Our Story
About us
After 30 years of working with dogs in training and behavior, we have made the decision to deliver high-quality services and products aimed at educating owners to effectively train their dogs
We offer a diverse range of courses in pet and working dog topics for handling and training purposes. Our courses include preparation online training to work towards an accredited NASDU Dog Handling Courses and SIA Highfield security courses. This is designed to help you build up your professional and personal skills.
For pet training, we believe in training the owner/s to train the dog effectively. Therefore, we offer a diverse range of online courses, catering to both short-term and long-term training goals. For example, we have micro courses which are short courses such as muzzle training. Macro courses are the medium to larger courses which are more in depth and cover an array of topics. These courses range from Puppy Training Certificate to Introductory Scent Dog Training.
Our Story
Academic Background
Alistair Spinks has extensive experience in canine behavior management and training, having worked with dogs in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and private pet dog training.
Since childhood, he has been passionate about handling and training working dogs, particularly large breeds.
Alistair has achieved several academic qualifications in the field, including a BTEC National Diploma, a Foundation degree in Animal Science, and a BSc Honors in Animal Behavior Science.
During his studies, he conducted research projects on tracking and canine cognition subjects. Prior to joining the forces, he successfully trained his first dog to compete in Working Trials.”
Professional Background
He joined the British Army in 2006 and served for 12 years as a dog handler and trainer, operating worldwide. During his tour of duty in the forces, he worked with a wide variety of dogs, ranging from protection dogs to detection dogs, in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In addition, he has trained a variety of dogs, including protection dogs and police dogs, for organizations such as the Ministry of Defence police, RAF police, Military Working Dog (MWD) Regiment, and other agencies. He has also provided assistance in training mine detection dogs and tracker dogs worldwide..
He was involved in a project training dual-role dogs for both protection and detection purposes, utilizing Belgian Shepherds (Malinois) and German Shepherds.”
He was deployed on exercises with both protection and detection dogs, working alongside bomb disposal teams from Germany to Jordan
Online Learning is the Future of Education
Online training has numerous benefits compared to traditional in-person training. Here are some of the key benefits of online training:
1. Flexibility in terms of learning and location:
2. Cost-effective:
3. Accessibility:
4. Self-paced learning:
5. Wide range of courses and resources:
6. Interactive and multimedia-rich content:
7. Tracking and monitoring progress:
8. Continuous learning and upskilling
Blended Learning
Blended learning is an educational approach that combines traditional classroom teaching with online or digital learning methods. It offers a flexible and personalized learning experience, allowing students to engage with course material both in-person and through virtual platforms. In blended learning, students have the opportunity to learn at their own pace, access educational resources online, and participate in interactive activities and discussions. This approach promotes student engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. By incorporating technology into the learning process, blended learning prepares students for the digital age and enhances their ability to navigate and utilize digital tools effectively. It also provides teachers with the opportunity to differentiate instruction and provide more individualized support to students. Blended learning has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its ability to combine the benefits of traditional classroom teaching with the advantages of online learning.
Learners retain 80% of information doing an online course compared to a traditional course of 8 – 10%.
42% of organisations have experienced an increase of income since introducing e-learning.
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