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Di Rhodes BSc Hons, MEd, PGCE RGN. Dip Canine Behaviour Modification. Dip Search Dog Handler, Cert Teaching Scent Work

My Qualifications also include IABTC Adv Instructor, IABTC Clicker and Target Instructor, Level 3 Cert in Animal Assisted Therapy. Level 3 Cert in Canine Physiotherapy.

Along with a wide variety of Nosework based CPD

I have owned a variety of breeds for over 30 years, and currently have a GSD and a Chihuahua. I started training at IABTC after getting her my third Shepherd I entered just a few obedience shows and won out of pre beginners with her and continued to test A with my Jack Russel have competed in Rally and got to Crufts with Pip a Jack Russel being part of the Northern Rally Team at Crufts 2019. Purdy my GSD is a Therapy Dog working in hospital occupational therapy departments. My special areas of interest for study and teaching are Brain and Behaviour and Scent Work. Member of KCAI. Member of Guild of Dog Trainers

Karen Holmes KPACTP IABTC Advanced Accredited Instructor. Clicker and Target Level 4 (Instructor). Member of ABTC

Karen is also Member KCAI and a Certified Training Partner of the Karen Pryor Academy after studying with the Academy to enhance her knowledge of Clicker Training in which she specialises.Karen has owned dogs for 40 years plus and currently has four. They are different breeds and different ages giving her a wealth of knowledge of how to change training methods to suit different dogs and at different stages of their lives. She is also a qualified groomer.

Karen teaches a wide range of courses at IABTC.