Little Orchard is run by Sarah who is
a qualified Veterinary Nurse since 1996 and a Dog Trainer
since January 1999.
Since 2001 Sarah has concentrated on correct socialisation
throughout puppy
classes and the dog clubs. Sarah began her career in dog
training when she realised how widespread fear and
aggression problems were in pet dogs.
The social club she has set
up helps prevent these problems before they arise. The
reason for this is to prevent later fear or aggression
in adult dogs. Her years of experience have seen what
started as a keen interest become an all-consuming passion.
Sarah (bottom right) receiving her award from Royal
Canin at the Gala Dinner
Sarah's Achievements:
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A qualified Veterinary nurse since 2000 and been
veterinary nursing since 1996.
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Been around dogs all of her life and has always
learnt from handling and observing dogs. She has
been training and studying dogs since 1998.
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Listed VN with the royal college of veterinary
surgeons and a member of the British Veterinary
nursing association
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Pet Health Councillor who recently won the PHC
of the month award, this is an qualification in
nursing clinics and nutrition.
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Member of the Association of pet dog trainers which
means that she has undergone a training assessment
and abides by the associations training rules.
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An associate member of the British institute of
professional dog trainers
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Kennel club listed status from the kennel club
and is approved to hold the good citizen dog scheme
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CAP levels 1 and 2 at distinction level certificate
in Clicker Training
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Has a visiting PAT (Pets as Therapy) dog and am
a PAT assessor.
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Currently working towards accreditation in dog
training and behaviour with the kennel club and
due for assessment this year.
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A coaching and assessor award which gives her extra
skills in class to coach and support people whilst
training their dogs.
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Completed a course on animal massage and rehabilitation.
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Attended numerous workshops and seminars on dog
behaviour, aggression, clicker and obedience training
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Completed further courses on medical nursing, parasites,
caring for puppies and nutrition
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Completed a dog grooming course and was awarded
a credit and a certificate for excellence in kind
and effective handling. She now is offering dog
grooming for her canine clients.
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Completed a weekend workshop and has become a Kennel
Club Approved Examiner for bronze and silver levels
good citizen testing.
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Attended Seminars on Working with Rescue dogs,
Nutrition, Behaviour and Competition Obedience.
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Hand reared and raised a litter of unwanted puppies
8 years ago and this was the start of her keen interest
in puppy socialisation and providing the right environment
for puppies to develop and learn.
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Worked in dog rescue kennels for 2 and a half
years as a volunteer prior to veterinary nurse training.
About
Sarah Emery at Little Orchard Dog Training Academy