Hi, I’m Pippa, a canine behaviourist and trainer with a specialism in spaniel training. These are my two best friends, Artemis, a 3 year old working cocker spaniel, and Lady a 14 year old jack russell.
Artemis has epilepsy in the form of focal seizures, a lifelong condition that is well-managed with medication. Lady has arthritis and very low level canine cognitive dysfunction (dementia), as well as now being deaf bless her heart. All Lady's conditions are kept under control with medication, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy and gentle but regular walks and plenty of brain games!
I established Pippa’s Pooches at the beginning of 2018. I only use reward-based training methods, and will never recommend any aversive equipment or techniques for your dog. There are no behaviours that cannot be trained without using kindness, understanding, treats and/or toys!
I specialise in training spaniels, particularly working cockers, but I love working with all breeds large or small, young or old!
I have a Foundation Degree in Applied Canine Behaviour & Training with Bishop Burton University Centre. I’m also an IMDT accredited trainer, and a certified Mantrailing UK instructor. Other courses that I have completed include:
Diploma in Professional Dog Walking – Compass Education
Canine First Aid & Advanced Canine First Aid – Animal Love Pet First Aid
Loose Leaders – IMDT
Happy Recallers – IMDT
2 Day Career as a Dog Trainer – IMDT
4 Day Practical Instructor Course – IMDT
Canine Aggression & Rehab – IMDT
Canine Body Language – IMDT
Separation Anxiety – IMDTB
Resource Guarding – IMDTB
The Exercises:Foundation to Advanced – IMDT
Puppy Lab – School of Canine Science
30 Days of Canine Science – School of Canine Science
Canine Nutrition and Behaviour – School of Canine Science
