Wolf and Whippet
Continual Professional Development
At the Wolf and Whippet, we believe in continual learning and understanding about canines, domestic dogs, their biology, history and behaviour. Hence we continue to attend workshops, seminars, complete courses, read and research. Keeping up to date with animal behavioural science and gaining further in-depth knowledge, aiding our work with each dog we work with. Our personal experience volunteering in rescue and dog assessments, our own working breeds of dogs, to new and existing clients with our company is also key. We feel that a CPD is incredibly important to offer the services we provide and would want for our dogs and pets.
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As Suzy is a fully accredited member of The Association of INTODogs (https://www.intodogs.net/) and certified trainer, we display the Certified badges from INTODogs and ICAN. UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter symbol. Suzy also is an accredited Hoopers Instructor after completing an OCN qualification with Canine Hoopers UK.
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There are links at the bottom of the page to the affiliations and organisations we are certified by with further information.
Please visit the charter website to see what assurances this symbol brings to dog guardians and other canine professionals.
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Certified trainer with Intodogs. This means I have undergone assessments of both theory and practical application, plus yearly CPD checks. 40+ hours of CPD is required for accreditation that is checked.
This means I have passed both practical and theory as a Hoopers instructor.
This full member badge shows that I have passed both theory and practical assessments to demonstrate I have met criteria as fully certified Hoopers Instructor.
Certified trainer with Intodogs. This means I have undergone assessments of both theory and practical application, plus yearly CPD checks. 40+ hours of CPD is required for accreditation that is checked.
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Courses with Certification, Behaviour Studies, Workshops and Seminars
Suzy Individual CPD and Certification
• Certified Canine Trainer with INTODogs (Fully Assessed Practical Skills, Theory and Case Studies)
• Certified Animal Trainer with the International Companion Animal Network (Fully Assessed Member)
• Pet Professional Guild recognised Canine Training Professional and Full Member
Membership Number: 44799088 (Ethics)
• Accredited Hoopers Instructor with CHUK (OCN Practical Course and Assessed: Level 1)
• Approved Scentwork Instructor with ScentworkUK (Practical Course and Assessed: Levels 1-4)
• Hoopers World Instructor (Practical Course and Assessed)
• Certificate of Membership with The Dog Welfare Alliance (Ethics)
• OCN IMDTB Diploma: Methodology, Understanding and Working with Canine Behaviour (OCN Assessed Diploma)
• IMDT 4 Day Practical Instructors Course (Practical and Theory Course)
• IMDT 2 Day Career As A Dog Trainer Course (Practical and Theory Course)
• 4 Day Study Course on Canine Wellness and Wolfdogs at Kachina Canine Communication with Dr Isla Fishburn (Practical and Theory Course.)
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Business Insurance
We are fully insured with Pet Business Insurance which includes Professional Indemnity, Employers Liability and Public Liability cover. A copy of our insurance certificate can be seen and is carried, along with our health and safety policy and risk assessments to classes and training sessions.
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2025
• Susan Garrett Home School The Dog 4 Month Course
• Continuing Studying: Compass Education Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management Level 5
• UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Detection Instructor Course (continuing)
• Help! My Dog Doesn't Like Other Dogs! Course - Know Your Dog with Sally Lewis
• The 66 Club with Hound Plus - 66 Days of guided practical skills and online support
• Simone Müller - What is Predation? The Predatory Behaviour Chain - Animal Training Academy Podcast
• Natural Prey Drive Games, Predation Substitute Training Webinar with Simone Müller​
2024
• UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Detection Instructor Course (continuing)
• Keino Conference - 2 week conference of speakers, trainers and behaviourists
• Understanding Pet Dogs - Course with Nanci Creedon
• Raising and living with your high drive Malinois - with Bryony Cole
• Owners Guide to Scentwork Certificate - Without Worry Canine Education
• Pets As Therapy Safeguarding Essentials Certificate
• Continuing DogAid application
• Introduction to Rally, Rules, Regulations with Julie Barrett - 1 In Person Day Course
• TagTeach Essential Teaching and Training Principles - with Ken Ramirez and Susan Friedman
2023
• UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Detection Instructor Course
• Academy for Dog Trainers with Jean Donaldson Webinar Series - 15 Hours of CPD
• Currently Studying: Compass Education Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management Level 5
• Undergoing full assessment to become an Assistance Dog Trainer with DogAid
• The Neuroscience of Frustration in Dogs Part 2 with Daniel Shaw
2022
• Currently Studying: Compass Education Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management Level 5
• Studying Level 3 Counselling Skills
• IMDT The Exercises 1 Day Course with Steve Mann, IMDT
• Puppy-Puppy Socialisation Case Studies Session with Chirag Patel
• Liquid Training: Chaos or Contingencies? + Follow Up Session with Chirag Patel and Eva Bertilsson
• Puppy Playtime in Classes? Should you do it? & How to set it up successfully with Chirag Patel
• MET Conference 2022 - With Chirag Patel, Turid Rugaas, Michael Shikashio, Malena DeMartini, Martina Klimešová, Martina Vondráková and Júlia Bukovinská
• Evolution of BAT 3.0 with Grisha Stewart
• Applying Ethology Webinar - exploring head-tilting in dogs
• The Neuroscience of Frustration in Dogs Part 1 with Daniel Shaw
2021
• OCN Level 1 in Canine Hoopers by CHUK
• Canine Hoopers World Instructor Course.
• IMDTB Impulse Control 1 Day Seminar with David Brice
• IMDTB Separation Anxiety 1 Day Course with David Brice
• IMDTB Resource Guarding 1 Day Course with David Brice
• IMDTB Working with Noise Sensitivities and Phobias 1 Day Course with David Brice
• Myths and Perceived Barriers to Separation Anxiety Seminar - International Canine Behaviourists
• Separation Anxiety - The Plain & Simple Webinar by Dog Training College
2020
• Level 2 NCFE Certificate in Counselling Skills
• IMDT IMDTB Dog to Human Aggression 1 Day Course with David Brice
• IMDT Certificate of Attendance in Separation Anxiety and Related Disorders by David Brice
• Your End of the Lead Module 3: The Predictable Dog with Janet Finlay
• 'The Learning Planet' with Dr Susan G. Friedman – Dog Training College
• Anxiety: The Whole Story with Dr Jessica Hekman – International Canine Behaviourists
• The Biology of Socialization by Dr Jessica Hekman – International Canine Behaviourists
• Both End of the Lead/Helping the Reactive Dog with Danielle Beck - International Canine Behaviourists
• Cognitive Bias and Fad Susceptibility with Jean Donaldson – Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
• Feline Behaviour CE Webinar Series hosted by Morris Animal Foundation
• ACE Module One with Sarah Fisher
• How the Brain Affects Behaviour with Danielle Beck - Dog Training College
• Tellington TTouch 'Calming the Aroused Dog with Toni Shelbourne - Dog Training College
• The Emotional Drive to Behaviour - Rethinking 'The Naughty Dog' with Andrew Hale
• 'Dog Tired': Understanding Sleep with Toni Shelbourne - Dog Training College
• Snappy to Happy: Working with the Aggressive Dog by Danielle Beck - Dog Training College
2019
• Canine Body Language 1 Day Course - Dog Training College
• Reactive Rascals Course - Dog Training College Bath
• Animal Reiki Level 1 at Under The Ginkgo Tree with Meredithe Smith
• The Neuroscience behind how dogs learn and feel emotions Certificate - Dr Michelle Lord
• Canine Cognition - The science that's teaching us how dogs think - Dr Michelle Lord
• Power of Dogs - Bristol Talk with Sarah Fisher and Dr John Bradshaw
• Fear Certificate - School of Canine Science
• Nutrition & Behaviour Certificate - School of Canine Science
• Student Member of the ISAP, International Society of Canine Professionals
Membership Number: 4689
2018
• OCN IMDTB Diploma: Methodology, Understanding and Working with Canine Behaviour
• 4 Day Study on Canine Wellness and Wolfdogs at Kachina Canine Communication with Dr Isla Fishburn
• Scentwork UK Instructor Course - Train the Trainer Levels 2-4 Certificate
• Soul Speak© Animal Communication – Practical Day with Niki Senior
• How to Identify and Address Fear and Anxiety in Pets - Dr Sagi Denenberg, Langford Veterinary Hospital
• Canine Separation and Related Behaviours- by Rosie Bescoby
2017
• 4 Day Practical IMDT Instructors Course
• 2 Day IMDT Career As A Dog Trainer Course
• Scentwork UK Instructor Course - Train the Trainer Level 1 Certificate
• Level 3 Diploma in Animal Psychology with Distinction
• Understanding Puppy Development and preventing behaviour issues by Dr Michelle Lord
• Emotional Intelligence; Enjoying a harmonious relationship with your dog- by Lisa Tenzin-Dolma
• Craig Ogilvie - Interactive Play Workshop
• Ruffhounds Train Your Dog to be Calm: The Real Dog Yoga Workshop
• 'Top of the Class' with Kay Attwood Workshop
• Fear and Aggression Seminar by Rosie Bescoby
• Canine fears and phobias- by Rosie Bescoby
• Puppies! Into well-rounded dogs by Rosie Bescoby
• Aggression In Dogs Seminar with Jackie Bennett
• Dog Reactivity; how to help your dog who barks and lunges- by Rosie Taylor-Trigg
• Health Connect Lecture- Dogs & their Human Partners; Dr Nick Thompson
• 'Rehoming and Fostering' Lecture by Dogs Friend
• Certified Dog First Aid Trained - Dog First Aid Certificate 26/04/2017
2016
• Introduction To Managing Dogs That "Overreact" Certificate by Helen Zulch
• The Dog's BFF Award Course with The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour
• Tellington TTouch Handler Workshop with Sarah Harris and Gary Hinton -Handler
• The Truth about Wolves and Dogs Seminar by Toni Shelbourne
• Scent Workshop and Handling with Adam Daines
• Emotions and Behaviour Workshop with Angela Clark-Stockdale from DOG Partnership UK
• 2 days Personal Training/Behaviour Understanding with Horse and Husky
• Dog Law seminar by Trevor Cooper- Certificate of Attendance
2015
• Shaun Ellis 2 day workshop- Wolf Behaviour, Canine Communication, Social Positions & Behaviour Certificate
• Shaun Ellis 2 day workshop- Understanding Trauma Certificate
• Shaun Ellis 1 day workshop- Exploring a Natural Diet
• Canine First Aid trained by Animal House Vets
• Personal training classes with Clever Dog Company and Love Dog Training​
• Studying Canine Fear Certificate Course with Canine Principles
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Fran Individual CPD
• Pet Professional Guild recognised Canine Training Professional and Full Member.
Membership Number: 44895738
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2019
• Diploma in Dog Grooming, looking at dog body language.
2018
• 4 Day Study at Kachina Canine Communication with Dr Isla Fishburn
• Scentwork UK Instructor Course - Train the Trainer Levels 2-4 Certificate
• Diploma in Puppy Training by Centre of Excellence
• Soul Speak© Animal Communication – Practical Day with Niki Senior
2017
• 4 Day Practical IMDT Instructors Course
• 2 Day IMDT Career As A Dog Trainer Course
• Scentwork UK Instructor Course - Train the Trainer Level 1 Certificate
• Understanding Puppy Development and preventing behaviour issues by Dr Michelle Lord
• Emotional Intelligence; Enjoying a harmonious relationship with your dog- by Lisa Tenzin-Dolma
• Craig Ogilvie - Interactive Play Workshop
• 'Top of the Class' with Kay Attwood Workshop
• Fear and Aggression Seminar by Rosie Bescoby
• Canine fears and phobias- by Rosie Bescoby
• Puppies! Into well-rounded dogs by Rosie Bescoby
• Aggression In Dogs Seminar with Jackie Bennett
• Dog Reactivity; how to help your dog who barks and lunges- by Rosie Taylor-Trigg
• Health Connect Lecture- Dogs & their Human Partners; Dr Nick Thompson
• 'Rehoming and Fostering' Lecture by Dogs Friend
• Certified Dog First Aid Trained - Dog First Aid Certificate 26/04/2017
2016
• Introduction To Managing Dogs That "Overreact" Certificate by Helen Zulch
• The Dog's BFF Award Course with The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour
• Tellington TTouch Handler Workshop with Sarah Harris and Gary Hinton -Handler
• Scent Workshop and Handling with Adam Daines
• Trick Training workshop with Eye 2 Eye Positive Training & Behaviour -Handler
• The Truth about Wolves and Dogs Seminar by Toni Shelbourne
• Emotions and Behaviour Workshop with Angela Clark-Stockdale from DOG Partnership UK
• 2 days Personal Training/Behaviour Understanding with Horse and Husky
• Dog Law seminar by Trevor Cooper- Certificate of Attendance
2015
• Shaun Ellis 2 day workshop- Canine Communication, Social Positions & Behaviour Certificate
• Shaun Ellis 2 day workshop- Understanding Trauma Certificate
• Shaun Ellis 1 day workshop- Exploring a Natural Diet
• Canine First Aid trained by Animal House Vets
• Personal training classes with Clever Dog Company and Love Dog Training
Rescue, Voluntary and Further Work
Suzy and Fran
• Active Rescue, rehabilitation, fostering and dog assessment work for sled dog rescue and other rescue organisations.
• Registered PAT dogs (Pets As Therapy; www.petsastherapy.org); volunteers for therapy work in schools, hospitals, youth work and other organisations.
• Student Experiences working and learning alongside our Sled Dogs.
• Suzy wrote for the Sled Dogger magazine when in publication, specialising in Sled Dog sports.
• Advising and offering support to rescue organisations re Northern Breeds.