Meet the Suppawt team
Lily
Founder and Behaviourist
My journey first started when studying a degree in Animal Behaviour. Alongside my studies I shadowed and began to teach at a local dog training club, learning loads of valuable skills and insight.
Following my achievement of a BSc Hons, I began working at the National Animal Welfare Trust, as the Dog Trainer and Behaviour Coordinator. This was an amazing role which taught me so much about not only rescue dogs but working effectively with people.
From here I began this company, specialising in the reactive and rescue dogs that other trainers didn't seem to be able to/want to help. To ensure my knowledge level I joined and was accessed by multiple organisations.
I've been training with Lily now for about 6 months on a 121 basis and I always learn something new each time. She stands out for me because she seems to genuinely understand Luna, what gets her overexcited and frustrated and what training strategies work best to set her up for success. Since training with Lily I feel like I'm better able to connect with Luna and more inclined to have patience when training. My confidence as a handler has grown as a result. I would highly recommend Lily to anyone who wants to build a good relationship with their dog and have some fun in the process.
- Tess Torjussen
Qualifications and training
IntoDogs Certified Canine Behaviourist
Full Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers MAPDT 01320
ICAN Certified Animal Behaviourist Membership number is 477
UK dog behaviour and training charter
The Pet Professional Guild
Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC) Registered Animal Training Instructor
Dan
Dog Trainer
After a sporting accident, during his time off formal work, Daniel volunteered with reactive and nervous rescue dogs at Pact animal sanctuary. This is where his passion for helping build confidence and the training of reactive and anxious dogs blossomed. After spending time with many varying characters and learning the histories of the dogs, he’d like to share his hands on experience to assist others creating forever lasting companionship with their four legged friends.
We had Dan round for our second 1-2-1 session with Chip today to help with his leash reactivity. I would highly recommend Suppawt Dog Training for anyone looking for some help with their dog. Dan really takes the time to support and work at your dogs pace even when in the 1st visit he was barked at for about 15 mins straight . Dan joined Chip and I on a 1-2-1 walk today 3 weeks after our 1st session and we have really started to see the benefit of our training plan. We still have a way to go with Chip not reacting to everything but he met 2 other little dogs today and the improvements are coming and Walks with Chip are much more enjoyable compared to a few months ago. I look forward to joining the Suppawt Team for some supervised group walks in August with Chip to continue his socialising. Highly recommended for anyone worrying their dog may always be reactive. Thanks for your help Dan
- Chris Wiseman
Qualifications and training
Working on the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Advanced Online Course
Finding and Treating Silent Pain In Pets: Masterclass Series #70. Edward Bassingthwaighte - whole energy body balance. 11th March 2022
Great foundations in Gundog puppies - Elsa Blomster. 3rd March 2023
Dog to dog reactivity - misinformation misconceptions and misunderstandings. Kamal Fernandez. 23rd February 2023
Barking at home. In home behaviours - Renne Rhodes. 22nd Feb 2023
How nutrition affects a dogs world - Laura Bradshaw. 21st Feb 2023
Separation anxiety training - Julie Naismith. 10th Feb 2023
Tails from the dog house - separation anxiety PDC’s. 9th Feb 2023
Canine principles - loose lead walking - 30th Jan 2023
First aid for pets - choking - 13th Oct 2022
Force free behaviour modification for reactivity Keno Conference -Renee Rhoades. 3rd Feb 2022
EMOTIONS, LEARNING AND ANIMAL TRAINING - Karolina Westlund. Jan 2022
Canine First Aid - Paw and Pad Injuries. - Rachel Beans RVN school - 20th Sep 2021
How we are letting our dogs down on walks - Lisa Kerley -23rd of April 2021
Why dogs guard and ways to prevent it - Eileen Koval - 23rd April 2021
Canine confidence - TTouch Taster Course -22nd April 2021
What it takes to create a reliable recall- Kayleigh Stangroom - 21st April 2021
Mantrailing the basics of training dogs to find people -Lisa Gorenflo - 21st April 2021
Improving behaviour by teaching your dog to make better choices -Irith Trietsch - 19th April 2021
Laura Donaldson - Aggressive behaviour in dogs 18th April 2021
TROUBLESOME TEENS: surviving doggy adolescence Dr Amber Batson MRCVS ABTC February 2021
Study and Practice of Canine Self Medication - Caroline Ingraham - December 2020
Understanding back chaining in animal training. Linda Ryan - in Assoc with DTC 18th September 2020
Snappy to Happy: Working with the Aggressive Dog Danielle Beck In Assoc With DTC 29th Aug 2020
‘Dog Tired’ Importance of sleep- Toni Shelbourne In Assoc With DTC 15th July 2020.
Understanding Clicker Training - Linda Ryan In Assoc With DTC 7th July 2020.
Raise your separation anxiety game. Jo-Rosie Haffenden - 3rd July 2020
Susan Garrett’s 5 Step Formula to Creating Awesome Behaviours - In Assoc with DTC 1st July 2020.
Tellington TTouch Training; Calming the over aroused dog. In Assoc with DTC 24th June 2020.
Susan G. Friedman's -'The Learning Planet’ in Assoc with DTC 17th June 2020.
'How the Brain Affects Behaviour’ - Danielle Beck's in Assoc with DTC 10th June 2020
Help! my dog is scared of the vets - Toni Shelbourne in Assoc with DTC 1st June 2020
Quantifying Reliability & Speed of Training - Dr Ian Dunbar in Assoc with DTC. 27th May 2020.
Children and Dogs Workshop - Dog Training College 20th May 2020.
Separation Anxiety Workshop - Dog Training College. 6th May 2020
Reactive Rascals- Dog Training College
FlexiMed Canine First Aid Level 2
Smart Dog Training Working with Reactive Dogs Workshop
Mark
Dog Trainer
Dogs have always had a place in my heart, but my journey really started five years ago when I made a conscious decision to follow my passion and help Dogs (and their owners) to have a better, healthier and happier life.
I have completed many courses on my Journey including Behaviour and Body Language as well as Science Based Training with feeling. I have gained lots of practical and Theory based experience by working with various Trainers, rescues, kennels, daycare's and reading lots and lots of books!
I love to incorporate fun, game based Training to promote good concepts and behaviours to your dog and to help you create the strongest bond possible with your best friend!
I have a Romanian rescue, Felix, who was reacting to anything and everything that moved, so Mark came over and we have a couple of 1 2 1 sessions. Felix was first taught about the clicker, boundary mat and that coming back to me was better than running away. We then went out for a walk so mark could see how Felix reacted to the outside world and by the time we came home Felix was walking on a loose lead and not reacting much at all to things he would normally like to chase ! Would recommend mark, he is patient and explains everything until you get it.
- Claire Neal
Qualifications and training
Certified PRO dog trainer with Absolute Dogs
May 2021 - naughty but nice bootcamp (household manners). Absolute dogs.
April 2021 - naughty but nice bootcamp (off lead freedom). Absolute dogs.
March 2021 - naughty but nice bootcamp (reactivity). Absolute dogs.
Feb 2021 - "work with dogs" 14 day challenge. (Absolute dogs)
Jan 2021 - barking, lunging, reactivity homeschool challenge. (Absolute dogs)
Sept 2020 - brain training for dogs. Adrienne Faricelli.
Aug 2020 - understanding a dogs mind. (Dog Training College)
March 2020 - science based training with feeling. (Dr Ian Dunbar)
Feb 2020 - Sirius dog training. (Dr Ian Dunbar)
Sept 2019 - fear. (School of canine science)
Aug 2019 - 30 days of canine science. (School of canine science)
Nov 2018 - canine body language. (Dog Training College)
Sept 2018 - practical first aid for Dogs. (Woodgreen, the animals charity)
Terri
Dog Trainer
Terri is a mum to one toddler and four rescue dogs. Terri has studied Canine Behaviour and Training at University and have been training pet dogs since 2010.
Terri has taught life skills, obedience, tricks, nosework and agility for dogs of all ages, size, breed and temperament as well as behaviour modification for dogs with more serious issues.
Terri continue's to expand her knowledge with regular training courses, seminars and workshops varying from Predation and Nosework to Aromatherapy and Massage, Pharmaceuticals and Herbal remedies, deaf dogs to compulsive disorders.
Qualifications and training
Ongoing - School of Canine Science - Behaviour Bible
Ongoing - Compass Education Advanced Diploma Canine Behaviour and Training Level 5
2021 - Canine Principles - Canine Enrichment
2021 - Canine Principles - Canine Communication
2021 - Canine Principles - Clicker Foundations
2021 - Canine Principles - Clicking for Resilience
2021 - Canine Principles - Canine Resource Guarding
2021 - Canine Principles - Canine Calmness
2018 - Xtra Dog Two Day Zero to Hero Tellington TTouch course
2018 - ProTrainings Europe Ltd. Canine First Aid Level 2 (VTQ) Training
2018 - Impulse Control Seminar - Chirag Patel
2018 - The Canine Conference - Positive Animal Solutions
2018 - Canine Body Language - Chirag Patel
2011 - Barking Mad DTS Graveley Independant Dog Training Instructor Courses 1-4
2010- 2014 - Bishop Burton College Certificate of Higher Education in Canine Behaviour and Training
2006 - June 2008 National Diploma in Animal Management
Sophie
Dog Trainer
I have always been an animal lover and loved all things dogs, but my passion was officially sparked when pursuing my own pet care business. As my business developed, I found myself working with a lot of dogs who had more behavioural requirements, seeing the everyday and not so glamorous parts of owning a dog with behavioural problems.
I found a drive for helping develop the dogs I work with on a daily basis, and fell in love with every single one of them. With each dog I worked out appropriate management techniques that would lead them to get the most out of their time with me. This led me to embark on a journey to expand my knowledge and ensure I was helping each of my dogs to my best ability, with the most up to date, modern and ethical knowledge.
I am now am official dog training member of IMDT.
Now my passions lie within dog socialisation, breed specific psychology and training, along with training basics such as clicker training. I plan on forever expanding my knowledge and cannot to learn more about these amazing creatures.
