A Warm Welcome
Hi, I'm Andrew, owner of Roo's K9s.
I hold a HE Cert in Applied Canine Behaviour and Training from University Centre Bishop Burton, and I’m preparing to join the second year of a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical), a pathway specifically designed to develop the next generation of clinical animal behaviourists.
A little bit about me
Alongside my studies, I am a member of Clinical behaviourist Rosie Bescoby’s Pet Sense mentorship programme, meaning any cases I need additional support with I have some of the best clinical minds in the field. For more complex or multi-layered cases, I also work collaboratively with other local trainers and behaviourists, ensuring every dog gets the depth of thinking their situation deserves.
My approach is welfare-centred and evidenced-based, grounded in an understanding of why dogs behave the way they do and not just how to modify it. I believe that good training and behaviour work comes from bringing together the relevant scientific literature and clinical experience.
Other qualifications and experience
Access to Higher Education Animal Science: Hartpury college and university
Passing with straight distinctions and receiving the highest marks ever given on my coursework (producing BSc and beyond quality work).
Level 4 Analysis and application- understanding and working with canine behaviour: IMDT/OCN London
Level 3 Learning, motivation and reinforcement- understanding and working with canine Behaviour: IMDT/OCN London
Dog First Aid Trained: Allwinds Dog First Aid
Kennel supervisor and trainer - Tynevermoor Dogs
Animal Care Assistant - Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol ARC) : The experience gained here was invaluable, albeit intense. Managing the day-to-day husbandry of a wide array of dogs in addition to working as part of a small team of both animal care assistants and other paraprofessionals (vet, vet nurses, clinical animal behaviourist and trainers)