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Bekki Averill Tomkins,BSc Hons

Advanced Senior Trainer, BScPPG Stafford

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Bekki is one of our Advanced Senior Instructors, bringing over 7 years of professional dog training experience. She holds a BSc Degree in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation, is an Approved Instructor with the Dog Training College, and is a proud member of the Pet Professional Guild.

Bekki has extensive experience training dogs to high standards, including residential training and working with assistance dogs. Her expertise includes training medical alert dogs and therapy dogs to support individuals with anxiety, autism, and various physical disabilities.

In addition to her professional work, Bekki spent 4 years volunteering at a local rescue centre, assisting with the training and rehoming of rescue dogs.

 

Her dedication to animal welfare and her passion for reward-based training are at the heart of her approach. Bekki uses positive reinforcement techniques, incorporating treats, toys, games, and plenty of praise to ensure that every dog in her care learns effectively while enjoying the process.

Bekki offers training from her family home, where she lives with her 2-year-old son, her Cocker Spaniel Raven, and her cat. She also has access to horses, cows, and often involves her young nieces and nephews in the training process, providing a well-rounded and family-oriented environment ideal for socialisation.

 

Her local training grounds include diverse environments such as woodlands, town areas, and the beach, providing dogs with a variety of real-world experiences. To maintain a personalised and exclusive experience, Bekki limits her intake to just three dogs at a time, ensuring each dog receives focused, individualised care.

Background Qualifications, Online Courses, Webinars, Seminars & Experience 

  • Adolescent Dogs Instructor Certificate - Advanced Senior Trainer

  • Member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG)

  • Dog Training College Approved Instructor

  • BSc (Hons) Degree in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation
    BTEC National Diploma in Animal Management
    Canine Psychology and Behaviour Qualification (OCN Level 3)
    City and Guilds Level 2 Intermediate Grooming Qualification

  • Reinforcement strategies Seminar with Anna Herzog - 2023

  • Advanced Training Skills Seminar with Anna Herzog - 2023

  • School of Canine Science - Puppy Lab - 2022

  • Pet First Aid Course - 2022

  • Craig Ogilvie - Communication, arousal and problematic behaviours seminar - 2020

  • Monthly Training with Kamal Fernandez - 2020

  • Jo-Rosie Haffenden - Supercharge your Separation Anxiety Consults Webinar - 2020

  • UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Seminar with Mike Newland - 2019

  • Training Academy membership with Absolute Dogs 2019

  • Amber Batson - Fearful Fido Seminar 2019

  • Dog Training College - Canine Body Language Seminar 2019

Scroll through Bekki's video channel below to see the dog's she has trained
We sent our adolescent dog who was very reactive to stay with Bekki for four weeks. Sendin
We sent our adolescent dog who was very reactive to stay with Bekki for four weeks. Sendin
We sent our adolescent dog who was very reactive to stay with Bekki for four weeks. Sendin
We sent our adolescent dog who was very reactive to stay with Bekki for four weeks. Sendin
“Best Thing I Did For My Dog!” I adopted an ex police dog last year that had served nearly
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