About the Team
Yvonne Mackender
DipCABT (RQF Level 6)
COAPE Certified Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers MAPDT 253
FitPAWS Master Trainer & Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (University of Tennessee)
Yvonne is a COAPE Certified Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) having achieved an Ofqual regulated Level 6 Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Therapy, Psychopharmacology and Therapeutics (DipCABT RQF Level 6) and a Certificate in Companion Animal Nutrition (Cert Nut RQF Level 3).
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These academic qualifications are paired with a wealth of experience gained from living with a number of rescue dogs, almost 40 years teaching people to train their dogs, and 16 years working as a local authority dog warden.
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Yvonne takes a holistic approach towards her work and believes that the emotional well-being of the animal is as important as its physical well-being. Physical problems (pain) often underpin behavioural problems and so Yvonne has trained with the University of Tennessee where she has qualified as a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer and is also a FitPAWS Master Trainer.
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Yvonne has constantly embraced change and incorporates new theories into her classes. The continual professional development will ensure that you are taught the most up to date concepts that complement the kind, fair and effective science-based theories.
Yvonne is former Chair of the COAPE Association of Applied Pet Behaviourists and Trainers (CAPBT).
Mary Burnside
DipCABT RQF Level 4
COAPE Certified Animal Behaviourist (CCAB)
Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers MAPDT 640
Lifeskills for Puppies Trainer
Mary is a COAPE Certified Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) having achieved an Ofqual regulated diploma in the Principles of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training (Dip CABT RQF Level 4) and Certificate in Companion Animal Nutrition (Cert Nut RQF Level 3).
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​These academic qualifications are paired with a wealth of experience gained from living with a variety of different breeds of dog and over 25 years of teaching people to train their dogs.
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Mary is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK (MAPDT UK 0640) and has trained in the Lifeskills for Puppies protocol at the University of Lincoln. She is passionate about giving puppies the best possible start in life to prepare them for the real-world.
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Mary is constantly updating her knowledge and skills to ensure that she delivers the most up to date scientific, evidence-based knowledge.
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Mary has served on the national committee of the COAPE Association of Applied Pet Behaviourists and Trainers and is the former Chair of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers UK.
