canine kids
Karen Lockey-Kennedy Canine kids ® Owner / Chief Instructor Professional Dog
Behaviour Counsellor and Training Specialist BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour &
Biomedical Science DipCABT, Member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers No
00692 Member of The Animal Behaviour & Training Council Canine kids® is owned
and managed by Karen Lockey-Kennedy who is a highly experienced and fully
qualified dog trainer and behaviourist and is also chief instructor for the
company. After completing her honours degree in Animal Behaviour and Biomedical
Science, Karen went on to complete an advanced diploma in Practical Aspects of
Companion Animal Behaviour and Training through COAPE. Karen is also a member of
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers. All members of the APDT are assesed and
train under a strict code of practise because they believe in modern, kind and
gentle methods. This offers pet owners a guarantee of quality when signing up to
a class. Karen feels very strongly against punitive heavy handed methods and
believes if we have our dogs as companions and part of the family they should be
treated that way. Karen has worked with internationally renowned Sarah Whitehead
for 8 years running three of the leading branches of the previously known Alpha
Puppy Classes and Pet Behaviour. She also used to be a tutor for Alpha Education
OCN accredited courses for new trainers and behaviour counsellors. Now 37,
Karen's ambitions and success led her to branch out with her own team of
trainers and launched Canine Kids® in July 2009. Karen and her team run training
centres in Camberley, Godalming and Farnham area and do one to one training and
behaviour councelling through out Surrey, areas of Berkshire and Hampshire. We
can travel further if required. Karen has a strong passion for her job and
ultimately wants the best for every dog and family that comes through her doors.
You can be quaranteed to be given the highest quality of service by Karen and
her team.
