 At
the Guild
we believe that in order for the dog to be able to relax and have
a stress free life the dog needs, more than anything to be treated
like a dog and know its place in its mixed-species pack.
We are currently campaigning to allow dogs to be dogs, provide
structure and training in their life and not to be drawn into the
current thinking in Great Britain (and around the world) that dogs
can live in our homes without boundaries, rules and limitations
Over the last decade or so dog training has changed drastically
in Great Britain. Dog owners are getting confused and frustrated
and more dogs than ever are being deemed un-trainable or so badly
behaved that they are either being drugged up, handed in to rescue
centres or are being put to sleep.
Dog owners (and trainers) are being led astray by behaviourists
and trainers with the same good intent that prevented teachers being
able to discipline children and the same disastrous effects are
now happening in the dog world.
Not only is the Guild is committed to maintaining and improving
the quality of dog training, behaviour and companion dog ownership
but we’ve been extensively involved in defining the roles
for dog behaviour and training professionals that was recently published
by the Pet Education, Training & Behaviour Council of Great
Britain (PETbc).
The Guild believes that there are some excellent trainers in Great
Britain and we’re trying to unite them and promote common
sense values.
We feel that professional trainers deserve to be acknowledged by
an organisation as a trainer and to have their craft and skills
accepted in the profession.
To be recognised by their peers and to be a part of an organisation
that is standing up for the rights of trainers nationally.
Our motto is "Lead by example. Teach, that you may learn",
and we commit to continued professional learning of the behaviour
of dogs and their sometimes complex relationships with people.
If you would like to join the Guild at one of our membership levels,
please complete an application pack
We support and welcome applications from all of the dog training
disciplines:
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