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We Train Any Dog.com Instructors use only dog-friendly training methods and techniques in order to help you advance your dog training skills and have a better understanding of your pet.

Our trainers, Heather Stevens, GIllie Stout, Clare Howells, , Christine Fryatt have a wealth of experience, covering all aspects of dog care, behaviour, training, and the rehabilitation of rescue dogs, plus lots more. You are assured of our enthusiasm and competence in helping you to achieve pawfection.

Heather Stevens

Heather trained her first dog in 1962, her family's German Shepherd Dog, Sparky, and her affinity with both dogs and horses grew from there.

In 1979 Heather went into Competition Obedience, with a Pointer/Lab cross, and then spent most of the 1980's and 90's organising her own obedience & fun dog shows to raise money for various dog charities. By the mid-1980's Heather had bought her first Rottie, CJ, and proceeded to show him and compete in Obedience, winning several trophies.

Throughout the late 80's/early 90's when Rotts were given a hard time and much bad press, Heather worked tirelessly rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned and abused Rotties.

Heather with Max and Yogi

Heather started her first Dog School in 1987 and has been teaching owners how to train their pets ever since. After moving to North Yorkshire in 2002, Heather created another dog training school, Canine Connexon, which has helped over 6000 dogs in 7 years.

In 2006, Heather became a Kennel Club Approved Examiner for the KC Good Citizen Scheme, giving her an in-depth understanding of all KC requirements for all Levels of the Scheme. Heather has also devised her own Platinum level for owners to progress to and achieve if they wish.

Heather is a Full Member of the Canine & Feline Behaviour Association; a Master Trainer Member of the Guild of Dog Trainers; a Member of the KC Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training & Canine Behaviour, and specialises in the rehabilitation of rescue dogs, and Rottweilers.

As a Canine Behaviour Specialist, Heather is committed to helping owners to better understand how their dog communicates because a "behaviour problem" is usually a breakdown in communication.

Since 2002 Heather has also competed in Heelwork to Music, which is probably the most challenging of all the canine disciplines. She is also a Competition Obedience and Heelwork to Music Judge.

Heather is currently formalising her wealth of training & behaviour knowledge into a Masters Degree through the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training. She has trained with, and been influenced by, a number of top international trainers and behaviour experts, including Dr Ian Dunbar, Nicole Wilde, Kendal Shepherd, Angela White and the late, great, and exceptionally gifted Roy Hunter.

Educating the next generation of dog owners is another passion of Heather's - not only does she run fun training sessions for youngsters and their dogs, she also gives talks at schools and youth groups on the fun and responsibilities of dog ownership. Heather has an Enhanced CRB Disclosure and is an Educational Volunteer Speaker for the Blue Cross.

Gillie Stout

Gill with Tyke and Alfie

Gill trained her first dogs in the 1970's and has been Head Trainer with We Train Any Dog.com for over 5 years.

As a BHSAI Instructor, Gill is no stranger to helping owners with their pets, having been teaching horse riders of all ages since 1972.

Gill is a Kennel Club Approved Examiner for the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme, and helps Heather to manage the Phoenix Paws Demonstration Team.

Gill's two Terriers, Tyke and Alfie, are both members of the Phoenix Paws team and have both completed the KC Good Citizen Scheme to Gold Level.

Alfie is now training in Heelwork to Music, and Tyke works with our puppy groups in the socialisation aspect of training.

Clare Howells

Clare also grew up with dogs, and has worked with horses since she was 6. Her experience includes working at a veterinary practice and a stud farm, and she has a National Diploma in Horse Management.

In addition, Clare has studied animal behaviour, animal health, and animal first aid at Askham Bryan College, and has a teaching Diploma.

Clare has been an Instructor with We Train Any Dog.com since early 2010, and is also a member of the Phoenix Paws demonstration team.

Daisy, Clare's Border Collie is currently working on her Platinum level and training in Heelwork to Music, and Jacob (pictured left with Clare) is working on his Kennel Club Good Citizen Silver Level.

Christine Fryatt

Christine has been training with We Train Any Dog since 2006 and currently works her Collie/Spaniel cross, Sam, at Platinum and Diamond Level, and Doggie Dancing. Sam is also training for CD in the canine discipline of Working Trials and is part of the Phoenix Paws Demonstration Team.

Christine is a Member of the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training & Canine Behaviour, has a full CRB Disclosure, and assists Heather with running the office at We Train Any Dog.