Dog Behaviour Training

Morag Sutherland, who started Gelert Behaviour Training in 2003 is a qualified Veterinary Nurse who began running “puppy parties” in 1994. This lead to an increasing interest in and study of animal behaviour.

Morag trained to run puppy classes initially with COAPE and has gone on to attend several seminars, lectures and practical courses each year.

Morag is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (www.apdt.co.uk) and the Companion Animal Behaviour Therapy Study Group.

She has 3 dogs of her own, Glas, a working sheepdog who helps manage Morag’s flock of Black Welsh Mountain Sheep; Dolly, an Italian Greyhound, (who likes to think she helps!) and Tweazle, a collie cross springer spaniel who is working as a gundog.

As well as working in training and behaviour counselling for pets, Morag produces pedigree Dexter beef, Black Welsh Mountain lamb and ethical rose veal

Kelly Maguire first started working with dogs 5 years ago for a well known animal charity. It was there that she developed her skills both with people and dogs and found a passion for training and behaviour.
Kelly worked my way up to animal behaviour advisor which provided her with lots of experience.
Kelly recently decided to move on from rescue dogs to fulfil her ambition to practise as a good dog trainer.

Kelly has an English Bull Terrier who is teaching her even more about dog training and puts up with being her test subject for training ideas, as long as there is a tasty treat at the end!

Kelly believes in positive reinforcement and uses clicker training with her own dog and those that she works with.

Shelley Chesham is a veterinary nurse who is an ambassador for good training.

Shelley has also completed the COAPE Training for the Future course, and runs excellent puppy socialisation classes at the Temple End Veterinary Surgery in High Wycombe.