About Me

I'm Ali, I set up Brighton Dog Training in 2010.  I studied Psychology at Sussex University with a view to working in clinical psychology, however, as I progressed through my degree I started to pick more and more modules on learning theory and animal behaviour and chose a different path.

 

I worked for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home for ten years and have worked and volunteered with several other rescue centres.  While at Battersea, I fostered puppies for several years, building up about 10,000 hours experience with my foster pups.  I became the first person in the country to become a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor (KCAI) specialising in rescue and rehoming and worked as a mentor for the accreditation scheme.  As well as running Brighton Dog Training, I am also a Recognised Assistance Dog Trainer for Dog A.I.D (Assistance in Disability).  I am a full member of the Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT) and a Registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC).

 

I have now worked with dogs for 19 years, my day-to-day work involves helping dogs and their owners to get the most out of life together, I also act as an expert advisor for a few local authorities on dog-related matters.  I attend seminars, conferences and courses regularly to keep my theoretical knowledge up to date.

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I live in Hove with my family and our two dogs, Bodie a labrador and Kima who is a newfoundland.