
ABOUT
Dedication.
Growing up around working gundogs started my passion for dog training, and after completing a BSc (Tech) in Animal Behaviour, my career working with dogs began. Over the past 25 years I have gained experience in the professional Detection Dog sector, Animal Rescue, and more recently transferred this to the sporting world.
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Expertise.
During my 25 years in the professional detection dog industry I have worked my way up through various roles and believe this has provided me a solid foundation and understanding of all aspects of an effective and professional standard. I have worked in 8 different countries, with a range of different detection disciplines, and filled roles from Dog Handler, Trainer, Manager, Technical Officer, and Head of Department. I have been instrumental in the development of quality management system for canine operations. I led the charge to bring technology into the working dog sector through the development of data collection and analysis tools.
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Passion.
I have complimented my professional experience with working my own dogs in sport. I have a passion for animal wellbeing, and gaining a qualification in Pet First Aid Instructing allows me to ensure our pets and service animals have the best possible emergency care, should the need arise. I also have a keen interest in Canicross/Cani-Trail and Trick Dog training, in which both of my own dogs compete.
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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Alongside practical, real life, hands-on experience, the Curious Canine team also swaps a dog leash for a pen & paper to enhance our skills and knowledge.
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We believe that in order to provide a well rounded training experience for our clients your Instructor should have a combination of practical skills and experience, backed up the theoretical knowledge.
WAIKATO UNIVERSITY
BSc(Tech) - Animal Behaviour
NATIONAL NOSEWORK ASS.
ORT Host & Assessor
PROTRAININGS EU
Pet First Aid instructor
UK SNIFFER DOGS
Bronze Instructor
SCENTOPS
Trainer & Judge
SCENTWORK UK
Level 1, 2 Trainer
DMWYD
International Trick Dog - Novice
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Canine Behaviour Training Diploma
BRITISH ARMY
Advanced First Aid Instructor
DMWYD
International Trick Dog - Novice Master
SOUTHDOWNS COLLEGE
Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy
BRITISH ARMY
Navigation Instructor
KENNEL CLUB UK
Canine Good Citizens - Bronze, Silver
ICTS PQCT
Project Management
MOUNTAIN TRAINING
Mountain Leader