Hi, I'm Bonnie Lang, the face behind Active Animal Dog Training. 
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​I am an accredited member of PACT, a registered ATI with ABTC, an Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy qualified instructor, an Approved Reactivity Coach with The Dog Trainer School and an Associate member of the PDTI.

How I train & why I train that way;

I teach & train using scientifically backed, ethical, positive reinforcement based methods. 
This way of teaching has been proven in scientific studies to be a very effective way of training. It’s been shown that animals trained using positive reinforcement are less likely to exhibit fear and aggression, are better at learning new skills and are more interactive with their owners.

I firmly believe that the welfare of the dog should be at the heart of any training plan and that their physical and emotional needs must be taken into account. It's equally important to me that the dog’s guardian feels properly supported. It can be overwhelming bringing up a puppy or training an older dog. I am here to support you, the human in the relationship, as well, and aim to deliver the best and clearest training that I can, to help you and your dog grow together and develop a great bond.

I will never use tools designed to be aversive such as prong, spray or e-collars.  Dogs will not be physically manipulated into positions, deliberately frightened, smacked or shouted at.

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Courses attended/qualifications gained:
​​Staying updated with the latest techniques and knowledge is an important part of being a dog training instructor. Continuing professional development  ensures that I can provide the best solutions for you and your dogs.
 Below is a list of some of the courses I have attended and qualifications gained; 

​​Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT)
Accredited Member
Canine Instructor Training Course - passed

Animal Behaviour and Training Council
Registered Animal Training Instructor

​Pet Dog Training Instructors, Associate Member
Practical Instructing Skills (Pass with Excellence)
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Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy Qualified Instructor

Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT):
2 Day Career as a Dog Trainer
4 Day Practical Instructor Course
​1 Day Perfect Puppy
3 Day Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor
Loose Leaders
​Happy Recallers
​Funk Up Your Classes
Learning Theory Explained
Breed & Predatory Motor Patterns

School of Canine Science:
Puppy Lab
30 Days of Canine Science

The Dog Trainer School
Approved Reactivity Coach
4XPaw Adventure Walks
1:2:1 Power Pack For Professionals
​The Puppy Class Blueprint
The Workshops Workshop
Group Play

​MARKA Training
Masterclass I - completed
Masterclass II - 3 day practical course

Companion Dog Trainers' Academy
Focus & Impulse Control workshop
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Dog Training College:
Recognised Puppy Training Specialist

​Craig Ogilvie
Interactive Play Workshop

The Dog Safety Education Executive:
Canine Aggression Awareness

Trevor Cooper
DogLaw: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know

APDTI

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