Trainers & Committee

Dave (Puppy Trainer)

I have been training dogs since the late 90’s starting with our rescue Collie X/GSD “Moses” in obedience at companion shows. As uninitiated, as I was, it was a complete eye opener and entry into the wonderful world of activities that are available for our faithful companions. I now have “Pip” who is now eleven. With whom I managed to get to the final of the Kennel Clubs Special Pre-beginner obedience stakes at Crufts in 2014, and the National Obedience Class Finals in 2015. In obedience competition we got to A & B. In heelwork to music, she got a first in starters at Paws in the Park. I also have “Amber” now a 4 year old working line Golden Retriever. Very quick to learn and highly motivated, in fact exhausting at times. She is currently in novice and A classes at obedience, has got her Bronze level certificate in Scent Detection and working for her Silver. We are training for search and rescue as well. To keep up with the dogs I joined a companion dog training club and, as is the way, ended up becoming club secretary, trainer and examiner for the Kennel Clubs Good Citizen Dog Scheme. An Advanced Professional member of the PDTI (Pet Dog Training Instructors) – having started at their entry level. I have been judging at companion shows since 2008 becoming “official “ in 2016 passing the Kennel Clubs obedience judge examination. Having competed, judged and tested at the various activities I never fail to marvel at the great bond owners have with their faithful companions and always encourage new owners to try and participate, if they can, in any one of the many canine activities around. As the saying goes “A lovingly trained dog is a happy dog” and in my experience a happy dog has a happy owner. PPDTI Adv.