Summary

Availability: any day of the week

Rates: 2hours £15; 1h £10

References: Yes

Insurance: Yes

Services Offered

Dog Walking

Dog Sitting

About Me/ Company

I have been working with dolphins, sea lions, seals, penguins, manatees and dogs on a professional level since 2003. I traveled a lot during my career but have finally decided to settle in the UK because of the historical dog culture. I have undertaken several important courses in the animal and canine field, which focused on ethology and psychology. Now I want to bring my experiences and knowledge to all the possible dogs and people so they can live better and in harmony.
As a dog walker and trainer my philosophy of working is gentle and positive: reinforcing the good behaviours, correcting the bad ones, having a lot of patience to teach something step by step, and always trying to put myself in the skin of the other. I have improved so much as a person in my life practicing this, not only with animals but also with children and people in general. As a conclusion I would say that: animal welfare is the focus, a strong relationship is the basis, to study and be sensitive is the key!
"Educating dogs is not making them obey to us using food treats.
Education is to guide them so they could easily achieve the "tools" that are already presented in their species ethogram.
Education is to help them to develop and discipline their natural skills/tendencies so they could be integrated in the human society with benefit for them and for the humans since one of their main characteristics is to be social experts."
Miguel

Previous Experience

2015 - Dog Walker/Driver
London Woof, London (England);
2014 - Dog Keeper/Walker
Valverde Hotel for animals, Bucelas (Portugal);
2013 - Dolphin Trainer
Acquario di Genova, Genova (Italy);
2010 - Dolphin Trainer
Delfinario di Rimini, Rimini (Italy);
2009 - Dolphin/Sea Lion Trainer
Marineland Malta, (Malta);
2005 - Sea Lion/Seal Trainer
Zoomarine Rome, Rome (Italy);
2003 - Sea Lion/Seal Trainer
Zoomarine, Algarve (Portugal).

Qualifications & Training

2009- Dog trainer (SIUA, Modena, Italy) 96 hours;
2008- Animal Trainer (Ken Ramirez, Shed Aquarium, Chicago) basic and advanced;
2007- Dog trainer (10 in condotta, Rome, Italy) 160 hours.

Relevant Info

I'm very fit (I do sports), I also love music (play guitar and sing) and I am a very sensitive person (I have worked with children).

Other Services

Own car to transport animals and full clean driving license.