Qualifications 

I am highly qualified in canine behaviour, training, wellbeing and animal care, with formal education spanning nutrition, behaviour, therapy, welfare and holistic care.

Learn to Communicate with Animals & Nature Certification

As part of my continued professional development, I have completed a certified course in Learning to Communicate with Animals & Nature.

This training focuses on developing deeper awareness, intuitive listening skills, and energetic sensitivity to better understand animals beyond behaviour alone. Communication is not limited to vocal cues or body language — it also includes emotional signals, subtle shifts in energy, and the connection animals have with their environment.

Through this certification, I have strengthened my ability to:

Tune into an animal’s emotional state

Recognise underlying stress, confusion or imbalance

Support nervous or sensitive dogs with greater empathy

Understand the relationship between animals and their surroundings

Approach behavioural concerns with a more holistic perspective

This qualification complements my background in animal physiotherapy, pet psychology and Reiki, allowing me to support dogs in a well-rounded, compassionate way.

My aim is always to build trust, reduce stress and strengthen the bond between you and your dog. By combining practical training techniques with deeper observation and understanding, I can offer support that considers both the physical and emotional wellbeing of your pet.

Veterinary Support Assistant Diploma

New Skills Academy

I’m delighted to share that I have successfully completed my Veterinary Support Assistant Diploma through New Skills Academy.

This qualification has further strengthened my knowledge of canine health, welfare, and the veterinary care process. It allows me to better support both dogs and their owners by understanding what may be happening behind the scenes in a veterinary setting and how training, behaviour, and wellbeing all work together.

What this means for Tiny Tails clients

This diploma enhances the holistic approach I already bring to my training services by giving me a deeper understanding of:

Basic veterinary procedures and terminology

Recognising signs of illness, pain, or discomfort

Supporting dogs before and after veterinary visits

Stress-free handling and confidence building

Health and welfare considerations during training

Working alongside vets and other pet professionals

While I am not a veterinary professional, this qualification allows me to work more confidently alongside veterinary teams and to support owners in creating positive, calm experiences for their dogs when it comes to health checks, handling, and clinic visits.

Why this matters

At Tiny Tails Dog Training Chester, I believe training should always consider the whole dog — behaviour, health, environment, and emotional wellbeing. Continuing my education ensures I can offer the most informed, compassionate, and up-to-date support to every dog and family I work with.

This diploma sits alongside my many other canine-focused qualifications and reflects my ongoing commitment to professional development and the highest standards of care.

If you’re curious about how this approach could help your dog, please feel free to get in touch. 🌿🐾

Animal Physiotherapy Certificate

I am proud to have achieved my Animal Physiotherapy Certificate, further strengthening the knowledge and care I provide through Tiny Tails Dog Training.

Understanding how a dog’s body moves, functions and recovers is essential when supporting behaviour, training and overall wellbeing. This qualification has given me deeper insight into:

Canine anatomy and muscular structure

Movement and gait assessment

Supporting mobility and flexibility

Recognising discomfort or physical tension

Safe exercise and recovery principles

By combining training expertise with physiotherapy knowledge, I can take a more holistic approach — ensuring your dog is not only learning well, but moving comfortably and confidently too.

Whether your dog is a lively puppy, an active adult, or needs a little extra support with stiffness or recovery, I am committed to working in a way that prioritises both emotional and physical wellbeing.

Continued professional development is incredibly important to me. Your dog deserves informed, compassionate, up-to-date care — and I will always strive to provide exactly that.

If you would like to learn more about how this qualification can support your dog, please get in touch.

 

Animal Reiki – Supporting Your Dog’s Emotional & Physical Wellbeing

I am proud to have completed my Animal Reiki Certificate through Skills Network, expanding the holistic support I can offer at Tiny Tails Dog Training Chester.

Animal Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive energy healing practice that promotes relaxation, emotional balance and overall wellbeing. Developed in Japan in 1922, Reiki works by encouraging the body’s natural ability to restore harmony and calm.

Many dogs experience stress in different ways — whether through anxiety, past trauma, behavioural challenges, recovery from injury, or changes in their environment. Animal Reiki offers a quiet, calming approach that allows your dog to relax at their own pace in a safe and supportive space.

How Animal Reiki Can Help:

Support anxious or nervous dogs

Encourage emotional regulation

Aid relaxation during recovery from illness or injury

Complement behavioural training plans

Promote overall calm and wellbeing

Reiki sessions are always conducted with your dog’s comfort as the priority. There is no force, restraint or pressure — your dog is free to move, settle or engage as they choose.

As part of my holistic approach, Animal Reiki can be offered alongside training sessions or as a standalone wellbeing session, depending on your dog’s needs.

If you would like to discuss whether Animal Reiki could benefit your dog, please get in touch:

 

Pet Psychology Diploma – The Skills Network

I am proud to have successfully completed and passed my Pet Psychology Diploma with The Skills Network, further strengthening my knowledge of canine behaviour, emotional development and learning theory.

This qualification has deepened my understanding of:

• How dogs think and process information

• The emotional drivers behind behaviour

• Stress signals and body language

• Behavioural development from puppyhood to adulthood

• The science behind positive, reward-based training

Understanding why a dog behaves in a certain way is just as important as teaching them what to do instead. This diploma allows me to approach every dog as an individual — looking beyond the behaviour you see and considering the emotional and psychological factors underneath.

By combining practical training experience with evidence-based psychology, I am able to provide thoughtful, compassionate and effective support tailored to both you and your dog.

I am committed to ongoing professional development so I can continue to offer the highest standard of care and guidance to the families who trust Tiny Tails Dog Training.

 

I have completed a Pet First Aid Course through Centre Of Excellence, giving me additional skills and knowledge to support your dog’s safety and wellbeing. This training helps ensure I am prepared to respond appropriately should an emergency arise during a session.

Completed January 2026 

Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Diploma

Supporting Your Dog Beyond Training

I’m pleased to share that I have successfully completed my Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Diploma, further strengthening the professional services and knowledge I bring to Tiny Tails Dog Training Chester.

As someone who works closely with dogs and their families every day, I believe it’s important to understand not only training and behaviour, but also the practical, day-to-day care that keeps dogs happy, safe, and fulfilled. This qualification has enhanced my understanding of professional pet care, safety, and best practice when supporting dogs outside of training sessions.

What this qualification covers

Through this diploma, I’ve developed further knowledge in:

Safe and responsible dog walking practices

Understanding different breeds, temperaments, and exercise needs

Pet sitting routines and welfare standards

Risk assessment and safety when caring for dogs

Professional standards for working with clients and their pets

Supporting nervous, young, senior, or rescue dogs

How this benefits Tiny Tails clients

While Tiny Tails primarily offers bespoke 1-to-1 dog training, this diploma adds another layer of reassurance for clients. It means that when I’m working with your dog — whether during training sessions, home visits, or supporting routines — I bring a well-rounded understanding of professional pet care and handling.

This is particularly helpful for:

Puppies building confidence on walks

Rescue dogs adjusting to new routines

Dogs needing calm, structured handling

Supporting owners with real-life training scenarios out and about

A professional, holistic approach

Every qualification I complete is chosen to help me support dogs in a calm, positive, and ethical way. This diploma complements my training, behaviour, nutrition, and holistic care studies, allowing me to continue offering a thoughtful and knowledgeable service to the Tiny Tails community.

Your dog’s welfare, safety, and happiness will always be my priority.

Certificate in Duty of Care

At Tiny Tails Dog Training Chester, the welfare, safety and wellbeing of every dog I work with is always my top priority. I’m pleased to share that I have successfully completed a Certificate in Duty of Care, further strengthening the professional standards and ethical approach that sit at the heart of my business.

This qualification focuses on the responsibilities we hold when working with animals and their owners. It covers areas such as safeguarding, welfare awareness, professional boundaries, risk management and providing a safe, supportive service. For my clients, this means you can feel confident that your dog is in knowledgeable, caring and responsible hands at all times.

As a positive-reinforcement trainer offering one-to-one, in-home sessions, I believe that trust is everything. Completing this course reinforces my commitment to:

Putting your dog’s welfare first

Providing a safe and supportive training environment

Working ethically and professionally with every family

Continuing my education to offer the best possible service

Ongoing learning is a huge part of what I do. Every qualification I complete helps me build a stronger foundation of knowledge so I can support dogs of all ages, breeds and backgrounds with kindness and understanding.

When you choose Tiny Tails, you’re choosing a trainer who takes their duty of care seriously — not just as a qualification, but as a daily promise to you and your dog.

Tiny Tails Dog Training Chester

Where Little Paws Learn Big Skills 🐾

Completed Febuary 2026 

🐶 Canine Diplomas 

All completed 2025 

Canine Behaviour Diploma

 

Canine Anxiety Diploma

 

Canine Nutrition Diploma

 

Canine Holistic Health & Wellbeing Diploma

 

Animal Assisted Therapy Diploma

 

Canine Massage Diploma

 

Pet Bereavement Counselling Diploma

 

Puppy Training Diploma

 

Dog Training Diploma

 

Canine Communication Diploma

 

Canine Health & Welfare Diploma

 

(All diplomas completed via the Centre of Excellence and focused on evidence-based, welfare-led, positive approaches.)

🐾 Animal Care & Management Qualifications

At Tiny Tails Dog Training Chester, your dog is in safe, knowledgeable hands.

My approach is built on kindness, positive reinforcement and a strong foundation of professional training and real-life experience with animals of all shapes and sizes.

I have completed a National Diploma in Animal Management and a First Diploma in Animal Care, which gave me a solid understanding of animal behaviour, welfare, health, handling and ethical care. These qualifications allowed me to study dogs in depth while also learning about a wide range of animals, helping me develop a well-rounded, compassionate approach to training.

Alongside these core qualifications, I have continued to build my knowledge with additional canine-specific courses and ongoing professional development. I believe learning never stops, and I regularly update my skills so I can offer the best support to both dogs and their owners.

My training covers:

Animal behaviour and communication

Canine body language and emotional wellbeing

Health, nutrition and welfare

Safe handling and training techniques

Building trust and positive relationships

Ethical, reward-based training methods

This education, combined with hands-on experience and my work within the community, allows me to tailor every session to the individual dog and family in front of me. No two dogs are the same, and I always work at your dog’s pace in a calm, supportive way.

I am passionate about helping dogs and owners feel confident, understood and connected. My goal is to give you the knowledge, tools and support you need so training feels achievable and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Fully insured | DBS checked | Positive-reinforcement trainer

If you’d like to work together, I’d love to hear from you.

📍 Covering Chester and surrounding areas

📩 Get in touch to book your consultation or ask any questions.

Dog Grooming Theory & Hydrotherapy Theory qualifications – supporting my understanding of canine anatomy, handling, movement, recovery, and welfare. These services are not offered.

 

Canine Business Qualification – supporting ethical practice, client care, professional standards, and welfare-led service delivery.