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ABOUT ME

I'm passionate about understanding and meeting the needs of our dogs through training, play, socialisation, enrichment, nutrition & health and began my training journey in 2019.

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Previously, I spent 14 years in primary education rising to Deputy Head.

Illness unfortunately took away the imminent prospect of a Headship.

After many months recovering, I spent 10 years on a range of country estates and farms in Sussex, Lincolnshire, Devon, Hampshire & Wiltshire managing a wide variety of projects.

In 2015, I established Calne Pet Supplies, an independent pet shop highlighting the best of natural foods, treats and health & wellbeing supplements.

I sold the shop in August 2024 and now focus purely on my passion for dogs and training!

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When time allows, I enjoy the chance to relax at home which I share with my incredible partner Matt, Kermit our Black Labrador and a wonderful stooge dog, Ruby our adopted British Bulldog and numerous ex-battery chickens.

I love all things country and coastal, walking, wildlife, gardening, baking & reading and never refuse a visit to a tearoom or a dog-friendly pub!

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I have always looked to enjoy life to the fullest with my dogs and want to support others to be able to do the same.

Dogs lives are just a fraction of ours, so let's fill them with safeness, mutual respect, trust, fun, love and happy learning.

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My professional training to date includes the following:

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2 day Dog Trainer Career

4 day Practical Instructor Course

2 day Practical Assessment

3 day Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor Course

Learning Theory

Breed & Predatory Motor Patterns

Canine Emotional Health

Pain & Behaviour

Thoughtful Enrichment

Impulse Control

Foundation To Advanced Exercises

Perfect Puppy

Adolescence

Happy Recallers

Loose Leaders

2 day Introduction to Animal Centred Education (ACE) & Freework

The Pet Gundog

Separation Anxiety

Separation Anxiety & Related Disorders

Preparing Dogs For The Vets

Crate Rest & Restricted Exercise

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

Dogs & Kids

Canine Nutrition

K9 First Aid

 

In order to maintain my qualified status and memberships, I am required to undertake and provide evidence of my continuing professional development on an annual basis. I am passionate about expanding my knowledge and improving my skills and continue to attend courses, sign up for webinars, undertake research and read, read, read...!

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I am happy to share my accreditation certificates on request and discuss my continuing professional development. 

I am fully insured and a certified canine first-aider. 

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Julia Jarvis Imdt

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