About Teaching Tails
Teaching Tails promotes a positive approach to dog training, teaching owners how to get more of the behaviours they want through rewards such as treats, praise and play. Reward based training is not only fun but it is kind and encourages a relationship built on mutual respect. When getting rewarded with treats and play how can your dog not be enthusiastic about learning?!
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Your Dog Trainer
My name is Cathy and I am the owner and head trainer at Teaching Tails. My journey with dogs began as a teenager when I volunteered for the USPCA. A couple of nights a week, I walked, fed, and gave the shelter dogs some much-deserved cuddles.
During this time, I realised that many dogs were being surrendered to shelters simply due to a lack of training. Their owners often thought they were too boisterous, when in reality, the dogs were untrained, and the owners lacked an understanding of the need for even the most basic training.
This experience ignited my passion for dog training!
I am a fully qualified and insured puppy and dog trainer. I completed my training and assessment with the IMDT and participated in a mentorship programme with Lee Hobbs from The Dog Training School. Currently, I am in my second year of study with COAPE, working towards my Level 5 Canine Behaviour Diploma. I am learning about the latest research on noise sensitivity in dogs and am about to embark on a year of reactivity training with The Dog Training School. I believe that learning should never stop.
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