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Hi, I'm Helen!
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My very first job began with horses. My love of animals drove my parents mad and my mum often complained that I was never home (as I was always at the yard) and covered in muck. During this time I owned 3 ponies and 1 complicated ex racehorse. In my teens I worked at numerous Racing, Stud and Eventing Stables in the Berkshire area before going to university. On my return I dabbled in the Hospitality and Automotive Industries, finally deciding in 2017 that I needed to be outside and work with animals.
In 2017, I launched the Woof Pack, offering Dog Walking, Small Pet & Equine Care. In 2019, I began my Dog Behaviourist Career journey; and started offering Canine Training and Behaviour Services. I am a big believer in following the most up to date and ethical methods and practices. I use my knowledge, extensive experience; as well as my hard earned learning credentials to offer the very best outcomes to my clients. I recently began my initial application to the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) for the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist and work directly with vets and insurers to help offer affordable Behaviour Modification.
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I am an Accredited Behaviourist with the IMDT (IMDTB) which is a Level 5 (Fdsc equivalent) and certified by OCN. I believe that the best care should be available to everyone, which is why I would like to be able to have my services covered in owners Pet Insurance plans in the future. I am also proud to be; a full member of PACT, the IMDT as a Behaviourist, Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor and Dog Trainer and has achieved ATI status with The Animal Behaviour Training Council. As of 2023 I am now studying Level 6 Dog Training and Behaviour (Bsc equivalent) with The DoGenius Institute.
I am also a very busy Mummy and Step Mummy to 4 beautiful children. We also have 4 dogs and 2 resident cats.
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Listed below are Helen's Credentials:
Fully insured with Pet Business Insurance - Including XL Bullies - renewed July 2024
CRB checked
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First Aid:
Canine first aid (Animal Love First Aid Accredited) - 2022
Canine First Aid - Paw and Pad Injuries - 2021
Level 3 First Aid - Open College of Equine Studies -2021
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Approved/Accredited Status
Institute of Modern Dog Trainers - Accredited Trainer - 2020
Institute of Modern Dog Trainers - Accredited Behaviourist - 2023
DTC (Dog Training College) Approved Dog Trainer - 2020
PACT -Full Member - 2022
Animal Behaviour and Training Council - Animal Training Instructor - 2022
International Equine Professionals -Student Member - 2025
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Correspondence Courses
Canine Care & Behaviour Level 2 (Animal Courses Direct) - 2019
Principles of Dog Training and Behaviour Level 3 (IMDT) - 2020
Level 4 Accredited Advanced Canine Behaviour (BCCS) - 2021
Canine Instructors Course Level 4- (PACT) - 2022
Level 5 Analysis and Application (IMDT) - 2023
Level 6 Dog Training and Behaviour (The DoGenius Institute) IN PROGRESS
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Theory Courses
Canine Communication Diploma (New Skills Academy) - 2021
Pet Psychology Diploma (New Skills Academy) - 2021
Nutrition and Behaviour (School of Canine Science - 2020
Understanding and Assessing Equine Pain - Understand Horses - 2025
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Courses/Conferences Attended
2 day Career as a Dog Trainer (IMDT) - 2020
4 day Career as a Dog Trainer (IMDT) - 2020
2 day Consultation and Follow Up Report (IMDT) - 2020
Dog to Human Aggression (IMDT) -2021
Behaviour Case Studies (IMDT) - 2021
Canine Aggression and Rehabilitation (IMDT) - 2021
4 Day Canine Instructors Course (PACT) - 2022
Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy (IMDT) - 2023
DogX 2023 (PACT) - 2023
Scentwork and Reactivity (College of Scent Dogs) - 2024
DogX 2024 (PACT) - 2024
2nd Chance Heroes (IMDT) 2024
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Webinars Attended
Understanding the Unneutered Female - Animal Love First Aid - 2024
Lives of Streeties - The Dogenius Institute - 2024
The Art of Communication - The Dogenius Institute - 2024
Respondent Conditioning - The Dogenius Institute - 2024
Keep your Eye on the Balls - Animal Love First Aid - 2024
Interpreting Wild Horse Behaviour - Understand Horses - 2024
Giardia: Health & Behaviour - APBC - 2024
Working with Dog to Dog Resource Guarding - Lighten Up Dog Training - 2025
STRANGLES: New Insights, Vaccine Impact, and Managing Outbreaks - ELearning Vet - 2025
Neutering - Navigating Clinics and Clients - ELearning Vet - 2025
Resource Guarding - Principles - Michael Shikashio - 2025
Ethology, Aggression, and Dominance: What Science and Common Sense Tell Us - Aggressive Dog.com - 2025​
Noise Phobias in Dogs Masterclass - Amazing Animal Minds - 2025
Take The Guesswork Out Of Equine Emergencies + First Aid - Empowering Equine Education - 2025
Veterinary Behaviour Medications - The Basics - Trinity Veterinary Behaviour - 2025
Horse Show Welfare Matters - Understand Horses - 2025
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