Lincoln - Newark - Sleaford - Horncastle
A bit about me...
Hi, I'm Laura
I'm a dog behaviour consultant and trainer who loves connecting with animals and people. My job is to create a happier life for you and your dog.
I have worked and volunteered with animals for nearly 20 years through rescue centres, veterinary surgeries, training classes, an assistance dog charity, and private behaviour sessions. If there was ever an opportunity to gain some experience I was there!
I graduated from the University of Lincoln with two degrees in animal behaviour and was very fortunate to be taught by Professor Daniel Mills and Dr Helen Zulch - two of the world's leading veterinary behaviourists (along with other fantastic individuas in the field).
Whilst having academic qualifications and a range of experience, education is never ending so I regularly attend conferences and webinars to keep up to date with the current scientific research in the area.
In addition to my behaviour qualifications I am an accredited Canine Hoopers UK instructor and have achieved both my Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications in British Sign Language.
I have listed and explained my accreditations below, but in all honesty I think my biggest achievement and toughest job to date is being a mum! Any mum's out there reading this... I see you!
Laura Adkins BSc (Hons), MSc, ABTC-ATI, PACT-KSA
What are all those letters after my name and what do they mean?
BSc (Hons) is my Batchelor of Science Honours degree in Animal Behaviour Science.
MSc is my Masters Degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour.
Both of these degrees were from the University of Lincoln where I was fortunate to be taught by some of the most well respected veterinary behaviourists in the world.
PACT-KSA
I am an Accredited Member of the Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT). This means I have been assessed and accredited for my ability to fully demonstrate Animal Training Instructor (ATI) skills set out by the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC). I support PACT's ethics and ethos and have signed up to their code of conduct which stipulates the use of non-aversive, ethical and effective methods only.
ABTC-ATI
I am on the register for the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) as an Animal Training Instructor (ATI).
"The Animal Behaviour and Training Council sets and maintains standards of knowledge and practical skills needed to be an animal trainer, training instructor or animal behaviour therapist and maintains the national register of appropriately assessed practitioners.
The Council represents the training and behaviour sector to the public and to governments."
Candidate Member
I have achieved pre-certification as a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) through the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC).
This means that I have achieved the academic requirements to become a Candidate Member, and I am now working towards full certification and awaiting assessment to become a full CCAB.
FABC believe that Clinical Animal Behaviourists should be highly qualified, highly experienced and work to the highest ethical standards, following up-to-date scientific techniques.
Why is it called "juvo"?
The Latin word "juvo" means to help, support and further and that is exactly what I am here to do.