WHY WORK WITH US?
There's so much conflicting advice available online about how to train your collie and deal with behaviour problems, so it's difficult to know what advice is good and what could make your dog's behaviour worse. As qualified Clinical Animal Behaviourists, we'll work through a process with you that will give you the confidence to work on your collie's training and behaviour plan, knowing that it's the best option for you and your dog in your unique circumstances.
It's an investment in your future together!
Training & behaviour advice from Rachel Rodgers
I'm a fully qualified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB), and an Animal Training Instructor (ATI) registered with the ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training Council) and a full member of the APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors).
I have been raising and working with border collies since 1994. Together with my dogs over the years, I have trained in:
Obedience
Agility & Flyball
Sheepdog training
My four collies and my flock of 14 pet sheep are all part of the family. We live near Spalding, Lincolnshire.
QUALIFICATIONS
- We're ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourists (CABs)
- We are full members of the APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors)
- We have both completed an MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour with distinction
- Rachel is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
- Gemma has a degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare
These are among the best training and behaviour qualifications available.
EXPERIENCE
We have been working with dogs since we were both very young, and have worked or volunteered in rescue, working with dogs to improve their lives while they wait for their forever homes.
We're both qualified teachers, and as so much about dog training involves training the owners how to train their dogs, this means that we can deliver information in a way that you can use and understand.
We have both worked with all breeds, but collies are where our hearts lie!
DOING IT RIGHT
We're relaxed, conscientious and easy to get on with. We're not judgemental and we'll use our knowledge and experience to work with you to create a behaviour and training plan to help you and your collie achieve your goals.
We use kind, gentle methods of training based on sound scientific theory that will help you to build a wonderful relationship between you and your dog.
Our methods are fun and effective, involving treats, play and movement to keep dogs interested, engaged and happy.
Training & Behaviour Advice from Gemma Grisewood
Gemma is also a registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the ABTC and has a degree in animal behaviour and welfare and an MSc in clinical animal behaviour, alongside 5
years working in rescue and a further 5 years helping private clients with their dog’s training and
behaviour problems. She has owned and worked with collies for over 20 years and I'm delighted to be working with her.
Gemma lives near Louth in Lincolnshire with her two border collies, JJ and Ruby.
