Business Awards UK have announced the winners of their 2024 Pet and Animal Care Awards….. and we WON!
You can find out more here: https://youtu.be/QGhAEYmX46Y
From Sea Lion Saviour to Dog Whisperer Wonder! – Interview with Nose to Trail
Or if you prefer read rather than watch, here’s a short overview! I found out Nose to Trail was short listed against popular social media “dog trainers” South-End at the start of March in the category of “Outstanding Animal Behaviourist”. This was bitter sweet as while I was delighted, I was also disheartened as some of the trainers in the category were known to use outdated, aversive training methods which can be very harmful to dogs.
As a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) I am listed on the ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training Council) website as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist. Someone who works only on vet referral to help dogs with behavioural difficulties. In order to get this esteemed accreditation, I undertook years of study to have a Master’s degree in Animal Behaviour and supervised experience of working with complicated cases but often social media and “celebrity” dog trainers who have little to no formal training in dog behaviour and who myself and colleagues would argue use inappropriate methods to get their “results” with dogs, win these awards due to their popularity.
I was absolutely delighted to find out that Nose to Trial have beaten much more well heard of “celeb” trainers, and have been crowned “Outstanding Animal Behaviourist” by Business Awards UK.
It is really important that awards like this do not get swayed by vanity metrics such as the number of social media followers a finalist has, and who could potentially share their awards scheme to the masses. When providing awards to sectors you aren’t familiar with it is important to do your research and be aware of regulatory issues and ethics. I am delighted that the Business Awards UK seem to be aware of this and that they have chosen to shine a light on an accredited trainer and behaviourist which will help other dog owners to find safe, ethical training for their pups.
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