I am the founder and owner of Ace Dog Training.
In my mind to be a good dog trainer you need to understand the psycology and mechanics of dogs. To gain practical experience with many different breeds of dogs and to understand people, their learning styles, motivations and needs.
I have a degree in Applied Animal Behaviour from Southampton University, a fantastic course covering how animals learn, genetics, mechanisms, evolution, communication, domestication and human psychology. I am also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
I have attended 2 residential course with John Rogerson (top world behaviourist). Covering all aspects of training rescue dogs to the Gold level of the kennel club award and behaviour issues.
My course for 2010 is an Agility Instructors 4 day course with Mike Bacon who is a British Champion in agility.
I have 3 of my own dogs, Molly my labrador, Merlin my Golden Retriever and Gem my new addition Toy Poodle. All of them are obedience trained, Molly and Merlin to gold level of the kennel club scheme and Gem to silver. Merlin loves agility, and when I can I compete him. Most of all they are my best friends, great company and a great way to make new friends.
Lisa Dunwell Approved Instructor with Acadamy of Dog Training and Behaviour
I am an approved instructor with the Academy of Dog Training (ADTB) and a diploma with merit in dog grooming.
I have completed an Agility Instructors Course with Mike Bacon of Diamond Dog Training.
I am a great animal lover, luckly enough to be around them since childhood; horses, birds, rabbits, goats and dogs, mainly German Shepherds. The passion carrys on with my 2 horses and 2 dogs, Sully who is a Lurcher and Percy the new addition Lurcher cross Collie