bull Mastiff and Finn is a German Shepherd x
Border Collie.
As
Banshee has a tendency to be aggressive towards other dogs I have had
to learn about effective training and rehabilitation methods,
consequently I too have been to numerous workshops and seminars during
the last few years, often with Aldyth. I have learned such a lot from
having this challenging dog and really enjoy passing on my knowledge and being able to help
other people who have dogs with issues.
Finn and Banshee
My other dog, Finn is a very gentle soul who used to be very unsure of
many things. He has responded so well to our change over to Clicker
Training and is now a happier, much more relaxed boy who really loves
to learn new things. Without doubt Clicker Training and the resultant
gentle handling is, in my opinion, the best way of teaching dogs.
My main interests :-
Competitive Obedience - During
the summer Finn and I enter competitions in Northern England. This year we
have had so much fun and have been awarded a number of rosettes.
Clicker Training - I
also have CAP Levels 1 & 2 qualification and am now working towards
Level 3, going for regular lessons. I have seen the positive effects
of this training on my own and other dogs and believe it to be an
excellent way forward - free from the harsh handling so often seen in the past.
Training Dogs - I
really enjoy helping people learn how to teach their dogs in a kind and
effective way and watching them develop together.
I have recently become an ADTB Accredited Instructor.
Assistance Dogs - I
am a Pet Assistance Instructor for Dog Aid, an organisation that helps
people train their dogs to become Assistance Dogs. My own dog, Finn,
is a great help to me and I do enjoy teaching him to perform a variety
of tasks. He certainly makes a huge difference to my life.
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Judy says.....
I have always been around animals in some way
or other but it wasn't until I got married that I got my first dog, Rebel - and
he sure was! He was a 'rescue', a real escape artist! Two years later came Sandy. This was my first experience of introducing
a new dog into a household. We now have five dogs and one cat.
 Ben with Judy
Until Ben appeared on the scene I thought I knew all about training dogs. How wrong was I !!!. Ben had anxiety and dog aggression
issues from an early age, but I didn’t know how to deal with them.
This started me off on my ‘journey' – firstly by reading many dog
training books and attending the Canine Studies course at college.
Many trials and errors later we began to get on the right path. Activities such as agility, clicker training and heelwork
to music, which Ben really enjoyed,
strengthened the bond we had - and kept him occupied
so that he didn't feel the need for his aggressive behaviours. Several years later and with many hit and miss
strategies behind us I have found something that works.
My main interests :-
Training Dogs - People watch me train my dogs on our walks and I'm frequently asked for training tips…. As a result of this I began looking
after dogs whilst their owners go on holidays which has helped me gain
considerable experience introducing new dogs into an established pack and I've also learned about different breeds and temperaments
and how to work with them. I have also learned
a great deal about dog behaviour and training due to Ben’s
issues. I have him to thank for my experiences! Sadly my much-loved Ben died a the end of 2009!
Complementary Therapies - I have been interested in complementary
therapies for many years. I became a Reiki
Master in 1998 and qualified as a Holistic Therapist in 2000.
This led me to learn how to apply these to dogs and other animals. I’ve attended courses
for Animal Communication, Dog Training and Behaviour, Hydrotherapy,
Shiatsu, Tellington Touch and Clicker Training. My dogs have also experienced
Bach Flower Remedies, Bowen, Physiotherapy, and Reiki.
Aromatherapy for Animals - At present, I am studying for
a Diploma in Zoopharmacognosy (Aromatherapy for Animals!) and later
hope to do a Diploma in Canine Massage.
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