MEET THE TEAM
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LYNNE
Lynne has a passion for dogs that has stemmed from childhood. She spent many a happy holiday with her auntie in Chesterfield and her Jack Russell dogs. She did not have dogs of her own growing up due to both parents working full-time. She got her own dog, a border collie cross named Bess in 1985.  ​ Since Bess Lynne has had 8 dogs, all a mix of Border Collies, Labradors and Jack Russell's. Lynne became involved in dog training with her third dog, Millie, a black Labrador when she took her to a local training classes. She then got Alfie, a Border Collie and then later Indie, a Jack Russell. She achieved up to Silver Good Citizen with all of three dogs and the Gold Good Citizen Award with Millie and Indie. All three took part in Flyball and Indie achieved her Flyball dog Award in 2014.  ​ Her current three dogs are also a black Labrador, a border collie and a Jack Russell. Her Labrador and Jack Russell have both achieved up to Gold Good Citizen Level and her Border Collie is working towards Silver currently. More about the Team dogs to come. The dogs have been a mixture between having from a pup, rehomed or rescue dogs, all bringing their own special characters and needs. ​ Lynne was invited to become an instructor with Thornton Cleveleys Canine Training Society in 2005 and has been on the committee since 2009 and is now the current Chairman. ​ She is the founding member of Waggy's Dog Training which she set up in 2012. ​ She has done various dog training qualifications which include achieving the Kennel Club Accredited Instructor in both Good Citizen Dog Training and Companion Dog Training in 2016. She is a Kennel Club Judge in Bronze, Silver and Gold Good Citizen tests. She has also judged the Bronze Good Citizen Test at Crufts. ​ Other qualifications include: Diploma in Dog Training - Distinction International Animal Behaviour Training College (ABTC Diploma - Distinction Higher Diploma in Canine Behaviour and Psychology - Distinction. ​ She has other relevant qualifications which include ​ CTTLS Level 4 NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Presentation Skills Negotiating Skills. ​ Lynne does not only have a love of dogs but also for horses and she has achieved NVQ Level 2 in Horse Care and rides on a regular basis. ​ Lynne's passion is to ensure that all dogs are living their best lives with their owners and that they are able to have fun while learning. Lynne is passionate about making dog training a pleasant and positive experience for all and enjoys getting to know the people as well as their dogs who come to her club. ​ ​
COLIN
Colin has always had dogs from being a child. His family pets were German Shepherds. However when he met his wife they had a game of cards to decide which breed they were going to have. Little did Colin know but his wife turned out to be a card shark and won. They have had boxers ever since. Their first boxer, Tandy, came to live with them in 1985 and they have had 15 boxers up to date. Colin became involved with training with boxer number 5, Trudy where he met Lynne and they both started training to be instructors at Thornton Cleveleys Training Society. Colin has also been on the committee since 2009.  He also achieved Gold Good Citizen Awards with 7 of his dogs.  ​ Flyball was a favourite pastime of Colin and Bev's going to competitions most weekends throughout the summer. They still have the top boxers in the country within the flyball community with Tia and Mollie. ​Colin and his wife currently have 5 boxers all at different levels within their training journey. ​​ Colin has been with Waggy's Dog Training since it started in 2012 and is Lynne's right hand man. He is a very respected trainer. Colin has qualified as a a Kennel Club Good Citizen Judge in Bronze, Silver and Gold. ​ He completed the diploma with the International Animal Behaviour Training College with Lynne in 2009. ​ ​
BARKLEY
Barkley came to live with Lynne when he was 18 months old. He was a guide dog puppy who did not pass the criteria to go on to start his training to be a guide dog. We think he knew what he was doing because he lives the best life. His favourite activities are eating, sleeping, going out for walks and running on the beach. The working life was definitely not for him! Barkley loves learning, however, and has achieved all levels of the Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards.
MOLLIE
Mollie has been a Waggy's dog from a puppy of 8 weeks' old. She is an affectionate, feisty, fun loving Jack Russell and is definitely the boss of her two brothers. She is a one person dog and does not like to work for anyone else but Lynne. She is very clever and has achieved all of her Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards.
ALFIE
Alfie came to live with Lynne at the age of just 12 months old. His previous owners could not cope with his border collie ways especially his extreme fear of traffic. Since coming to be a Waggy's dog he is conquering his fear of walking near traffic slowly. He enjoys coming to training classes and has really progressed. He is a fun loving, affectionate ,friendly dog and has brought so much joy into the home. He has achieved his Bronze Good Citizen Award and is working towards his Silver. We have no doubt that he will achieve this!
BRENDA
Brenda came to live with Colin & Bev when she needed a new home. She used to pull on the lead and was not easy to walk but now she walks beautifully. She enjoys going running with Colin and enjoys chasing squirrels. Brenda has all of the Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards.
HERMIONE
Hermione came from a breeders as she was too nervous to be shown. She came to live with Colin & Bev and since then her confidence has grown. She is a loving dog and once she gets to know people she is very loyal.
BIBA
Biba also came from a breeder as she was too nervous to be shown. She came to live with Colin & Bev at the same time as Hermione. She is not quite as nervous and is enjoying coming to training on a Friday morning.
ABBIE & SOPHIE
Abbie, on the left, is the youngest of Colin's boxers. She is just beginning her training journey and is taking part in the Puppy Foundation Course. Sophie is the next youngest and is also on her training journey. She has her Bronze Good Citizen Award and is working towards her Silver. Both are fun, lively, energetic boxers and certainly keep Colin on his toes.