Hayley Rees

I want to help you understand your dog,  as I feel they are a hugely misunderstood species. We misinterpret dogs, we label them, and we try to change their behaviour, often ineffectively. I can bring a new understanding, along with kind, effective ways to change behaviour. Having such a positive impact on the lives of dogs and their owners is a wonderful thing to be able to do.

 

I recently left Dogs Trust after 7 years where I held the roles of Senior Dog Trainer, Education Officer and Team Leader for Wales on the Freedom Project, which supports people and their dogs fleeing domestic abuse. I have been running dog training classes, supporting owners via 121 sessions, and teaching about dogs for 7 years, both in Dogs Trust and as part of BeHave with Hayley.

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I have taught hundreds of people on a whole host of dog-related topics including behaving safely around dogs and bite prevention education. I’ve worked in primary schools, prisons, community groups, pupil referral units, family sessions, secondary schools and lots more. 

 

I am a graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers, a world-leading training academy run by one of the world’s principal experts in dog training and behaviour. I undertook extensive training and education in dog training and behaviour, along with effectively coaching owners, to bring about desired behaviour change.

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Alongside my level 3 & 4 Dog Practitioner Certificate, I am a qualified teacher holding a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, and skilled at teaching others, be that dogs or humans!

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I have undertaken hundreds of hours of professional development including webinars, seminars, shadowing and reading. I never stop learning, I always want to know more, so I can provide the best support to owners and dogs.

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I am lucky to be a lifelong member of the Academy for Dog Trainers. This means I have  constant access to a highly skilled and experienced community of dog professionals.

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