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ABOUT ME
My name is Sabrina and I am a dog trainer based in North London. I use force free, science backed methods when working with dogs and their owners. I am currently in the process of working towards my APDT qualification after completing a variety of courses over the last 2 years (which are listed below). I also work for another company teaching classes and doing training walks in West London. I have also worked with other trainers/behaviourists. I am also fully insured and canine first aid trained.
MY JOURNEY
I began working with dogs professionally in 2021, although I have always loved dogs and had them growing up. I started off working in a doggy day care, a dog lovers dream! However after noticing the flaws within daycare and how it can affect our dogs I left in 2022 to begin building my career as a dog walker and sitter, offering mainly 121 services. I continually became more and more interested in training and why our dogs behave the way they do (which was evident from the amount of dog training shows I watched as a kid!), and so I embarked on my training journey.
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MY APPROACH
I am really passionate about helping people and their dogs as I know what a big difference it can make to yours and their quality of life. I know training problems can be stressful and hard to tackle, so I believe it is important to take a non-judgemental empathetic approach so you feel comfortable and know that no question is too silly!
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I believe it is also really important cater to different learning styles, as I know how difficult it can be when you don't understand something from personal experience. I will adapt the way we work to you and your dog, in order for you to get the most out of sessions.
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In sessions I use reward based training, which is dependent on what motivates your dog, including treats, play and praise.
COURSES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT​ ATTENDED
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IMDT 2 Day Career as a Dog Trainer
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Dog First Aid Training - Dog First Aid Emergency Canine Care
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IMDT 4 Day Practical Instructor Course
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IMDT Perfect Puppy Course
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IMDT 1 Day Canine Body Language Course
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Craig Ogilvie Play Workshop
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Canine Hoopers World Hoopers Instructor Level 1
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School Of Canine Science Puppy Lab Course
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Tug-E-Nuff Power Of Play Course
BOOKS/RESOURCES
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Animals In Translation by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson
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The Forever Dog - Dog Desexing - Karen Shaw Becker DVM
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Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy by Steve Mann