ABOUT US

The PDTI aims to promote education and support continual professional development, generally working to give all a better understanding of 'Life with a Dog' and the rewards that successful human/canine relationships will offer. 

The PDTI is run by its Directors and a Management Council consisting of President, Chairperson, Officers and Working Party Members covering the following roles and activities:  Administration and Membership, Public Relations & Website, Education, Practical Courses.  In due course it aims to include more elected individuals to act as regional membership representatives.

Directors:      Chris Bloomfield & Sue Evans  

President:      Anthea Lawrence  

Chairperson:  Marcia Mannings-Smith  

Administration and Membership:  Currently dealt with by CB & SE consulting MM-S when required. 

Public Relations and Website:  Promoted by CB, co-opting Sophie Williams and Jill Hodgson when required 

Education Working Party:  Consisting of SE, Dawn Cox and Lesley Young, co-opting others as required 

Practical Course Working Party consists of CB & SE, with Manda Liversage, Phil Lean, Elinore Vickery and JH  

Our Practical courses aim to enhance the skills of Pet Dog Training Instructors.  The courses attract participants from both here in the UK and overseas, including students from Poland and France and long haul locations like Dubai and Japan. 

With the PDTI now offering a Professional qualification, it is well worth consideration by any Pet Dog Training Instructor.  It may also interest anyone involved in complementary activities (eg Dog Walkers, Groomers, Kennel or Retail Staff) ... especially those who generally find themselves increasingly involved with advising pet owners and their dogs.