ABOUT CAROL
I have loved animals all my life and now dedicate my life to this passion and offer help and support to dog owners by providing force free and positive behaviour and training support.
I am a certified trainer and behaviourist. I have a Diploma in Canine and Feline Training and Behaviour (Distinction) with COAPE (Centre of Applied Pet Ethology) regulated by Ofqual and Certa. I also have a Dog Grooming Level 2 Qualification validated by City and Guilds. I have also attended several other professional courses.
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For more information on these qualifications, please see my COURSES Page.
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I offer competitive rates, and I'm principled, conscientious, kind, flexible and friendly. I have your dogs interests at heart and want both them, and you to feel as comfortable and content as possible.
....nice to meet you!
"I want to take you from feeling uncertain to being knowledgable, understanding and confident benefitting both you and your dog!"
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My Story
Pet behaviour and dog training in Norwich and Norfolk
I’m Carol, dog behaviourist and trainer, owner and founder of Petopia and I help dog owners work effectively with their dogs to start enjoying their walks again.
I always had a huge love of animals, so back in 1999 I re-homed and took ownership of Clyde (a rescue X Australian Cattle dog). He growled and lunged at children, bit a diver in a wet suit, and bared his teeth if I gave him a cuddle. I was mortified and could not understand why. Events with family and friends were becoming ever increasingly stressful. As well as helping myself, i wanted to help my dog.
So, I spent the next few years learning how I could help him. I had always worked in roles where I was helping people after my Psychology Degree, so when I was offered redundancy, I took it and decided to retrain. I had volunteered at several animal sanctuaries during my lifetime and was often re-homing cats and dogs, so it made sense to put my experience towards qualifications which would enable me to help both owners and their pets. I was fuelled with a new found passion and was amazed that pet professionals and owners had so many issues they wanted to share about their pets.
PETOPIA was born (May 2016).
I have helped many dog owners learn to enjoy their dogs more.
If you feel you would benefit from more support please feel free to get in touch. I'm not pushy nor judgemental, just open and honest, and use only positive and force free methods..
If you want a quick fix, I'm not the person for you, but if you want advice and support and you're looking for results over time you will benefit from my supportive approach.
Lifetime Member
Magnificent Seven
I am a Platinum Member of the PPN and lucky enough to have been chosen to be a part of the Magnificent Sevens Top Dog Trainers UK - a body of the UK's leading dog businesses where the highest standards are expected.
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Platinum Member
I work with professionals who love their dog and want to do their upmost to help, but are feeling at the end of their tether or embarrassed when their dog acts up.
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The thing is if they do nothing they will stay exactly where they are right now and remain stressed out, but if they see me they will understand the cause the issue and what to do about it.
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I just need to make them believe that help is at hand without judgement or humiliation and improvements can be made if they are consistent and persistent.
