APDT

David Ryan was a police dog handler and Home Office accredited training instructor for 26 years. He is an accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist and the current chair of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors. He provides companion animal behaviour counselling services on veterinary referral and an expert witness consultancy concerning both civil and criminal litigation involving dogs. ...

Nick Thompson runs a complimentary veterinary consultancy in Bath specialising in homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine and nutrition. He also sees clients through a conventional veterinary practice in London. Nick initially qualified with an Honours degree in Pathological Sciences and a BVM&S from left The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh. He then worked in traditional practice for 7 years. He now lectures at Southampton University on how homeopathy, acupuncture and nutrition can be used in behaviour problems. He runs a practice; Holisticvet Ltd.

Sally Askew maintains a busy private canine practice offering a truly holistic way of living with dogs and has been using complementary therapies in her training and behavioural work with dogs for several years. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT No 0398) and GEOTA (Guild of Essential Oil Therapist for Animals) as well as being an Honorary Member of Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE). She is a human Nutritionist and one of only a few non-veterinarians to hold the C&G Certificate in Small Animal Nutrition.

The tutor for this course, is a Certificated Teacher, holding the Post Graduate qualification of Certificate in Education.

Winkie Spiers is a member Association of Pet Dog Trainers (00804), Chairwoman & member Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (F036), human & canine Bowen Therapist has studied dog behaviour, training, communication, care and health quite extensively. She has been on many dog related courses, completed a 2 year OCN course (International Dog Behaviour & Training School) and continues to learn and expand her skills. She speaks abroad and in the UK on a wide range of dog related subjects and her first book ‘How to Handle Living With Your Dog’ has recently been published.