KAT

My name is Kat (BCCSDip.FDAg, BCCS.Dip.AdvCanBhv, BCCSComp.Obd) and I am the training instructor and Business Owner here at Poochadise Canine Services. I was drawn towards working with dogs after joining a friend who was a local Dog Walker on one of her walks. She showed me the ropes and in December 2016, I opened Poochadise offering Dog Walking and Pet Sitting. Alongside these services, I took a number of qualifications including Pet Bereavement, Holistic Health and Canine Health & Welfare. I completed my Dog Training Diploma in February 2018 qualifying with a Distinction and became a member of The Guild of Dog Trainers (in April 2026, I achieved their highest tier as a Master Professional Dog Training Instructor). With the Dog Training industry unregulated, it was important to me to show to potential clients that my qualifications had been vetted. Since 2016, the business has grown (and still growing!) into a company that offers fun classes, confidence building, mental enrichment and challenges for handlers and their dogs. Poochadise provides a safe, non judgmental and caring training environment. All of our classes are available on a 121 basis for those that require space and we happily adapt to accommodate dogs with health & mobility limitations.

We also accept dogs under the XL Bully law.

Poochadise strives to be inclusive, not exclusive! We really are fun training for all...

My Qualifications: 

Canine First Aid (renewed every 3 years)

Member of The Guild of Dog Trainers since 2018 (currently a Master Professional Dog Training Instructor)

Certificates:

Pet Bereavement Counselling: February 2017

Holistic Health: Qualified with a MERIT 20th March 2017

Pet Sitting & Dog Walking: April 2017

Feeding Your Dog A Raw Diet: April 2017

Canine Health & Welfare: April 2017

Dog Socialization & Obedience: March 2018

Stop Dog Barking: March 2018

Puppy Training Basics: March 2018

How to Stop Dog Attacks: March 2018

Animal Physical Therapy Course: July 2019

Animal Psychology Course: November 2019

Easy Walks with your Reactive Dog Course: January 2020

Positive Training for Ethical Owners Course: January 2020

Building Your Dog's Confidence-Victoria Stilwell Academy: April 2020

Competition Obedience: Qualified with a DISTINCTION 30th September 2020

Level 3 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy: Qualified in April 2023

Walkin' Wheels Certified since May 2023

Dogs4motion: Dog Fitness Kickstart Routine: April 2026

STSK9: Heeling Styles: April 2026

STSK9: Drive & Focus: April 2026

Barkletics Disc Dog Academy: Safety & Care for Canine Disc Athletes & Dog Sport Enthusiasts: May 2026

Barkletics Disc Dog Academy: The Beginners Guide to Disc Dogs: May 2026

Dogs & Children: May 2026

Canine Fear: May 2026

Care and Coaching of Sensory Impaired Dogs: May 2026

Diplomas:

Dog Training Diploma: Qualified with a DISTINCTION 28th February 2018

Level 4 Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma (PETbc Accredited): Qualified with a MERIT 15th October 2020

Fun Agility Diploma: Qualified with DISTINCTION February 2022

Attended Seminars:

Canine Wellness & Balanced Behaviours: Course attended 27/10/2017-30/10/2017

Attended The Canine Principles 2019 Spring Conference

Online Workshops:

Predation Substitute Training - May 2026

Canine Compulsive Behaviour - May 2026

Canine Functional Characters - May 2026

Canine Resource Guarding - May 2026

Fearful Dog Rehabilitation - May 2026

Solving Separation Related Problems - May 2026

Understanding Extinction - May 2026

Webinars:

‘A House Divided’ 

’Behaviour Modification for the Real World’ 

‘Human Directed Aggression’

’Understanding Barking Behaviour’

Currently Undertaking:

STSK9: ‘The Out’

Canine First Aid Instructor

Disc Dog

Level 4 Accredited Diploma (Ofqual-regulated & CPD): Search Dog Handler

JACKIE

My name is Jackie and I am the Fun Dog Coach here at Poochadise Canine Services. I am also the Owner of our sister company 'Nova’s Fun Dog Club'. I started working with dogs at just 12 years old volunteering for Lincolnshire, Essex & Trent Boxer Rescue assisting with fundraising, kennel care and admin. My own beloved rescue dog Dotty, a French Bulldog was rescued from a breeding farm after having five litters by the age of six, sadly crossed over the rainbow bridge at the age of 14. Two years later, Nova (pictured) burst into my life! A fiery whirlwind with four homes behind her by the time she was one. Sadly, as full of energy as she was, Nova was left with anxiety from her unsettled past and start in life (so I know first hand as an owner how this feels). Together we've built an unshakable bond and love hiking and exploring Dorset's hills and beaches! 

In 2023, I started attending Agility classes with Poochadise and soon went into Flyball. I felt instantly connected with the energy, joy and positive atmosphere of every session and it sparked a new chapter! Kat shared my vision of fun, relationship-focused and confidence building Dog Training. Kat's knowledge and encouragement inspired me to pursue my dream of becoming a Dog Coach. With Kat's support, I have been learning, shadowing and studying everything I can! Today, I am a proud member of the Poochadise Team helping others build strong, joyful relationships with their dogs through games based training and confidence building adventures.

My Qualifications:

Member of The Guild of Dog Trainers since November 2025

Canine First Aid

Loose Lead Walking Course February 2025

Canine Coaching Foundations June 2025

The Science of Teaching June 2025

Rock Solid Recall June 2025

International Rescue Dogs July 2025

Scentwork for Fun July 2025

Canine Enrichment October 2025

Canine Pain October 2025

Behaviour Modification For The Real World October 2025

Running Puppy & Beginner Classes with Confidence October 2025

Understanding Reactive Dogs October 2025

Level 3 Dog Behaviour Diploma (PETbc Accredited): Currently undertaking