4 Educators providing Vet courses in Glasgow

the natural vet

We believe in a holistic approach to looking after you and your pet. The Natural Vet (formerly Vet Creche) was founded in December 2016 by Dr Adele Fitzpatrick who recognised a need for a holistic approach to pet health in Glasgow and Scotland. The Natural Vet offers a new and refreshing service for pet owners combining integrative veterinary care, welfare focused dog day care, force-free positive training, behavioural therapy, gentle grooming, raw food education, pet shop, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and laser therapy all under one roof! We apply a holistic approach to all aspects of pet care; we always do our best and go above and beyond for our patients. We provide an open, honest, friendly and compassionate service and treat each pet as if it were our own. We believe in listening to our clients and forming a relationship of trust and co-operation. We are committed to improving the health of Brachycephalic breeds by health testing, breed specific knowledge and client education. Our passion is helping pet owners to give their pet the happiest and healthiest life they can by giving them access to a wide range of conventional and complementary therapies, natural nutrition and catering for their behavioural needs! We are located within Thornliebank Industrial Estate, which is within easy reach of Giffnock, Clarkston, Newton Mearns, Whitecraigs, Darnley, Shawlands and Barrhead. We are two minutes from Rouken Glen park and junction 3 of the M77!

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foundation dog training & behaviour

At present I have two Labradors, and have owned and trained several Labradors and a German Shepherd (a rescue dog) as well as the family’s Shetland Sheepdogs and Miniature Schnauzers (together with a variety of birds and small furries!). I have been training dogs for over 35 years in a variety of disciplines, including Obedience; Agility; Gun Dog Training; Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme; Obedience Rally; Companion Dog Training - and even for a short film, “Her Dog” (2013), which you can watch online! Qualifications I have an Honours (2:1) degree in Ecology & Ethology, a MSc (Merit pass) in Applied Animal Behaviour & Welfare from the Royal (Dick) Vet School, University of Edinburgh; and a Doctorate (PhD) in Ecological Studies. KCAI logo large-min.JPG I have been helping owners train their pets in both classes and on a 1-2-1 basis for the last 10 years and initially qualified as a dog trainer with a local charity in 2011, before becoming a member of the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI). I am a KC Good Citizen Dog Scheme Approved Examiner (List A) for Bronze, Silver and Gold Award Levels. Drawing upon my formal behavioural, welfare and ecological training I can identify and resolve behavioural problems which cause a lot of distress for both dogs and their owners. I have a particular interest in helping dogs with anxiety or fear-related issues and investigated this for my MSc Dissertation: Investigating Relaxation Protocols designed for Companion Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris): Efficacy, Client Engagement and Perception. I am interested in Dog Cognition and understanding how recent scientific developments can be applied to Pet Dog Training and to help you understand the real reasons behind your dogs behaviours.