Wendy Shuffle-Botham UDip CTBM

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My family had our first dog when I was thirteen years old but dogs from crossbreeds to pedigrees have always played a huge part in my family and extended family and I have fond memories of them all. 

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I decided, after buying my first Chocolate Labrador, that I would enrol at a local dog training club. I enjoyed my new found hobby so much, that I decided to take the step to study dog training to help but most importantly educate people, with a better understanding of training and behaviour of the domestic dog, than what I had been given at my local club. 

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I truly love dogs and I also enjoy being with people, sharing laughter and sometimes tears but most of all, I love the connection that I see between a dog and its owner.

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I have 30+ years of dog ownership experience and 20 years as a dog handler and have been breeding Chocolate Labradors since 2018. I breed for health and temperament but also I breed for Chocolate Labradors, in particular, to be fit for the purpose of being a Gundog.

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The courses, workshops and seminars that I have attended are too numerous to list but please do ask to see my portfolio.

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Here are a few of my proudest achievements:

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* University Diploma in Canine Training and Behavioural Management

* APDT UK Member, no 00760

* Professional Grade Member of PDTI

* PDTI Advanced Instructing Skills Certificate with Merit (84%)

* PDTI Senior Tutor on annual residential course and workshops 

* PDTI Management Team and PDTI Conference Administrator

* ABTC Registered Practitioner

* RCDTBP Signatory to introduce regulation to the profession and to      support the CAWC (Companion Animal Welfare Council) code.

​* QIDTI Member working towards Accreditation.