South Wales Dog Training Academy

Dog training classes and behaviour advice South Wales

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South Wales Dog Training Academy is all about positive, force free, ethical, reward based training which is fun and builds great relationships between dogs and their guardians.

Here at SWDTA we are unique in that we use the best trainers from all over South Wales to maintain excellent levels of service and because we recognise that as professional trainers we all have different areas of expertise.  We want to bring you the best we have to offer.

Our professional trainers are fully qualified and regulated by either the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) or both.

This means that the training carried out here at SWDTA is regulated and must be humane to the dog, unlike a lot of other local training clubs/organisations who choose not to be regulated and sadly often choose not to use the kindest methods. All use of harsh equipment and harsh methods are banned so you know that your dog is in safe hands. You can be sure that we will do all we can to ensure your bond and relationship with your dog remains as strong as possible to ensure the best training results.

Click the logo to find out more about our accreditation organisations and see the information below to see who is a member of which organisation.

 

 

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South Wales Dog Training Academy is run by Julie Williams. She is a member of the APDT,  IMDT an owner member of the PPG (Pet Professional Guild), registered with ABTC, she has an OCN level 3 accredited qualification in Principles of Dog Training and Behaviour, a Diploma in Dog Training with the Open College and accredited certificates in Understanding the Behaviour of the Domestic Dog, Canine Health Studies and Canine Principles Rescue Dog Awareness. She lives in the Bridgend area with her partner and three dogs Sashi, Dipstick and Bear.

Having spent her earlier employment days in the equine industry, she decided to explore dog training and behaviour in depth, this desire was increased by having a rescue dog with many behavioural problems.  She has shadowed many dog trainers, observing dogs in group, taken part in dog agility, scentwork, hoopers, training classes and attended courses presented by experts in dog training and behaviour.

She currently teaches Educational Puppy Parties at local Veterinary Practices.

 

Courses and Workshops attended;

IMDT Canine Aggression and Rehabilitation – Steve Mann

Perfect Puppy Foundations – Steve Mann

2 Day ‘Career as a Dog Trainer’ – Steve Mann

4 Day ‘Practical Instructor’ – Steve Mann

Happy Tricks – Nando Brown

Loose Leaders and Injecting Fun Into Classes – Nando Brown

Expanding the Force Free Trainers Toolkit and Managing and Modifying Aggression – Chirag Patel

Workshop for Reactive Dogs – Dr Ian Dunbar

TTouch weekend workshop – Sarah Fisher

Interactive Play, Drive and Motivation – Craig Ogilvie

B.A.T. Teamwork Seminar – Grisha Stewart

Teach Your Dog Anything – Dean Nicholas (Canine School of Science)

Canine First Aid – ProTrainings.eu

No Pain, More Gain – Rachel Hayball, Tom Candy and Millie Robinson

What’s Up Dog (Reactivity) – Dr Amber Batson

Reactive Rovers – Pauline Jackson

Fear Free Vet Practices – Linda Ryan

Dog Behaviour and Welfare – Battersea Academy

Dog Law Seminar – Trevor Cooper

On Line Courses;

Sirius Academy – Dr Ian Dunbar

Growl Workshop – Dr Ian Dunbar

Learn to Talk Dog – Sarah Whitehead

21 Days of Dog Training – Sarah Whitehead

30 Days of Canine Science – Nando Brown, Jo Rosie Haffenden and Dean Nicholas

Current Courses;

Puppy Development, Canine Anxiety and Canine Fear – Canine Principles
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