Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications

A level psychology B
A level biology D
A level English literature C

BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Preston University 2:1, graduated 2003

Professional memberships

Provisional member of the Association Of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)

Full member of the Institute Of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT)

Founder of the Pet Professional Network

Work experience

Pegasus veterinary surgery 2000-2021

RSPCA kennels Cheltenham 1998 – 2000

Cheltenham Borough Council Dog Warden 2000

Pets As Therapy 2006-2008

Bolton Guide Dogs For The Blind 2001

Myerscough College 2000 – 2003

Blackpool Zoo 2000

Triple A Marbella 2015

Gwen Bailey’s Puppy School 2015 – 2017

Cyprus rescue work 2021

Previous employment

Cheltenham Animal Shelter

3 years employment, including role as head of the quarantine unit and behavioural assessments and co-ordinating work experience with vulnerable adults, 2009-2012

Pet Carers 

Dog walker and pet sitter, 2012-2014

Guideposts Trust 

Supervisor of after school activity center, for young adults with additional needs, 1998-2001

Penderels Trust

Personal assistant for young adults and children with physical disabilities and additional needs, 1997-2001

The National Star College

Assistant teacher for young adults with physical disabilities and additional needs

William Morris Camphill Community 

Assistant teacher for young adults with physical disabilities and additional needs

We Are Cheltenham

Business marketing and promotion for local business professionals.