Hello! My name is Celia, welcome to all about me!
I live in a village in Bedfordshire with my family, our three dogs, Jodie a Springer Spaniel and the Springerdors, Jamie and Jessie and our two cats.
I have always loved dogs, although I was never fortunate enough to grow up with one (my parents preferred cats!) However, I was lucky enough to spend many school holidays on my Uncles farm, who was a shepherd. I loved watching the Border Collies and New Zealand Hunterway's work. That's when I knew I wanted to work with dogs.
In 2009 I attended Moulton Collage where I gained an NVQ Level 2 in Animal care.
Fast forward a few years to where I have now achieved 15 years experience working with dogs, in boarding kennels, doggy daycare, as a dog walker and for a breeder where I gained my midwife experience.
After having my children, I decided to get back into studying and have so far attended many courses and achieved further qualifications.
In December 2022 I started Canine Choices Dog Training, teaching dogs and their owners using ethical reward based methods. I have proudly achieved my dream of becoming a qualified dog trainer with the IMDT passing my assessment with distinction in June 2023.
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Continuing my professional development I regularly attend workshops and courses.
I have an up to date Canine First Aid Certificate and am fully insured and DBS Checked.
I have certification for the following IMDT courses:
Canine Body Language
Perfect puppy
Happy Recallers
Loose Leaders
Aggression and Rehabilitation
Separation Anxiety
Resource Guarding
Canine Adolescence
Breed and Predatory Motor Patterns
Noise Sensitivity and Phobias
I am a qualified Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor
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The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) are members of the UK Dog behaviour & Training Charter
I have also achieved Level 3 accredited qualifications in
Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare.
Principles of Dog Training and behaviour.
from the Open College Network (OCN) London
I am also a member of
The Dog Training School.
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British College of Canine Studies certification in
Dog Law