David is an Honorary Life Member of the British Police Services Canine Association for his work and dedication to the canine industry, and for many years the Administrator for the British Police Services Canine Association Forum.

As a member of The Federation of Dog Trainers & Canine Behaviourists (FDTCB), he has dedicated himself to their goals of humane and non confrontational training.

He is much more than a dog trainer, he is a behaviourist and as such he is trained to locate the root cause of problems in the canine/human relationship, and correct them using gentle methods as recognised by his professional affiliations.


David has devoted over 50 years training dogs and the past 30 years to studying behaviour and the very passive approach to dog training.

                       David's motto is 
      'commitment, firmness & kindness'.

COMMITMENT...because a dog is for life. Before you acquire one, you must be committed to looking after your friend for his or her life.

FIRMNESS...a dog needs to respect you. Be firm and you will have a happier and more enjoyable life together.

KINDNESS...physical punishment will solve no problems, indeed it may cause some. Kindness costs nothing but he promises you the rewards will be great.

A Dog's Prayer

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in the world is more grateful for kindness than my loving heart.
Do not break my spirit with a stick for though I would lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet please take me inside for I am now a domestic animal no longer used to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though you had no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water for, although I would not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food that I may stay well to romp and play and do your biding, walk by your side and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should yours be in danger

Anon

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