Jacqui Jones DipCABT. CABP ChMIACE

 

I am a Pet Behaviour Consultant and Trainer based in Devon . I cover Plymouth and its outlying districts, Tavistock, Ivybridge and the South Hams area. I will also take behaviour referrals from Veterinary Practices within a 30 mile radius of Plymouth .

I am an up to date member of the APDT, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and one of their assessors. (APDT No. 196. www.apdt.co.uk ). Members have all been assessed by a strict code of conduct and have agreed to abide by kind and fair training principles, updating their knowledge each year. The use of choke chains, electric collars and any other coercive or punitive methods of training are not used by Alpha Dog Training and Behaviour Consultancy.

I have a Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training awarded by Coape, Centre Of Applied Pet Ethology ( www.coape.org ). Since acquiring my Diploma in 2001 I became a partner practice to Peter Neville and am now one of 3 Coape Behaviour Practitioners in the West Country.

My other qualifications are owning, showing and breeding dogs for over 35 years. I have owned German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Akitas and Shibas. At present I have eight dogs, one Rottweiler, one rescue Shiba, four Akitas and two Akita crosses rescued from Battersea.

I have also taken courses with the Animal Care College on Dog Instructing, Dog Breeding, and Dog Behaviour giving me the Institute of Animal Care and Education qualification ChMiace.

I continue updating my qualifications each year by attending lectures and seminars with Coape and other associations to ensure my methods are up to date both as far as training or behaviour is concerned.

I am married to Peter, who I have to say I couldn't have done this enjoyable job without. His help and encouragement now and over the years has given me the confidence and ability to get where I am in my profession.

I have two children, well not children any more! Lisa, my first born, is a teacher, she is married to Jonathan, who is a business manager. They are about to make me a grandmother for the first time! Chris, my second born, is a veterinary surgeon working in Tavistock. He is married to Catherine who is also a veterinary surgeon and works with her dog in the Dartmoor rescue.

 

 

 

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