Our Academy of Modern Canine Behaviour & Training Team of Dog Training Instructors & Canine Behaviour Experts!
Simply The Best ......
We Travel across the Country, including Clanfield, Portsmouth,
Portchester, Southsea, Southampton, Gosport & Havant!!!
Academy Founder and CEO
Russell Becque FAMCBT, KCAI, BehA+, ObA+, CdA+
Expert Canine Behaviour Consultant and Dog Training Instructor.
Russell is widely regarded as one of the UK’s Top Canine Behaviour and Training Experts, he has the coveted KCAI (Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour) qualification in no less than THREE different Disciplines ALL AT ADVANCED LEVEL, Behavioural Training, Competitive Obedience and also Companion Dog Training, he was a finalist in the KCAI Trainer of the year 2015.
Russell has been training his own dogs for Competition Obedience since 1981 and has been Instructing Obedience Dog Training Classes since 1983. He has trained his own dogs to compete at Championship level in obedience competition, running his own Dog Training Clubs as well as taking classes at other clubs. Advising and curing many social, behavioural, aggressive and training problems in dogs over the years has given him a wealth of experience and knowledge in this field. He is the first to admit however, that he is always still learning and is constantly striving to develop and learn new methods and techniques. Russell is also a regular Fully Qualified Kennel Club Championship Class ‘C’ Obedience Show Judge and was very proud to have been honoured by The Kennel Club, to Judge The Y.K.C. Obedience Finals at Crufts Dog Show in 2013 and again at Crufts in 2016 judging The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Special Pre-Beginner Stakes Final.
Russell is a devout dog lover through and through, his methods are based entirely on building confidence and ‘the want to do it factor’ in the dog. Russell is currently taking occasional classes at The Academy of Modern Canine Behaviour and Training, Portsmouth Branch as well as seeing clients whose dogs have behaviour issues at the centre but mainly in their own homes countrywide.
Russell can be seen and was a valued trainer on televisions ‘The Underdog Show’.
Although very discreet, trustworthy and not a name dropper, among his clients are Prominent Celebrities, Top Business People as well as a Lord and Lady!
Russell is regularly asked by Barristers, Solicitors and Insurance Companies to perform behaviour assessments and reports on dogs accused of behaviour issues and their owners are therefore subject to Legal Action, he also performs assessments and compiles full Court reports on Dog owners accused of having an out of control or dangerous dog and are also subjects of legal and/or court action. He has appeared in court in defence of many wrongly accused dogs in recent years, in one prominent case in 2012 was praised by the Judge for his informative, honest and in depth testimony which greatly contributed to a dog owner wrongly accused of having an aggressive and out of control dog being found not guilty and no action taken against owner or dog.
Branch Manager: Portsmouth (Hilsea) Branch.
Jo Edwards AMCBTq
As an advanced dog training instructor, Jo Edwards has been with The Academy of Modern Canine Behaviour and Training for 14 years and is currently Branch Manager and Head Instructor of Portsmouth Hilsea branch.
Prior to this she was a club member working her dogs through the classes to competition class level. Her passion and hobby is Competition Obedience and all the training and socialisation that goes with it. As well as working her own dogs, currently 2 border collies, Chase and Ely, Jo is a qualified Kennel Club Obedience Show Judge.
Jo has also worked her dogs in Agility but has had to stop due to an injury. She likes to relax by walking her dogs on The South Downs and the various local beaches; Hayling Island being their favourite. Holidays abroad are a no no but Jo will often go away in her caravan with her dogs to Dog shows, training camps or have a bit of luxury in various holiday cottages in the UK.
Jo states ‘Being a dog training Instructor is very rewarding and I enjoy passing on my expertise from what I have learned throughout my training career. I am currently working towards KCAI accreditation and I attend many training courses including regular weekly sessions with a highly experienced Obedience Trainer, workshops, weekend and week long camps which occur in the summer months.
I aim to continue learning and transferring my knowledge on to others who come to The Academy of Modern Canine Behaviour and Training with their dogs.
Branch Manager: Gosport Branch.
Juliet Andrews AMCBTq CBeh KCAI CdA
Juliet is Manager and Head Instructor of Gosport Branch and works alongside Russell as a Behaviour Consultant.
Juliet has 3 dogs of her own: Ninja her black lab who demonstrates at club and also works as a stooge dog on behaviour consultations. Nessy her brown lab is Juliet’s main stooge dog on behaviour consultations. Juliet said Nessy has taught her invaluable knowledge about how dogs communicate but is now getting old and likes an easy life! Don’t we all! Fudge is a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, who is often seen at classes snoozing behind the desk or demonstrating exercises to the class. She is also proving to be an ideal little stooge dog on behaviour consultations.
Juliet has fostered dogs from Husky’s to Chihuahua’s so can empathise with people whose dogs have behaviour issues and the physical and mental demand it puts on owners.
She has a keen interest in Canine Psychology having gained a great deal of knowledge and experience through shadowing Russell, hands on experience, reading books, webinars and researching. Juliet has completed many courses and diplomas in Canine Behaviour and is currently studying her advanced diploma in Canine behaviour.
Juliet has attended many workshops, seminars and courses within the AMCBT and outside. These include Ian Dunbar, John Rogerson, Chirag Patel Applied Behaviour Analysis, Sarah Fisher Ttouch, Grisha Stewart Behaviour Adjustment Training 2.0, School of Canine science to list just a few.
Juliet is also working towards her Kennel Club Accredited Instructor (KCAI) accreditation and has successfully completed all the online modules. Always attending courses, seminars, workshops to update knowledge and continue her professional development to ensure she is providing clients with the most up to date information.
Juliet is also a qualified UK Sniffer Dog Gold Instructor and enjoys teaching Scent work to owners and dogs. This can benefit dogs of all ages and breeds and works well to help rehabilitate reactive dogs.
Member of Pet Professional Guild (PPG), Pet Professional Network (PPN), International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), Dog Training College (DTC) approved instructor.
Canine and human first aid trained.
Branch Manager: Portchester (Saturday) Branch.
Kati Jackson AMCBTq
Kati Jackson has a passion for all animals but especially dogs. Owning a Blind German Shepherd 'Bella', who never ceases to amaze Kati and Academy staff with her ability to overcome her disability and nervousness with new situations. Bella is now at Silver Level Award and it is a really interesting learning experience, progressing from a very nervous reactive dog to a confident and interactive German Shepherd.
Training her two Husky X Malamute brothers Howler & Lucky to Gold Award Level with her better half Mark. Noah is her very calm Husky who on occasion has helped her with the dogs she walks who are of a nervous disposition.
Working through the issues that have presented themselves with owning 4 dogs sparked an interest in becoming involved in the training of puppies and dogs of all Breeds and Behaviours. This interest led to opening her own dog walking Business and becoming a Trainee Instructor for the Academy. In Kati’s own words “The Academy has given me the confidence to visualise a future achieving all my goals in an Organised and Educational Training Programme Dedicated to Excellence”.
Volunteering for German Shepherd Rescue South and seeing the many struggles carers sometimes have in adjusting to a poorly trained or reactive dog is the drive behind her ultimate goal to help both the dog and owner through the early stages of adoption and to offer support to the Rescues when new dogs arrive.
Branch Manager: Havant, Bedhampton & Portsmouth (Cosham) Branches.
Kim Walkley AMCBTq
Kim Walkley is the Branch Manager for Havant having stepped up to the task in April 2021, she has also taken on our Bedhampton & Portsmouth Cosham Branches.
Kim currently owns 2 dogs.. Lola, a 3 year old toy cockapoo &
Nella, a 1 year old standard poodle.
She absolutely adores poodles/doodles and any poodle mix after rescuing Dudley, her Labradoodle in 2010, they are all so different but definitely her favourite.
Kim first attended training classes with Russell Becque (head honcho) with her rescue GSD Zara when she was about 12/13 years old, she loved learning as much as she could and Zara taught Kim a lot.
Even though most methods back then are way outdated now you never forget the concept of dog training.
Kim’s first Saturday job was in Russell’s pet shop too.
Kim was always reading dog/animal books from a very young age as animals are her passion, especially dogs and horses.
Life moved on and Kim had children and worked in retail etc but she always had dogs (also horses) as well as being called upon to help out friends & neighbours dogs over the years.
Kim has always trained her own dogs to a good standard, but in 2018 she signed up for the puppy/foundation course at https://www.amcbt.com/ Portsmouth Branch.
Kim immediately fell back in love with the class environment! Methods had changed but it all felt so natural for her to be back training again.
Lola thrived at classes and Kim started at Gosport Branch as a trainee instructor with Juliet Andrews in March 2018.
Kim learnt so much and started to take classes to help teach owners to give their dogs the best start in training. She has attended various dog training and behaviour courses to enhance her knowledge.
She continued training little Lola and then entered a small obedience show with the rest of the AMCBT Team and Lola won on their first attempt at a small competition at 8 months old (Kim states she had no clue what she was doing), but she loved that her training had achieved this!
Kim was hooked and continued learning and training the mechanics of competitive obedience and Lola has gained a few rosettes along the way.
Kim has attended sniffer courses with Lola too and found that sniffing is definitely her forte! Well she is a spaniel cross.
Nella began her competitive obedience training at 8 weeks old and is coming on brilliantly considering she is a lockdown puppy... she has had a few stumbling blocks in her confidence due to no class attendance etc but she has helped Kim learn new ways of training, she will choose a toy over food whereas Lola is the opposite.
These two dogs have helped Kim massively in training and as Kim actively train them both she is continually learning different techniques to pass on to every owner, as training is about working with the dog in front of you.
Kim will help and support you all on the start of your training journey, whether you are a complete newbie or have trained before, she is looking forward to meeting you all but most of all to have fun training.
Branch Manager: Bishops Waltham & Eastleigh Branches.
Jo Moulton AMCBTq
Jo has been with the AMCBT for 7 years and is Manager of both Bishops Waltham and Eastleigh Branches. She has a friendly and bubbly personality and is a great asset to AMCBT.
Jo grew up surrounded by pets and has lived much of her life accompanied by dogs! This passio n for animals is also shared by her children and over the years have had some wild and wonderful pets, such as, lizards, tarantulas, and a snake, just to name a few. Jo has three dogs, Maisie and Dougie who are Jack Russell x Chihuahua crosses and Maggie, a JRT, so she has a soft spot for terriers!
Jo’s desire to help owners and dogs with behavioural issues began after her own dog, Maisie became reactive to other dogs. As a puppy, she was attacked by a dog, developing a strong fear for all dogs. After trying various methods, she was recommended the Academy, meeting with Juliet who provided invaluable advice, helping Maisie overcome her fears. Following this, she started as a trainee at the Bishopstoke branch.
Jo has attended many workshops, seminars, and courses within AMCBT and strives to constantly improve and develop her skills and knowledge enabling her to offer the best service she can to her customers. Jo has also undertaken a Canine First Aid course and is working towards entering the world of competitive obedience.
Jo is also a qualified UK Sniffer Dog Bronze Instructor and believes that any dog can be a great sniffer dog – all three of her dogs love it but her tiny chihuahua Dougie, who can be an anxious dog absolutely loves scent work and has been known to compete and beat even the best sniffer dogs!
In her spare time, she enjoys walking with her dogs, and looking after the family’s numerous pets including cats, rabbits, chickens, and fish. If that doesn’t take up enough of her time, she also has a 2-year-old grandson to run around after! Her grandson was only a few months old when they welcomed Maggie to the family, so it was imperative that they both learnt how to interact safely with each other.
Jo is excited to help you all with your dog training journey, whether this is your first dog or are an experienced owner, and wants everyone to have fun whilst also learning all you need to know to keep your dogs happy and safe.
Branch Manager: Portchester (Monday) & Horndean Branches
Melissa Ainsley
Melissa and her family have always been huge dog lovers and since a young age she has always wanted to work with dogs. But her real dog journey started 8 years ago when she became redundant from her Pharmacy managers position, that she decided to take the jump and start up her own Dog walking business.
This is where she heard of the Academy and saw an advert looking for Trainee’s. She attended the “Ultimate Dog Trainer Instructor Course” with Russell, and it was there that she was picked by Kati our manager of Portchester Saturday branch that she began her training under Kati’s watchful eye and careful guidance.
Over the years Melissa has attended lots of courses run by the Academy. Her favourites have been the “Reactive” and “Impulse Control” ones that Russell runs regularly. As she has a real passion for helping reactive and rescue dogs. This passion was stemmed from when she adopted her Husky- Cross 'Lucas' who came to her after three failed homing attempts. His slight reactiveness to other dogs was overcome by Melissa dedication to given him the best life.
He finally got to the point where she was able to have other dogs come into her home which allowed her to expand her business into a small “home from home” daycare. It was from here that she decided to grow their dog family by getting Jimmy, a Tibetan Terrier, who became Lucas’s constant shadow and then during Covid to rescue Elise, a mixed breed, from going into kennels.
Sadly, Lucas passed over rainbow bridge a few years ago shortly followed by Elise. Which left Jimmy lonely and Melissa’s family with a massive whole in their hearts. But following her passion for giving dogs a second chance she adopted her next shadow “Keira”, a mixed breed from Macedonia and then her “little terror” Millie a Yorkie-Pom, who Melissa jokingly says she may be the smallest, but she rules the roast.
Melissa has been a committed Academy Trainee at our Portchester Saturday Branch and has loved learning from Kati and watching dogs and their owners grow and learn. She has grown strong bonds with her fellow trainees at this branch and is always there to help them learn and grow through her own gained knowledge. So, when the opportunity presented itself to become a branch manager herself, this was a natural progression for her to follow.
Now she hopes that she can help many more people learn how to train and have fun with their dogs.
Branch Manager: Sholing Branch
Teresa Squires
Teresa is our newest branch manager opening her own branch in Sholing, Southampton.
Teresa has had dogs all her life and her training journey started over 20 years ago with her German Shepherd Duke at her local training club, which she still attends now with her German Shepherd Nala.
Teresa has owned Lurchers as well as German Shepherd’s and she also currently has an ex-racing Greyhound called Liath, which she took on straight from kennels at 18 months of age. Teresa has worked very hard with Liath building her confidence, as she was scared of everything. Liath is now able to run freely and confidently off lead, she has adapted amazingly well to home life. Teresa describes Liath “as the fastest couch potato you will ever meet”.
Teresa became a trainer back in 2006 at her local club and caught the competitive obedience bug with her little Lurcher Suzi. Teresa has been competing ever since with some success with Lurchers and her German Shepherd Nala.
Teresa describes Nala as a “work in progress”, as they are both still learning and gaining confidence in each other.
Teresa enjoys attending obedience shows both to compete and for the social side as well as attending courses to further her knowledge of training and competing.
Teresa enjoys helping and supporting people to train their dogs. She says “that it is lovely to see the dogs and handlers progress”.
Instructor:
Eastleigh & Bishops Waltham Branches
Jake Moulton AMCBTq
Jake, our youngest Instructor, has been training with his dog Maisie since May 2017 and is now close to passing Gold. He started as a trainee in July 2018, using his experience training Maisie in class to help owners. Jake would like to progress to competition obedience training with his dog Maisie who loves nothing more than working for him.
Jake's love of animals started at a very young age and his first dog Alfie introduced him to the world of dog training at the age of Seven.
Jake is studying biology, chemistry and maths at A level and is completing a project on dog training and behaviour alongside his other subjects.
Jake is in the process of applying to university with the aim of becoming a vet.
Jake is friendly, approachable and talkative! He wants all owners and their dogs to enjoy training together. Jake has demonstrated excellent dedication and commitment to attending every Wednesday evening proving his love of helping others. He is now at a level of being able to take his own classes. He is a great asset to both the Eastleigh & Bishops Waltham teams!
Trainee Instructor: Portchester (Saturday) Branch
Fiona Mackenzie
Fiona has been with AMCBT Portchester Saturday branch since October 2022 and teaches puppy’s/foundation classes; and has also recently begun instructing bronze level.
Fiona always loved animals and had dogs growing up. After her childhood dogs passed at the amazing age of 17 Fiona moved away for university and decided she needed a dog back in her life… and that’s when her journey into being owned-by-huskies began. It was Sparky, a gorgeous large all white Siberian husky who made Fiona fall in love with the breed. Unfortunately he passed away at nearly 15 from grand mal seizures.
Fiona trained Sparky herself, but realised that with a little one now on the way her new husky pup River needed some time to herself to dedicate to training in preparation of the arrival of her ‘little brother’. River and Fiona joined AMCBT for the additional help, support and camaraderie being a member provides. River attended the AMCBT Portchester Thursdays class and has recently passed her gold award!
Fiona and River are now determined to doggy dance - River can already spin, twirl and bow and has a flair for all things bouncy and dramatic! She also undertakes the fun new rally class with Portchester Saturdays to maintain her training along with sniffer dog bronze level.
Fiona has undertaken our 3 day ultimate instructors course, and, the 3 day reading and understanding reactive dog course bringing her own family dog - a reactive German Shepherd called Buddy.
As a child protection social worker Fiona understands the importance of ensuring basic needs are met, and a healthy trusting relationship is formed between owner and dog to ensure success in the training world.
Trainee Instructor: Portchester (Saturday) Branch
Michelle Hopkins
Michelle is a relatively new trainee instructor to join the Portchester Saturday team
Michelle joined the academy in 2021 as a member with her excitable puppy Luna, a Staffy cross American Bulldog, and is currently working towards achieving gold before hopefully moving across to sniffer training.
During her classes at Portchester Michelle found that she was really celebrating other owners and dogs successes so was thrilled to be asked to join the team.
Michelle is a Senior Analyst in Fraud which although is miles away from anything Canine related, Michelle hopes to be able to transfer her experience in developing people into helping grow and develop dogs and their owners.
When not working, Michelle can be found on beach or forest walks with her partner, her step children and obviously Luna. Their favourite place is the local park where Luna gets to see her doggie friends, have a play & chase a frisbee.
Michelle is looking forward to learning more about dogs, the behaviours they display and how to help them and their owners become more confident inside and out of training classes.
"Saturdays have very quickly become my favourite day of the week, and I give a lot of credit to Luna who has helped me overcome anxiety, given me confidence to meet new people, make new friends and take this amazing opportunity"
Registration Assistant/Admin: Eastleigh Branch
Jean Hale
Jean loves all breeds of dogs, but due to husbands health and visual impairment cannot have her own.
She is very sociable and has pleasure in welcoming and advising new members of the Foundation Class with Registration Forms and maybe a latte.!
Jean’s daughter Juliet is the Head Instructor and Branch Manager at Eastleigh Branch. Juliet’s Dogs Nessy, Ninja and Fudge love to be at Nanny Jeans to play in the garden, but are sometimes given a few too many Treats !
Jean continues to promote the Classes of AMCBT to friends and troubled Owners of ‘Confused’ dogs in her neighbourhood.
Jean a retired IT Technician in the MoD, needed some time in a different environment, so loved the idea of working with dogs and their Owners at the Eastleigh Branch.
Jean said she has seen the adorable nervous young PUPS socialise and settle down with other playful dogs. Most going on into Bronze, Silver and Gold. Her favourite commands being ‘WAIT’ and Emergency ‘DOWN’ with lots of eye contact from Owners and Liver Cake treats of course.
Trainee Instructor: Portsmouth Hilsea Branch
Tasha Snook
Tasha first attended AMCBT training classes with her first ever dog Yugi and eventually rose through the ranks to pass gold. This caused her to realise her huge interest in dog training and she became a trainee dog instructor. Taking her interest in psychology she decided to swap from the mind of humans to the mind of dogs instead!
Tasha has always had a huge interest in animals, owning a variety of pets throughout her life, currently owning one rabbit, one hamster and her dog. She is super excited to take this passion of hers and eventually become an experienced trainer working for AMCBT helping other new dog owners to embark on their own journey of understanding in a positive learning environment.
Tasha has also really enjoyed teaching classes, with her confidence increasing every time, with the help of the fellow staff around her and looks forward to eventually becoming a fully qualified instructor.
Trainee Instructor: Portchester (Saturday) Branch
Carlyanne Saffrey
Carlyanne is a trainee at our Portchester (Saturday) Branch, joining the team in January 2023.
Growing up, Carlyanne's family always had a dog, or three. Ranging from a rescue Greyhound, a Patterdale terrier and a fair few German Shepherds.
Wanting to pursue a career with animals, Carlyanne undertook a course in Animal Management. However, her career took a different path, and she now works as an Operational Training Tutor.
Carlyanne originally joined The Academy with her mini labradoodle, Elsa. After successfully obtaining their Gold Certificate, Carlyanne missed the training hall so much, she signed both up for Sniffer training and joined the team as a trainee.
Keen to increase her knowledge and continue learning. Carlyanne has attended our Reading and Understanding Reactive Dogs, Introduction to Obedience and Ultimate Dog Training Instructor courses.
In her free time, Carlyanne enjoys teaching Elsa a variety on tricks, most recently the conga!
Trainee Instructor: Portsmouth (Hilsea) Branch
Amy Harris-Harding
Amy has always been an animal lover, growing up in a house full of cats, dogs and various rodents. In February 2022, Amy got her first dog Suki, a bouncy, excitable Cavapoo and started the Foundation Course with her as a puppy. While working towards Suki's Bronze Award, Amy discovered a love of dog training and came onboard as a trainee instructor in October 2022.
Since then Amy has left her job as Portsmouth City Council to walk and board dogs full-time and loves spending her days out in fields surrounded by dogs. She has found her work with The Academy incredibly useful in understanding some of the more difficult dogs she works with.
Suki is now close to completing her Gold Award and is also doing well in her Agility training and Amy and her wife have welcomed a second dog, a Border Collie called Kya, who Amy hopes to be able to train for Competitive Obedience.
Trainee Instructor: Gosport Branch
Angela Pavlovic
Angela loves all animals and most reptiles, having owned many herself. A change in circumstances gave her a chance to discover her love for all things dog! training, care and breeding. She bred and trained her very own staffie puppy. When her Staffordshire bull terrier dog, Lucy was 3yrs old, they joined a dog agility training class, excelling so much, they were invited to join the display team. Then spent the next 7yrs doing public displays, included agility, obedience and heel work to music at local events across Hampshire. Lucy at the age of 16yrs after a wonderful life went over the rainbow bridge in 2021 after a short battle with kidney failure, leaving a big hole in Angela's life as she had been trained by Angela as an assistant dog in her later years to help Angela with a medical condition.
In Feb 2022 a new staffie, Lyra, arrived in Angela's life. A soon to be homeless 'Covid' puppy when her owner had to return to work.
Lyra was and still is a ball of energy very eager to please and learn and so the journey began.
Angela first found the Academy back in 2022 when it was highly recommended by her previous display team friends.
Angela & Lyra started their training in June 22 under the guidance of Kimberley Moore at the Gosport branch.
Angela with her dog Lyra have worked up to gold level.
Angela's enthusiasm and dedication had been noticed by Kimberley and in May 23 had been asked to join as a trainee instructor
Angela has recently attended Ultimate dog training instructors course with Russell Becque and looks forward to attending many more canine training workshops to keep her knowledge fresh and to further help all who come to the academy for dog training.
Angela saw that to create a well balanced co-existence with dogs, it's the humans that need the most training and by working together under the guidance of a great training structure they will better understand the needs of dogs thus living in harmony with a bond of mutual trust.
Trainee Instructor: Havant Branch
Maria Shambrook
Maria joined the Academy in November 2022 after attending the 3 Day Ultimate Dog Training Instruction Course in October 2022.
She is at the Havant Branch under the watchful eye of Kim Walkley (her trainer, manager and mentor)! Sometimes helping out at the Bedhampton branch as well.
Maria is currently taking Foundation classes and thoroughly enjoying them while learning all the time, as she feels that you are always learning something new every day.
Maria has also attended a Three-Day Course on Reading and Understanding Reactive Dogs which she said that she learned a lot from and has put some of that into practice with her own dog. She has also attended a Workshop in Training Impulse Control as a spectator and found it very informative.
Maria has a Working Cocker Spaniel called Jenson (after Jenson Button as that’s the closest she’ll ever get to him)! who has some reactive issues himself but with what she has learnt whilst training with Kim and also on the training courses, she has used this knowledge over the past year constantly with Jenson and he has now improved 100%, confirming that if you are consistent with your training it does work, Jenson is 7yrs old.
Maria has her own Dog Walking and small animal sitting business, which she started almost 8yrs ago now, walking mainly reactive dogs. She eventually wants to give that up and just concentrate on dog training.
Instructor: Eastleigh & Gosport Branches
Lissy Holland
AMCBTq
Lissy is the owner of a successful dog walking company, a role she has embraced since 2019. Her passion for animals led her to join The AMCBT in 2023, where she continues to expand her expertise. Although Lissy does not currently have a dog of her own, she is currently learning all about scent work with her dad’s dog, Molly. The skills she has acquired at The AMCBT have helped her with all the dogs she works with and have also proven invaluable in training her pony, Tramp, whom she affectionately refers to as an “overgrown dog.”
Prior to launching her dog walking business, Lissy dedicated her spare time to volunteering at her friend’s dog sanctuary. There, she cared for dogs with behavioural challenges that made it difficult for rescues to find them suitable homes. This experience inspired her to deepen her understanding of canine behaviour and ultimately motivated her to pursue a full-time career working with dogs.
In her daily work, Lissy interacts with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. This exposure has given her a broad understanding of different canine personalities and needs.
Committed to ongoing professional development, she holds a canine first aid certificate and has completed courses in canine communication and settling through scent work. Lissy regularly attends workshops hosted by The AMCBT, ensuring she stays up to date with the latest techniques and best practices in dog training and is always looking to expand her knowledge.
Trainee Instructor: Gosport Branch
Gemma Perks
Gemma is a dedicated trainee dog trainer and educator with a passion for strengthening the bond between dogs and their humans.
After serving in the Navy, where she developed strong leadership and discipline skills, she transitioned to teaching at a local college. Gemma combines her military experience with her love for animals, offering training that emphasises communication and teamwork. Her unique background allows her to inspire both students and dog owners, making learning enjoyable and effective.
When she's not in the classroom or working with dogs, Gemma enjoys outdoor adventures and connecting with the community, and she also does martial arts.
Ex Branch Manager: Portsmouth (Cosham) Branch.
Rosie Chase AMCBTq KCAI Cd
Sadly we lost Rosie on 31st August 2022 when she passed away. It was a big shock and a huge loss to all of us at AMCBT.
Rosie was a very special and talented person, the type who touches our lives only if we are very lucky.
Rosie will be sadly missed, she cemented her irreplaceable spirit and persona within the AMCBT so strongly and thus her biog remains on our website as a tribute to our dearest friend and colleague.
R.I.P. Beautiful lady.
Rosie caught the dog training bug in 2006 when she got her first dog, a rescue Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Aire, who has now sadly crossed over Rainbow Bridge. Aire had a few “quirks and issues” but with a lot of work she progressed through the Kennel Club Good Citizen awards to Gold level. Rosie was also delighted to come third in the James Wellbeloved “Tails of achievement awards”, a competition for rescue dogs. Shortly after this her career as a dog training instructor began and she’s never looked back.
A second dog, a rescue working sheepdog puppy called Brynn came along in 2009 and as a team they have competed in obedience and working trials. Brynn was (and is) an easy going, gentle and reliable soul. The latest member to join the Chase family is Border Collie Jack who has worked his way through the Academy levels and is now Rosie's chief demo dog-he also features as the Academy's Facebook cover photo. It’s the training side of thing Rosie loves best though, especially teaching tricks.
Rosie qualified as an Academy Instructor in January 2019 and obtained her Kennel Club Accredited Instructor status in November 2021, being presented at Crufts in March 2022, Rosie was rightly very proud of her well earned achievements. She said “The Academy is full of enthusiastic, passionate, knowledgeable staff and I feel privileged to be able to show other people how to get the best from their dogs, whether that’s good doggy manners, obedience or some little tricks to impress your friends. It's important to me that people attending our classes learn the essentials, but also have fun along the way. If you enjoy your training, that will show in how you progress. ”
Branch Manager: Bishops Waltham & Eastleigh Branches.
Jo Moulton AMCBTq
Jo has been with the AMCBT for 7 years and is Manager of both Bishops Waltham and Eastleigh Branches. She has a friendly and bubbly personality and is a great asset to AMCBT.
Jo grew up surrounded by pets and has lived much of her life accompanied by dogs! This passio n for animals is also shared by her children and over the years have had some wild and wonderful pets, such as, lizards, tarantulas, and a snake, just to name a few. Jo has three dogs, Maisie and Dougie who are Jack Russell x Chihuahua crosses and Maggie, a JRT, so she has a soft spot for terriers!
Jo’s desire to help owners and dogs with behavioural issues began after her own dog, Maisie became reactive to other dogs. As a puppy, she was attacked by a dog, developing a strong fear for all dogs. After trying various methods, she was recommended the Academy, meeting with Juliet who provided invaluable advice, helping Maisie overcome her fears. Following this, she started as a trainee at the Bishopstoke branch.
Jo has attended many workshops, seminars, and courses within AMCBT and strives to constantly improve and develop her skills and knowledge enabling her to offer the best service she can to her customers. Jo has also undertaken a Canine First Aid course and is working towards entering the world of competitive obedience.
Jo is also a qualified UK Sniffer Dog Bronze Instructor and believes that any dog can be a great sniffer dog – all three of her dogs love it but her tiny chihuahua Dougie, who can be an anxious dog absolutely loves scent work and has been known to compete and beat even the best sniffer dogs!
In her spare time, she enjoys walking with her dogs, and looking after the family’s numerous pets including cats, rabbits, chickens, and fish. If that doesn’t take up enough of her time, she also has a 2-year-old grandson to run around after! Her grandson was only a few months old when they welcomed Maggie to the family, so it was imperative that they both learnt how to interact safely with each other.
Jo is excited to help you all with your dog training journey, whether this is your first dog or are an experienced owner, and wants everyone to have fun whilst also learning all you need to know to keep your dogs happy and safe.
"Russell came recommended to me he has changed mine and my dog's life. A rescued bully that hadn't experienced the outside or been socialised couldn't walk on a lead and displayed nervous aggression to every dog really doesn't make it the ideal dog. She had many previous owners by 18 months old. I think too many times people gave up on her and just got rid of her. I cannot believe the overnight improvement, seriously! I paid for a home visit from Russell which I thought would have cost a lot more than it did. On top of that I can call him any time if I need more advice or help. We have weekly visits to the academy to improve on her socialising. He is qualified which many behaviourists aren't. He has changed our lives and that is priceless. His prices reflect his dedication and love of dogs the back up and help included with the home visit is priceless. The results speak for themselves!"
Puppy & Dog Training Classes
- Ally Bella
Simply The Best ........
We Travel across the Country, including Clanfield, Portsmouth, Portchester, Southsea, Southampton,
Gosport & Havant!!!
The Team of Experienced Dog Training & Behaviour Consultants at The Academy Of Modern Canine Behaviour & Training are waiting and looking forward to meeting you and your dog.
The Very Best in Canine Behaviour and Training is only a Mouse Click or Telephone Call Away!!!
Call us on: 023 9237 0909
