I’m Tracey and I offer Puppy and Dog Training Services in Abergavenny, Hereford and the surrounding areas.
I am a full member of the APDT ( 01223) Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Approved Trainer for Kids Around Dogs and I am also a full member of the Pet Professional Guild.
I have owned dogs for 25 years and have learnt a lot along the way about dog behaviour and training.I have always been fascinated about canine behaviour and communication and how dogs learn and have studied numerous courses to gain a better perspective and understanding of the needs of our canine companions. By learning what drives your dog to do things, what motivates them and understanding how a dog learns and communicates with body language is key to training. In a nutshell the more we educate ourselves on a dogs’ needs and consistently practice rewards based training the better our relationship will be! (It is also useful to have an understanding of how people learn and what motivates them too!).
I live on the Monmouthshire/Herefordshire border with my wife Tina and our two dogs, Tiny Timmy and Kip. Tiny Timmy enjoys scentwork and trick training.
I have attended numerous practical handling courses and in order to become a member of the APDT ( Association of Professional Dog Trainers) I had to undergo a stringent practical test as well as an oral and written examination. The pass mark is high so I was thrilled to accepted as a member! I am committed to my continued professional development by regularly attending seminars and lectures and am always open to learning more on positive training and coaching techniques.