PROFILE

Jane Williams B.Sc. (Hons.), M.A.

Jane with her dogs

Qualifications

I have had a life-long interest in animals, their behaviour and well-being. I also have an M.A in education and have been involved in teaching and training for many years. In 1981 I gained an Honours degree in Zoology from Nottingham University.

I completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling at the University of Southampton in 2006. This 4 year part-time course covers learning theory and application, neurophysiology, ethology, psychology, welfare and ethics. It also gives the opportunity to apply the theory in practical case studies. This is the only course, at this advanced level, which is specific to all aspects of the behaviour counselling profession.

I am a member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog trainers) and the APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors).

Experience

I live in a multi animal household with 3 cats, 12 dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs. I have had an interest in horses for many years. I have run a tortoise sanctuary for over 20 years and deliver workshops and lectures to tortoise owners and veterinary professionals. I have written articles and other materials to help improve the welfare of tortoises and reptiles in captivity in the UK.

I have run dog training classes for 12 years and have been involved in developing courses for others in this field. I have an interest in heelwork to music, agility and the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme. I work with my dogs in the Pets as Therapy (PAT dogs) field, visiting old age people's homes. I visit schools with my dogs helping to teach children how to stay safe around dogs. I am also a DogAid trainer, working with a disabled adult to train his own dog to support him as he is a wheelchair user.

IIn 2010 I am attending workshops to find out about the latest dog training action sport. Rally-O has come to the UK from the USA and is a fun way to train your dog, and to take part in competitions, using a combination of agility and obedience activities. It is more informal than competitive obedience and not quite as energetic for the owner as agility. I am now a Rally-O judge and the first rally trial took place June in 2010. This is a fun sport for all dogs and owners to join in. I am also offering agility training and fun competitions, doggie birthday parties, Rally-O classes and puppy parties based in Black Notley, at a newly developed, fenced training area.

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