Who We Are...

I have been training and learning about animals of many species for over 20 years, volunteering at various Animal Rescue Centres and keeping a variety of pets. I studied Biology, Zoology and Psychology at Exeter University, then worked as a Veterinary Nurse and other animal related jobs. I then embarked on a varied career in the Metropolitan Police Service. After 12 years I took a break returning to my original love of working with animals. As a volunteer at the National Animal Welfare Trust, Battersea Dogs Home, and several Breed specific rescues, I have developed skills working with all kinds of dogs.
Katrina Williams, Owner, Trainer and Behaviourist
I feel it is important to have hands on skills as well as academic knowledge, I hold an FDSc in Canine and Feline Industries from Moulton College/Northampton University, and a First Class BSc in Applied Animal Behaviour from Sparsholt College/Portsmouth University.
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My dissertation research has recently been nominated for Dissertation of the Year with the British Biological Society, which examined the concept of visual training increasing the attentional focus of dogs on their owners. I also have a paper currently in review to be published in Animal magazine.

Dog Training as an industry is undergoing some major changes, including the movement towards "Positive" training methods. I am a firm proponent of the ethos behind this, because what I teach will always be rooted in researched scientific methods, not anecdotal evidence. In a nutshell:
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I will always avoid the use of intimidation, punishment or fear in training.
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I will promote understanding of modern dog theories, such as the often misunderstood concept of dominance.
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I will always aim to find the dog's particular motivation, creating mutual benefit for both the dog and owner.
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Training should be fun for everyone involved!
How Do We Train?

Although the dog training industry is unregulated, I have worked hard to consolidate my skills and experience with academic and recognised accreditation.
I am a member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and am registered with the Animal Behaviour Training Council. ​
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Dogworthy holds full, current public liability and indemnity insurance.
Assured, Insured and Accredited
​Continued Personal Development
Fully CRB/DBS checked | Fully insured for public liability | First Aid Trained, Canine | First Aid Trained, Human! | IMDT 2 day Career Course | IMDT 4 Day Group Class Course | IMDT Perfect Puppy Course | IMDT Dog Aggression Course | Compass Advanced Diploma in CBM | 1 day UK College of Scentwork | 2 days Sniffer Dogs UK | 2 x Chirag Patel Seminars | Canine Aggression 5 day - Ian Dunbar
2021 - UK College of Scent Work 5 Day Course
Staff and Assistants....

Sabrina has been working with dogs professionally since 2021 as a dog walker, sitter, and now trainer. She has completed various IMDT and School of Canine Science courses and is now working towards her APDT assessment. She has been working with Dogworthy since May 2023 and also has experience with other dog trainers.
She has always loved dogs and been really interested in their behaviour. She loves teaching puppy classes at Dogworthy and looks forward to continuing to develop her skills and delve deeper into the dog training world!
Sabrina Puri, Trainer

Alanna has been training professionally since 2017 and is a member of the IMDT and IMDTB as well as a Dynamic Dog Practitioner. She has a real interest in canine structure and angulation, and loves training obedience and heelwork to music. Her main role at Dogworthy involves teaching classes, however she also takes 121s and helps with some admin too!
She especially enjoys working with border collies, german shepherds, and cockapoos and shares her life with Inca, a Border Collie x German Shepherd.
Alanna Scanlan, Trainer & Behaviourist

Kathrin Kammerhofer, Assistant
Originally from Austria, Kathrin has always loved nature and animals - dogs in particular. After years of working in hospitality and walking dogs in her free time she decided to start working full time with canines.
Kathrin has over 5 years of experience working with different breeds and temperaments, and has completed many IMDT courses and she currently runs her own dog walking business.

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