CBS thrives on learning more. The more we learn, the better we can help you and your dog achieve your goals.
We encourage our instructors to not only gain credentials in dog training but ask them to continue on with their education just as any serious profession does these days. We require them to participate in relevant training seminars and workshops each year.
Although all our instructors are volunteers, many of them are also professional canine trainers. Our instructors have a range of nationally and internationally recognised professional accreditations, from such institutions as:
We also have a comprehensive two-year aspiring instructor program, which is run in-house by our Senior Volunteer Trainer.
Born into a family of dog trainers, Jo’s passion for dogs started at a very young age leading her to become an instructor by the age of 19. She has enjoyed the companionship of many dogs over the years and competed in a wide range of dog sports including Tricks,...
Deb has been training dogs since 1976 and has seen great changes in the field during that time. In 2007, she joined Canine Behavioural School and helped shape it into the school it is today. She is currently the Senior Volunteer Trainer, managing the training of CBS...
Whilst Marjut [aka Mariet] is a CBS newbie she has been an instructor for 15 years. She is working towards completing the CBS Aspiring Instructor Programme in 2023. In her capacity as a dog owner, she has ventured into Obedience and Rally Obedience trials, Trick Dog...
Each of Jeannine’s dogs has taught her a deeper and more meaningful understanding of canine learning and behaviour. She is passionate about positive reinforcement training and the many lifelong benefits it creates. Jeannine is so lucky to share her life with...
Having begun her dog training journey almost 20 years ago, Shaylee has experienced many different training styles and is passionate about force free training. She has volunteered for many years at the RSPCA and is currently an RSPCA dog trainer. She also works as an...
Sharon has been in the pet industry for more than 15 years. Her interests lie in animal behaviour, welfare and positive reinforcement training. She owns three mini schnauzers named Blitzen, Ava and Billy. Blitzen and Ava have both obtained their Canine Good Citizen...
Emma has been an artist, nature and animal lover all of her life. She welcomed her first dog, Hilde, five years ago and so began the obsession with all things ‘dog’. Training her three dogs with positive reinforcement and Nosework led her down the path of...
Petra holds a PhD in dog behaviour and welfare and has a BSc. (Hons) with a specialisation in animal behaviour. Her research focuses have included investigating how dogs experience their veterinary visits and strategies used to reduce stress, and equipment used for...
Felice is an experienced dog trainer with a keen interest in working with young dogs to help them stay in their homes forever and reduce the need for rehoming. She has completed a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2011 and went on to complete a Certificate IV in...
Living with German Shepherds for many years, Heather experienced many different training styles but was really happy to find the use of positive reinforcement training while working at Guide Dogs for the Blind in the UK. It is from them that she adopted her dog Iris,...