Hi.. I am Sharon the head trainer for Paws Control. Whilst studying for my degree in Psychology at Exeter University my interest in how dogs and humans learn and behave grew and I began asking questions as to how our human behaviour effects the behaviour of the animals that we live with, and how best to improve our relationship with our dogs to help achieve harmony at both ends of the lead.
We currently have two chocolate labs, Harry and Keira, that we have had since they were 8 Weeks old puppies and are now 8, and our two young yellow Labs Big and Little Baz. Big Baz was a rescue from a life in a Crate, and he has taught me so much more about training and the struggles that many people have when taking on a Rescue dog. We very recently took on Little Baz from a great home that due to unfortunate circumstances meant he had to be rehomed, and he has fitted in so well since joining our crazy labrador house! Each of them have different strengths and you will hopefully meet one or all of them during Paws Control Training sessions.
PROUD TO BE :
Full Mement of ICB - International Canine Behaviourists
Full Professional Member of PPGBI - Pet Professional Guild of British Isles
Professional Member of ADPT - Association of Professional Dog Trainers (92093)
Liscensed Pet Dog Instructor and Assessor for Pet Professional Guild
Member of ISAP - International Society for Animal Professionals
Member of IACE - Institute for Animal Care Education
Student Member of ASAB - Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour
Member of IMDT- Institute of Modern Dog Trainers
I have completed many animal related qualifications and have been lucky enough to supplement my educational knowledge with practical experience through my work at Rescue and rehoming centres in the South west and also by assisting at socialisation groups and dog training classes.
ANIMAL RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bsc (Hons) Psychology
Graduate Diploma in Animal Behaviour
Level III Methodology, Understanding and Working With Canines
Diploma in Advanced Animal Behaviour
Diploma in Canine Behaviour Training
Diploma in Canine Psychology
Diploma in Animal Care
Sarah Whitehead Learn to Talk Dog
IMDT 2 day career as a Dog Trainer
IMDT Perfect Puppy
Studying towards Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management