About Our Dog training

About FIDO

FIDO is based in the Wye Valley in Monmouthshire and covers much of South Wales and the Borders.

As a full member of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association (MCFBA), our services conform to the high standards the CFBA demands from all their members. The CFBA only accepts members with a significant amount of practical experience combined with academic study.

FIDO works directly with dog owners as well as through referrals from veterinary surgeries and our services are claimable through many leading UK pet insurance policies.

We only use positive methods for training and rehabilitating dogs. Dogs learn so much better through encouragement and reinforcement. They engage fully with the process, enjoy learning and the lessons last. No slip or choke collars, no physical corrections, and no raised voices.

ABOUT HELEN

Helen set up FIDO in 2010 but has worked with dogs and owners all her life, having previously practised under other names. She works with dog owners to help them to understand how to relate to their dogs in a way that makes sense to their pet and therefore can address problems quickly and permanently. 

Helen has previously practised as a life coach and counsellor. The skills she perfected – listening abilities, understanding perspectives and motivations, communication, and many others – give her a unique and balanced approach to dog training and behaviour.

 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • BSc.(Hons), 2i Biology (Genetics, Neurobiology and Animal Behaviour), University of Sussex

  • PGCE, University of Oxford

  • Qualifications in Advanced Dog-on-Dog Aggression and Canine Behaviour and Care, Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training

  • Canine Behaviour and Psychology Diploma, Pet Education, Training and Behaviour Council (PETbc)

  • Canine Nutrition Diploma, British College of Canine Studies

  • TTouch UK Associate Programme, 2 workshops attended, qualification pending

  • Diplomas in both Personal and Business Coaching (Distinction), The Coaching Academy

  • Guild of Dog Trainers Master Professional Dog Training Instructor

  • Full member of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association (MCFBA)

  • Online tutor in the Psychology of Training, The Guild of Dog Trainers