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Melissa Stanton and Streetwise Dog
Streetwise Dog is a family-run business with over 10 years of experience with dogs. Su, my mother helps me with the administrative and book-keeping side of things. She also has a wonderful calming influence on dogs and people. My whole family, especially my dad, Gavin, are tremendously supportive and actively help me when they can.
Below is a list of organisations and memberships I have joined or am in the process of joining, and courses, seminars and workshops I have completed or am in the process of completing:
Affiliated Organisations:
COAPE Association of Pet Behaviourists and Trainers (CAPBT) - Affiliate Member 2009 - 2010
Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE) - in process of joining
The Association of Intuitive Natural Training for Owners and Dogs (Into Dogs) - in process of joining
Main Qualifications:
COAPE Advanced Diploma in The Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour & Training - DipCABT (COAPE) NOCN (2009)
BSc (Hons) Psychology: Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge (2003)
Extended Training:
Suzanne Clothier: The Elemental Animal (September 2009)
Virginia Broitman: Clicker Training to reduce stress in Shelter Dogs (August 2008)
Brenda Aloff: Canine Language and Social Interaction (August 2008)
Brenda Aloff: Dealing with Aggression and Fear in Dogs (August 2008)
Patricia McConnell: The Other End of The Leash Workshop (August 2008)
Ken McCort: Getting in tune...Learning to read your dog's body language (July 2008)
David Ryan: Predatory Chase Behaviour - APBC Conference (June 2008)
Turid Rugaas: Handling Skills (May 2008)
CIDBT: General Canine Problem Behaviour (December 2007 – ongoing)
Claire Hargrave & Kendal Shepherd: Canine Aggression - APBC Conference (November 2007)
Anglia Ruskin University: Applied Behaviour (September 2002 – February 2003)
Anglia Ruskin University: Behaviour Modification (April – July 2002)
Sue Sternberg: Temperament Evaluation Workshop (May 2000)
Kym Lawrence: Aggression Rehabilitation Workshop (May 2000)
Rachel Casey: Canine Aggression - APBC Conference (April 2000)
Gwen Bailey, Kym Lawrence: Behaviour Modification - APBC Conference (February 2000)
Stephen King: Clicker Training Workshop (November 1999)
Dog Observation: Various training centres and re-homing centres across the UK and USA
Wolf Observation: Wolf Creek Habitat and Wolf Park
Social Walking: In small groups and in pairs, getting fearful or stressy dogs used to other dogs in a low stress environment.
Clicker Training: Small groups and one-to-one
Positive Dog Training: Running and supporting classes
Wood Green Animal Sanctuary’s Rehabilitation Centre, Cambridgeshire: Volunteer in Dog Section
Animal Aunts, Hampshire: Animal Carer & Dog Walker