Toni Edwoods PACT-KSA ABTC-ATI
I'm Toni! (they/them). I am a qualified dog trainer through the Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT) and a registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC). I began my dog training journey in 2020 after my dog, Bella, bit a groomer during her grooming appointment. I realised in that moment how truly terrified she must've been and I wanted to do everything I could to help her feel safer.
After getting my qualification, I decided to specialise in cooperative care (CC) as I saw the confidence it gave Bella in situations that she previously found terrifying.
The specialist courses I have done in CC are:
- Heather Clever - Introduction to Cooperative Care
- Grisha Stewart - What is Cooperative Care?
- Companion Animal Training - Cooperative Care in Action
- Linlin Cao - Cooperative Care Unleashed
- Fear Free - Happy Vet Visits for Dogs
- Fenzi Dog Sport Academy - Yes Please! Cooperative Canine Care with Deb Jones PhD - Gold Level
In June 2023 I brought home my Golden Retriever puppy, Buffy. We immediately found that she had an aversion to being handled and we got started straight away on CC training. I have watched her grow into an affectionate and resilient dog that is willing to try new things because CC gave her the confidence to make brave choices. Now that Buffy is 1, we are working on getting our Deb Jones' Cooperative Care Certificate where the dog and guardian work to complete 12 cooperative care behaviours to Level 1, 2 and 3.
I am also a volunteer trainer for the assistance dog charity Dog A.I.D. where I work with physically disabled people to get their dog qualified as assistance dogs for their guardians.
As a queer person with an invisible disability, it is important to me that my training is accessible and inclusive to all dogs and people and will do everything I can to accomodate you and your dog's needs.
