Waggy Walks - Dog engagement workshop with Natalie Light - Session 1

Does your dog pull whilst on lead? Or do you struggle with recalling your dog? Or does your dog never seem satisfied after their walk and have soooo much energy still?

If you can answer yes to one of the above questions, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Burnham Beeches National Nature Reserve is hosting a dog engagement workshop on Sunday 31 August, but that's not all... Certified clinical animal behaviourist and animal training instructor, Natalie Light, will be here to help you and your dog!

Nat will be running two exciting, FREE workshops for dog walkers - the first session is from 10.30am untill 12.00pm and the second session is from 12.00pm untill 1.30pm - book onto one of two sessions if you want to work on your recall, get to grips with walking your dog on a lead, or learn how to make the most out of your dog walk with enrichment activities.

From 10.00am until 10.30am and from 1.30pm until 2.00pm, Nat will be around the main common to answer any questions you might have.

You don't want to miss this opportunity!

Meet us on the main common near the main car park and cafe (we will have a gazeebo so you can spot us easily!)

Please note: there is a £3 daily parking charge at weekends in all car parks at Burnham Beeches.

Natalie Light BSc PGDip PGCert FHEA CCAB

Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist

Nat has been working professionally in the companion animal sector for over 20 years and is passionate about ethical, welfare-friendly and practically effective training and behaviour interventions. Nat is a Director at PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers) and has a background in ecology and wildlife conservation. She loves enjoying nature with her rescue dogs by her side and her aim as a behaviourist and trainer is to help people have safe, happy, respectful and fulfilling relationships with their companions. Find out more about Nat at www.natdogs.com.

Memberships & qualifications

Zoology BSc - University of Southampton

PGDip Applied Animal Behaviour & Welfare - Newcastle University

PGCert Learning & Teaching in Higher Education - University of Winchester

CCAB Ltd accredited Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB)

Full Member of the APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors)

Certificated Member of FABC (Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians)Full member of PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers)

ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training Council) accredited Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Animal Training Instructor

Fellow of the HEA (Higher Education Academy)

PLEASE NOTE:

• Each booking is for a 90 minute session with Natalie Light and is only valid for one dog per handler.
• Attendees should bring their dog to their booked session on a flat collar (with ID tag) or body harness and fixed length lead.
• The training you will be shown is motivational, reward-based and force free. No aversive measures or harsh treatment will be tolerated and you will be expected to use food and toy rewards.
• Whilst we are keen to include as many dogs and walkers as possible, this event is not suitable for dogs with serious behaviour issues and dogs should be comfortable in the company of people and other dogs.
• All attendees should bring poo bags, treats or toys to clean up after your dogs and reward them during the training exercises.
• Slip leads, Pet Correctors, e-collars, spray collars or prong collars are not permitted to be worn or used at this event and Natalie Light has the right to refuse or stop a session if your dog is wearing equipment deemed inappropriate, or harsh handling or training methods are being used.
• The methods advised by Natalie Light dog training & behaviour are not based on fear, pain or intimidation but instead use motivation and rewards to keep dogs engaged and encourage desired behaviours, whilst using equipment (leads/long lines) and distance to manage safety.