Victoria (Liverpool) All Breeds Training Club
Trainer profiles and assistants
Victoria ABTC has a wealth of experience and knowledge, gained through courses, practical experience and also from our clients! We offer training that is based on rewarding your dog to increase the desired behaviour, punitive methods are never used. Below are some of the individuals that play a critical part in the running of the club.
Lyn
Hi, I currently have two dogs, a crossbreed, and a Chinese Crested, both were rehomed from the Dogs Trust. I first attended Victoria as a client in 1996 with another two rescue dogs who went on to compete at obedience competitions and gained their KC Good Citizen awards. I have competed at flyball and agility with previous dogs, and my present two enjoy all aspects of training.
I have a psychology degree and teaching qualification as well as a background in management, and have been self employed for the last 15 years.
I have always had a dog, and as a child attempted training following books and the dictates of Barbara Woodhouse! My first experience of formal dog training was in the 1980s when I attended a nightschool class with a Beagle.... I'm glad to say that over the years I have learned from the many different methods that where in vogue, and now appreciate the development of scientifically based training methods. I strive to maintain a commitment to Continuing Professional Development through attending courses and seminars as well as reading current authors.
I am a former member of the APDT (UK), and follow their principles of kind, fair, effective training methods.
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Jason
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I currently have a lovely ‘Staffordshire Bull Terrier’ which has achieved the KC Good Citizen Gold Award. I first attended the club as a client, but after a few years I was asked to help the main class which I enjoyed immensely, and now regularly take the main lessons.
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My background: I have a degree in psychology and love the behaviourist perspective, this showed a lot of evidence for the benefits of reinforcement and this is crucial when training dogs.
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I have over 10 years knowledge of training dogs, with experience of clicker training, distance control, agility, fly-ball and the Psychology of dogs and clients (energy levels to control the environment). My personal aim is the development of dogs in a healthy environment, with a clear structure that is based on the expectations of the clients, and abilities of their dogs.
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Courses that I have attended and achieved a pass:
APDT Advanced Instructor’s course
Kennel Club Sustainable Canine Seminar
Canine First Aid Workshop
Dog law
IMDT (The exercises Courses)
Pam
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I have been around dogs most of my life, except for a fifteen year break when I worked full time as a social worker. I also have a degree in psychology, and went on to gain my Masters and professional qualifications. I currently have one dog. Having been forced to choose a small dog for bad back reasons, I have now discovered that small dogs can rock too! Henry is an Italian greyhound X poodle and has the bronze, silver and gold Kennel Club Good Citizen awards. He is a dog who adores learning, particularly new tricks.
I am passionate about dogs and dog training and have tried my hand at agility, competitive obedience, and heel work to music with most of the dogs I have owned. In the past I have had mostly rescue dogs, and learned the hard way about collies! I have been lucky enough to have gained knowledge and experience from some of the best trainers in the northwest, often on an one to one basis. I have completed an Instructors’ Course and have been an assistant trainer in two other clubs prior to joining Liverpool Victoria.
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My aim is to promote force free, reward based training tailored to meet the specific needs of the dog/breed. No one size fits all but whatever the dog, the correct training, using patience, repetition and commitment will strengthen your bond with your dog and your dog will be a happier dog for it. Last of all: have fun!