About

Here at Cumbria Canine Services we place your dog at the centre of everything we do.

Whether its dog training, dog walking, home visits or pet sitting, we work with the owners to tailor an individual package that will suit each dog.

Our ethos when we train with dogs is based around consistency, kindness and relationship building. We believe the most important thing is to get to know you and your dog and find out what is most rewarding for your dog. Then we use this information to achieve your goals and objectives.

We use positive reinforcement; which means that we look for, encourage and reward the behaviours that we do want, and teach our dogs acceptable alternatives to the behaviours that we don’t want.

Meet the Team

  • Jody (LPDTI)
    Jody (LPDTI) Owner & Trainer

    Having previously managed a rescue kennel, I have extensive experience working with rescue dogs with behavioural problems ranging from aggression issues to separation anxiety right through to basic life skills such as recall, walking nicely on lead and food manners. I have fostered numerous rescue dogs and have experience in introducing new pets into a household, and matching families to new dogs.

    In 2013 I achieved my intermediate qualification with Pet Dog Training Instructors and in 2014 achieved my Instructor level award with them. During this time, I taught at Purple Paws Dog Training, taking on the intermediate class.

    In July 2020, I qualified as a Mantrailing UK Instructor.

    I have three dogs myself, Sox, Buffy and Eddie, who are all Jack Russell cross breeds and provide constant opportunities to practice training and keep me on my toes!

    In a previous life, I worked as a teacher from 2007-2014 for Cumbria Music Service, working with both adults and children. I am also a Sports Diver and member of Solway Sub Aqua Club, and if I’m not with my dogs, I can usually be found doing some sort of musical pursuit – or possibly on a scuba trip!

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Level 3 Kennel management with the Animal Care College
    • Level 3 Small Animal Hydrotherapist
    • PDTI Instructors Award with Merit
    • First Aid Certification September 2019

    • Mantrailing UK Instructor 2020

    Seminars:

    • Interactive Play Workshop – Craig Ogilvie February 2020
    • Your End of the Lead – Janet Finlay October 2019
    • Scentwork solutions for common canine behaviour challenges – Morag Heirs April 2019
    •Reactivity: A two-way street – Janet Finlay April 2019
    •Cognitive skills and function – Kay Attwood April 2019
    •Targeted Approach Protocol – Lynda Taylor April 2019
    • An Introduction to Tellington T-Touch Janet Finlay Sept 2018
    • How to change predatory chase behaviour in dogs – David Ryan May 2016
    • Teamwork Seminar: Building Cooperation with Your Dog On and Off Leash – Grisha Stewart May 2016
    • Handling Reactive Dogs – Brenda Aloff April 2016
    • Training Reactive Dogs – Brenda Aloff April 2016

    I am currently studying for an Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management Course with Compass Education.

  • Miranda
    Miranda Dog Walker

    I have had a love of animals for as long as I can remember, and I currently share my home with three cats, although I have been around dogs for my entire life.  My love of dogs and the outdoors led me to volunteer at a rescue centre, before being offered this amazing opportunity to join Cumbria Canine Services as a dog walker.

    So far I am loving the job, and feel that I learn something new every day.

    Professional Development

    Canine First Aid (Dec 2020)

    Interactive Play workshop with Craig Ogilvie (Feb 2020)

    Canine First Aid with Rachel Bean (Sept 2019)

    Currently studying

    Feline Behaviour and Psychology Diploma

     

     

  • Tony
    Tony Canine Adventure Leader

    I’m Tony, Jody’s dad, and after retiring and moving to Cumbria in January 2021, I joined the team at CCS.  I live with my wife Christine, and my border collie Taz, who was one of Jody’s foster dogs when she was working for a rescue.

    I’ve been a scaffolder my whole life, so this is a bit of a change for me!  When I’m not out walking dogs, I’m usually working on the renovation of the house that we bought here, or off camping in my motor home.

    I’ve tried a few different dog sports with Taz, agility and obedience, but we both really enjoy mantrailing, so I’m hoping to do a bit more of that.

    I’ve enjoyed meeting all of the dogs here and I look forward to many more adventures!