A little about me:

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I currently live in Creekmoor Poole with my fiancé. I have always been an animal lover and have owned horses, gerbils, dogs, and ferrets over the years. Unfortunately I wasn't in a position to get my own dog until 14 years ago. This was when a beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback called Alfie came into my life. He was such a lovely boy but he had some issues and was a very difficult dog. Life was not easy but we managed the best we could. When we looked to get help for Alfie it was a minefield and after some bad advise alongside some bad management on our part. I finally found a wonderful lady who set us on the right path. This lead me to undertake some dog training courses to help understand and work with Alfie. After a few courses I was hooked and although I was working full time as a Group Operations Manager I continued training in my spare time. It became clear that dog's and training were my passion. So I prepared, saved, passed my dog trainer assessment and set up Dorset Muscahounds.

 

As Dorset Muscahounds was born from my bad experience as a dog owner trying to obtain help. My primary aim is to provide knowledgeable, reliable, caring services that enhance the life's of dogs and their owners. I can really empathise with how difficult life can be as I have been there and I am here to help.

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I am a fully member of the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers)

I am a member of I train dogs

I am a supporter of ICAN (International companion animal network)

I am a member of Dog Training College (DTC)

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I continually work to improve and increase my knowledge by working with other trainers / behaviourists, participating in different dog activities, attending courses / seminars / webinars, listening to podcasts and reading books. 

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