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Steph Ranson
Hi!
I’m Steph, and I run Inquisitiv Pets with over 8 years of experience training dogs. I’m a reward-based trainer passionate about helping pet owners build stronger, more meaningful relationships with their pets through compassionate, science-based methods.
I graduated from Lincoln in 2021 with an MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour. My own dog, Stevie, an ex-street dog from Romania, faced many challenges, and while he’s no longer with me, he taught me so much about life with reactive dogs. I now spend time with my family dogs, Cleo and Aurora.
I also currently work for Guide Dogs as a Puppy Development Advisor and previously worked for Dogs Trust as a rehabilitation trainer.
I know finding the right dog trainer or behaviourist can feel overwhelming with so many different accreditations people can be part of to consider.
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Im a accredited dog trainer through PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers)
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On the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC) register as a Registered Animal Training Instructor.
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Im a Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) through the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)
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On the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC) register as a Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist.
Whether you’re dealing with behavioural issues or have a new puppy and want to set them up for success, we can help!
Get in touch.
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Stevies Antics
My first dog was rescued by Serbia's Forgotten Paws from the streets of Romania. He has his own challenges, particularly with overexcitability around other dogs and frustrations due to denied access on lead. This was a long process in working through this where he taught me mountains and so I fully understand the stress 'problem' behaviours can bring.
To strengthen our bond I enjoyed teaching Stevie new tricks... Our Connect Four game was our most popular.
Continued Professional Development
As the field of Animal Behaviour is always progressing as new research is published and professionals put forward new approaches of training it is important to stay up to date.
I regularly attend webinars, conferences, case studies, and read recent scientific research to increase my knowledge and offer the best services I can.