Why choose an IMDT trainer?
- Teaching Tails
- Mar 4, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 9
Why Choose an IMDT Dog Trainer in Belfast, County Antrim and County Down?
Dog training is currently a completely unregulated industry in the UK. This means that literally anyone can buy a treat pouch, call themselves a "dog trainer," and start giving advice. It is a terrifying thought, especially when your dog’s emotional well-being and safety are on the line.
Because your dog deserves the very best, I chose a different path. I chose to be rigorously assessed by the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT). My certification wasn't just a certificate printed off the internet; I was physically and theoretically tested on my practical ability to deliver structured group classes, professional 1-2-1 training sessions, and detailed home visit consultations. I was also heavily assessed on my deep, up-to-date knowledge of canine behaviour and science-based learning theory.
🏅 When you hire an IMDT trainer, you are hiring someone whose skills have been rigorously tested and proven by the UK's leading dog training body.
A Strict Ethical Code for Peace of Mind
As a fully qualified and certified IMDT trainer, I am bound by their strict Code of Ethics. This is my ironclad guarantee to you and your dog.
This code ensures that both you and your dog’s training needs are met in a completely positive, force-free, and effective way. There is absolutely no place for fear, intimidation, or outdated "alpha" aversives in my training.
Furthermore, IMDT members don't just pass a test once and coast for the rest of their careers. I am formally reassessed every single year. This ensures that my Continual Professional Development (CPD) is regularly maintained, keeping me at the absolute cutting edge of modern, reward-based training science.
What This Means for You and Your Dog
By choosing me as your trainer, you aren't just getting someone who "loves dogs." You are getting a highly qualified professional who understands the science of how dogs learn.
I promise to deliver the highest standards of safety, ethics, and professionalism expected of an IMDT member—packaged into the most fun, stress-free, and game-based training sessions possible!
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