Naomi Beard BSc

Dog Trainer/Behaviourist

 

I have studied for 3 years doing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Management & Wildlife Conservation.  During this course, I had the privilege of going to Costa Rica to stay at the Reserva Playa Tortuga where I had the opportunity to monitor their wildlife through observations and trail cameras, and capture, gather data and then release juvenile crocodiles.

 

I also have 3 years of experience volunteering at Secret World Wildlife Rescue, where I worked with a variety of animals, gained knowledge and learnt a range of skills in observation, handling and care.

 

Katie took me under her wing 8 years ago and I have since been helping her with training group sessions and behaviour consults, because of this I have gained huge amounts of knowledge in canine behaviour and training techniques. Through Katie, I met Angela Stockdale ( The Dog Partnership) who has helped me further my knowledge in canine behaviour by allowing me to be present and observe during her sessions. I then started working with Alison 5 years ago and have been learning about the dog's body and recognising pain and how this can affect a dog's behaviour.

 

I share my life with Betty a Cavapoo, Daisy a Labrador and two cats a Bengal cross called Artemis and a purebred Bengal called Orion.