I have over 20 years experience with many breeds of dogs, cats, exotic & domestic pets, both personally & professionally.
This includes ownership, working, showing, breeding & work related experience.
When leaving school i worked at a large pet store in Leicester city centre that supplied pets & all the accessories to go with them. I also used to supply them with rabbits, hamsters & gerbils that i used to breed at my home.
I worked for over 2 years at a Japanese Akita breeding & boarding kennel in Leicester which is where i got my first dog "Spartan" a GSD cross (see pictures).
I have rehomed 2 GSD's & worked at the Royal Animal Defence Centre based in Melton Mowbray working within the kennel with GSD's, Labradors & Spaniels.
I have worked at one of the top Boxer breeding & show kennels in the UK, "Faerdorn".
I have completed a Level 3 National Diploma in Animal Management with a Triple Grade of Distinction Distinction Distinction, at Brooksby Melton College. This was a 2 year course and included many factors of intense study & hands on experience such as:
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Animal Breeding
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Biochemistry & Microbiology
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Care & Welfare of Farm Animals
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Animal Behaviour
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Animal Nursing
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Nutrition
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Care of Exotic species
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Wildlife & Rehabilitation
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Grooming
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Kennel & Cattery Management
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Business Studies
I have also qualified in First Aid at work & a Microchip Implant course.
I have attended many weeks of work based experience which included working alongside Blaby District Councils Dog Warden Service, Leicester Animal Aid & the RSPCA
I have studied a Pet Pyschology degree with the BSY Group which i passed with a 90% grade out of 100%
I am currently studying Holistic Animal Therapy.
