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About

Peak Performance Dog Training

All training at Peak Performance is force-free, modern and science backed.

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Positive Enriching Active and Kind

(I normally can’t stand acronyms! And can only apologise if you hate them too (sorry) but… this one is short and nicely captures the Peak Performance ethos ;)

 

My plan was to create a welcoming space for both dogs and their owners, somewhere they could both play and relax. The space needed to be versatile enough to create a calm, quiet space when needed for anxious, elderly or nervous dogs that could then be quickly turned around for dogs who want to play, jump and burn off some steam in a safe environment. 

 

I also kept you - owners, handlers, dog mums, dads, guardians at the forefront of my mind…There’s a seating area to relax, take a breath and make a cuppa. The space is also available for hire by like-minded force-free trainers and canine professionals at affordable rates.

 

You can have the whole space to yourself including the use of agility and conditioning equipment, always safe in the knowledge that I will be on hand if needed. There are also taught sessions if you and your dog would like to have a go at agility, canine conditioning, puppy sensory sessions or just improve on some basic everyday training skills. 

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Future Plans

Keeping canine welfare at the heart of the business is my prime motivation. I hope to have a wide offering of training and canine health related practices, alongside a referral system to other companies and professionals that dog owners can truly trust. 

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Training Design, Delivery and Development

Hi, I’m Alex, the owner and creator of Peak Performance Dog Training. Here is a little snapshot of me…

 

I have been working professionally with dogs for the last five years; first as a Dog Groomer and now as a Dog Trainer. My experience as a self-employed Dog Groomer has given me a great deal of experience working and handling a vast range of breeds, with dogs of all shapes and sizes as well as varying temperaments. 

 

I am now working full time as a Dog Trainer and have been studying, completing courses and reading around canine training and behaviour for over four years. I also have two years experience in pet agility with my own dog. Alongside work it has been really important for me to make time to volunteer to support some incredible animal charities, in turn I have gained invaluable specialist experience...

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Thornberry Animal Sanctuary - Dog Walker (3 hours / week for 9 months 2019-2020)

Support Dogs - Driver and Daycare Assistant (6 hours / week for 10 months 2023)

Dog’s Trust Dog School (1 evening / week for 4 months 2023)

 

My work with animals started in 2017 when I was incredibly fortunate to get a job as a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner at a care farm in Derbyshire. Alongside delivering environmental art and rural craft sessions for people with Dementia, I helped to facilitate Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) sessions with horses and alpacas for individuals who had a Learning Disability. 

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Current Training and Study

- Level 5 Compass Education 

Advanced Diploma Canine Behaviour Management. Accreditation for Animal Behaviour Technician (Canine) Animal, Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC)

- Level 4 Merishia Massage Canine Student Practitioner 

(Sport and Swedish massage) due to qualify December 2024

 

Specialisms and Certification 

- Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma (4 modules) - British College of Canine Studies L4

- Canicross Instructor - Sporty Paws

- Dog Trainer - Dog Training College 

- Practical Instructor Courses 2 & 4 day - IMDT

- Canine First Aid Trained iPET

- Dog Grooming and Salon Management iPET L3

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Recent CPD Courses 

Agility Sequencing

Canine Conditioning Coach

Canine Enrichment

CSCC 1 Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach

Dogs4Motion Academy

Dog Law

Dog Senses

Hoopers Novice and Beginner

Introduction to Canine Massage

Rally

Real Dog Yoga

Tellington Touch

The Urban Herder

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Special Interests and CPD

Agility

Animal Assisted Therapy

Behaviour Capturing 

Canine Behaviour

Canine Conditioning

Canine Health

Canine Biomechanics and Physiology 

Canine Psychology

Herding Breeds

Movement Puzzles and Games

Pet agility with my own dog for 2 years

Remedial and Sport Massage 

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Professional Memberships

IAAT International Association of Animal Therapists

International Society of Animal Professionals (ISAP)

Merishia Massage Therapy - Student Member

Zoological Society London ZSL - Student Fellow

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Fitness and Health Training and Experience (People)

Certified Canicross Instructor - Sporty Paws

Competed at Local level in Triathlon and Duathlon

Competed at National Level in Athletics

Leading Athletics CPD course - England Athletics

Qualified Swimming Instructor

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Previous Education and Work

- MA Art Therapy (Health and Care Professions Council - HCPC and The British Association of Art Therapists - BAAT registered Art Psychotherapist)

- Six years experience working in Adult Learning Disability including PMLD, Two years working in Dementia services.

- BA Hons Design

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Ask Me Anything

For general enquiries about training  please contact me and I will reply as soon as possible.

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For booking requests please complete the form here

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During opening hours it may not be possible to answer phone calls if I am with a dog or client so please email in the first instance or text / leave a voicemail.

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Thank you, Alex

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07359 630 971

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Peak Performance Dog Training

Unit 7 The Akademy Business Centre

Callywhite Lane

Dronfield

S18 2XR

UK

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Phone: 07359 630 971

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Easy to reach from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Rotherham, Barnsley, North Nottinghamshire, Derby, Derbyshire

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