Viv came to dog training after a change of circumstances which led her to fulfil a life long dream of working professionally with dogs.
In 2011, Viv started a professional dog walking business. From there, her fascination with dog behaviour grew and she embarked upon learning via professional courses to gain a better understanding of dog behaviour and training.
Viv is an Accredited Professional (Pet Professional Accreditation Board - PCT-A) and a Certified Dog Trainer with the Association of INTODogs. Viv has maintained full professional membership of the Pet Professional Guild, INTODogs, ICAN and ISAP and as an Accredited Professional is able to display the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter logo.
Viv actively continues her education. Viv is due to complete a Level 5 Canine Behaviour qualification in Summer 2024, while regularly attending workshops and conferences in addition to this. Viv is committed to helping caregivers understand and support their dogs and she incorporates ACE principles into all of her work. Viv volunteers with the RSPCA in her spare time and brings ACE Free Work to the dogs in rescue.
Viv is also a Kids Around Dogs Approved Professional, working with families and also a KAD School Dog Specialist. Her young Labrador, Archie, is a KAD Approved Dog and works with her in their capacity as KAD professionals. Viv is qualified to offer the KAD Protocol For Overcoming the Fear Of Dogs in Children and Adults. Viv is happily owned by 2 Labradors, Douglas and Archie and a rescue Border Collie Rosie.
Email: walkiesinnorfolk@gmail.com
Website: walkiesdogbehaviourandtraining.co.uk