Our Instructors

I joined the Good Companion Dog Training Club in 2007 with my rescue Shepherd Gwen. I now have two dogs, Mia (Cavapoo) and Polli (Golden Doodle). I have thoroughly enjoyed helping as an assistant with a variety of classes for the last five years.

I am a joint founder of Good Companion Dog Training Club. Qualified BIPDT, APDT, PDTI and recently a diploma in canine psychology. I attend courses and read up on different field’s of canine behaviour, skills and care, to keep myself up to date. At present I have 2 bearded collies, Ollie and Tir.

I have been a member of GCDT club since September 2021. I have two dogs, who have gained their Kennel Club Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. I assist with many of the workshops and classes which I throughly enjoy. I am a qualified dog Parkour instructor and also a level one assessor working towards my level two.

I started training with GC at the age of 8, with my sister and our first dog. Since then I qualified with the PDTI at 15 and now own 4 dogs; Lily (cavalier), Charlie (cavalier), Puzzle (MAS) and Jigsaw (BC). I am working towards my level 5 in animal management and I am qualified to teach hoopers. I also have my level 2 dog grooming assistant qualification. I love partaking in CPD and volunteering to further my knowledge! I actively compete in many dog sports and competitions including hoopers, agility, HTM, mantrailing, scent and YKC activities. I have a specialised interest in rescue work (of all animals) and love having fun with my dogs!

Having had dogs all my life I joined GCDTC in 2010 with my first rottweiler. I am currently training my third rottweiler, Buzz. We have completed Bronze, Silver and Gold awards in the Kennel Club Good Citizen scheme. I enjoy volunteering as an assistance with a variety of classes and I particularly enjoy working with the puppy class.

I am a joint founder of the Good Companion DTC. I am a Qualified instructor with the APDT, the PDTI, and have an Honours Certificate with the BIPDT. I am also qualified with the Kennel Club to judge their Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. I have enjoyed many different dog training activities with my previous dogs and now with my latest dog Celyn a Lab/collie. I also enjoy teaching Celyn new exercises. Teaching me new ideas so I never stop learning.

I have owned dogs of various breeds for over 45 years, taking more of an interest in training for the last 17 years. During that time I have enjoyed many activities which have helped to increase the bond with my dogs. Two of them have gained KC Good Citizens Gold. Also I have worked with friends dogs to gain their silver awards. In 2023 I began helping at Good Companions.

I have been coming to the club since the age of 14 when we rescued our first Cavalier KC. I am now the Chairman and an instructor. As a primary school teacher, I enjoy teaching and taking part in many dog sports especially parkour and agility. I am qualified with the PDTI and gained my Advanced Behavioural Training Instructing. I now have a MAS who enjoys agility, mantrailing, scent and Parkour and 2 retired cavaliers. I am also a Good Citizens examiner.

I have been an instructor at Good Companion since 1995. I am a qualified APDT instructor and continually attend courses to keep my knowledge current. I own two border collies; Seren and Morgan with whom I compete with in obedience competitions. Both dogs have represented Wales at Crufts in the regional obedience competition.