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About The Team
Jo Martin - Owner and Head Trainer
In April 2024 Jo took over as owner of My Dog. Jo has been working on site since May 2019. She has been training with her own dog Patti and has made the leap to trainer in summer 2020. Jo is passionate about using modern, science based training and all the puppies.
Training/Qualifications
Canine Principles - Level 5 Canine Behaviour Management, studying now
School of Canine Science - Level 6 Canine Science Behaviourist, studying now
Canine Principles - Level 3 Diploma in Canine Coaching, 100% pass, Jan 2022
Dog Parkour UK - Certified Instructor
School of Canine Science - Nutrition
School of Canine Science - Fear
The Dog Training College - Self-control in dogs
The Dog Training College - Body language
The Dog Training college - Canine emotion
International Canine Behaviourists - Neutering
Empowered Dog - Summer Summit, 2021
School of Canine Science - Puppy Lab
My Dog - Paws for Thought
My Dog - Puppy, Foundation, Novice and Intermediate courses
Ba Hons in Primary Education
Jo Philpott - Trainer
Jo P has a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Dog Behaviour Management. She has over 20 years experience working with dogs including as a Qualified Veterinary Nurse and has been teaching Animal Care for 10 years in colleges before moving to dog behaviour and training full time in 2018.
Michael Shikashio's Aggressive Behaviour in Dogs Course, Feb 2023
Separation Anxiety Pro Certificate, Oct 2022
Certified Animal Behaviourist with ICAN, April 2022
Certified Control Unleashed Instructor, 2022
Empowered Dog Reframing Reactivity Pro Course, 2022
DMWYD Animal Actor Certified Evaluator, 2022
ICB Amber Batson Neutering Workshop, 2021
School of Canine Science - Nutrition and Fear, 2021
The Dog Training College - Body language, 2021
The Dog Training college - Canine emotion, 2021
Empowered Dog - Summer Summit, 2021
School of Canine Science - Puppy Lab. 2021
Canine Principles Loose Lead Walking course, 2021
Introduction to Mantrailing workshop, 2020
Post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs Education, 2020
Introduction to Tellington T-Touch workshop, 2018
Scentwork UK Train the Trainer, 2018
Certified DMWYD Trick Dog Instructor, 2014
Leve 5 Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management (Distinction), 2012
Diploma in Teaching in Lifelong Sector, 2010
Qualified as Veterinary Nurse, 2005
Hannah Ellins - Trainer
Hannah has been training with My Dog for several years and her interest in dog behaviour and training has continued to grow. She joins the team as a trainer from August 2023. Hannah also has her own grooming business, Comb in the Countryside.
Training/Qualifications
Canine Principles - Level 3 Diploma in Canine Coaching, studying now
Canine Principles Dog Rescuer Guide 2023
iPet Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management 2023
Became Head of Section for Reptiles and Inverts in 2023
Foundation Degree of Science in Animal Management and Applied Science 2017
Level 3 extended diploma in Animal Management 2014
Memberships & Qualifications
Certified Control Unleashed Instructor
Memebr of the Pet Professional Guild
Member of the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter
Additional COVID safety training compled
Certified Separation Anxiety Pro (Cert SAPT)
Vetted and monitored by The Dog Training College on Find a Dog Trainer
The most comprehensive course on dog aggression for trainers and behaviour consultants available.