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Sue Watkins

I live on the beautiful Somerset Levels with my family, husband Mark and my two grown children along with  my Labradors and a Working Cocker Spaniel. My earliest memory is of being a toddler and being surrounded by a litter of Labrador puppies, bred by my parents. My passion for dogs was ignited and has remained with me ever since.

I have had dogs of my own for many years, both rescued and bought as puppies of assorted breeds, and challenges. For five years I worked for a Greyhound rescue charity, as a regional rehoming officer. We dealt with all sight hounds with our area rehomed about 150 dogs a year - all with differing histories and needs. 

 Twelve years ago,  I decided to have a change of tact and stopped working in rescue and decided to run my own business. I still dealt with dogs and their owners, but I supplied them with food designed to meet their differing nutritional needs. I hold a Certificate in Companion Animal Nutrition (QCF Level 3) awarded by COAPE. I still trained and worked my own dogs, but felt it was time to follow a long-held dream to become a dog trainer.

I have now completed several Sarah Whitehead courses and was a Licensed Trainer with her Clever Dog Company Method for two years. I love training with working line gundogs particularly Labradors, but I am more than happy to work with any breed of dog! I love to watch dogs and their owners progressing in their relationship, developing a bond, building their confidence and learning using positive, science based methods.

I offer one to one home visits, and training in very small groups in a secure training paddock. I regularly update my knowledge and experience by attending seminars and workshops. I am fully insured and DBS cleared. All training adheres to the APDT code of practice.

John Smith

Developer

Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to Enhance their Skills. Really Enjoyed it. Thank you!!

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