About CanineKids® Training Team
Karen Lockey-Kennedy
Canine kids ® Owner / Chief Instructor
Professional Dog Behaviour Counsellor and Training Specialist
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Biomedical Science
DipCABT, Member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers No 00692
Member of The Animal Behaviour & Training Council
Canine kids® is owned and managed by Karen Lockey-Kennedy who is a highly experienced and fully qualified dog trainer and behaviourist and is also chief instructor for the company. After completing her honours degree in Animal Behaviour and Biomedical Science, Karen went on to complete an advanced diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training through COAPE.
Karen is also a member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers. All members of the APDT are assesed and train under a strict code of practise because they believe in modern, kind and gentle methods. This offers pet owners a guarantee of quality when signing up to a class. Karen feels very strongly against punitive heavy handed methods and believes if we have our dogs as companions and part of the family they should be treated that way.
Karen has worked with internationally renowned Sarah Whitehead for 8 years running three of the leading branches of the previously known Alpha Puppy Classes and Pet Behaviour. She also used to be a tutor for Alpha Education OCN accredited courses for new trainers and behaviour counsellors. Now 37, Karen's ambitions and success led her to branch out with her own team of trainers and launched Canine Kids® in July 2009.
Karen and her team run training centres in Camberley, Godalming and Farnham area and do one to one training and behaviour councelling through out Surrey, areas of Berkshire and Hampshire. We can travel further if required. Karen has a strong passion for her job and ultimately wants the best for every dog and family that comes through her doors. You can be quaranteed to be given the highest quality of service by Karen and her team.
CanineKids® Instructors and Assistant
Louise Sargeant
Ck Co Instructor
Louise joined Canine Kids 4 years ago after completing Pup1 and Pup2 classes with her puppy. Louise has a natural flare for training and is now a trainee Instructor at our Sunday morning class in Seale. Louise is also a fulltime Lawyer.
Amy Fox
Ck Trainee Instructor
Amy joined Canine kids a year and a half ago she is studying her degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare.Amy has trained at our Puttenham venue with Karen. Amy has just started her own dog walking and dog sitting business called the Fox and Hounds and has recently moved to Suffolk.
Karen Lockey-KennedyCanine kids ® Owner / Chief Instructor
Professional Dog Behaviour Counsellor and Training Specialist
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Biomedical Science
DipCABT, Member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers No 00692
Member of The Animal Behaviour & Training Council
Canine kids® is owned and managed by Karen Lockey-Kennedy who is a highly experienced and fully qualified dog trainer and behaviourist and is also chief instructor for the company. After completing her honours degree in Animal Behaviour and Biomedical Science, Karen went on to complete an advanced diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training through COAPE.
Karen is also a member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers. All members of the APDT are assesed and train under a strict code of practise because they believe in modern, kind and gentle methods. This offers pet owners a guarantee of quality when signing up to a class. Karen feels very strongly against punitive heavy handed methods and believes if we have our dogs as companions and part of the family they should be treated that way.
Karen has worked with internationally renowned Sarah Whitehead for 8 years running three of the leading branches of the previously known Alpha Puppy Classes and Pet Behaviour. She also used to be a tutor for Alpha Education OCN accredited courses for new trainers and behaviour counsellors. Now 37, Karen's ambitions and success led her to branch out with her own team of trainers and launched Canine Kids® in July 2009.
Karen and her team run training centres in Camberley, Godalming and Farnham area and do one to one training and behaviour councelling through out Surrey, areas of Berkshire and Hampshire. We can travel further if required. Karen has a strong passion for her job and ultimately wants the best for every dog and family that comes through her doors. You can be quaranteed to be given the highest quality of service by Karen and her team.
CanineKids® Instructors and Assistant
Emma Picknell
CK Instructor
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Emma has been working with Canine kids ® for four years and is now Co-Instructing the Puttenham Puppy Classes, Guildford Puppy classes and Agility. Emma is a Member of the APDT Emma is currently on Maternity leave.
Annie Steer
Ck Instructor
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Louise SargeantCk Co Instructor
Louise joined Canine Kids 4 years ago after completing Pup1 and Pup2 classes with her puppy. Louise has a natural flare for training and is now a trainee Instructor at our Sunday morning class in Seale. Louise is also a fulltime Lawyer.
Amy FoxCk Trainee Instructor
Amy joined Canine kids a year and a half ago she is studying her degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare.Amy has trained at our Puttenham venue with Karen. Amy has just started her own dog walking and dog sitting business called the Fox and Hounds and has recently moved to Suffolk.
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One-To-One
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Get individual training at home or in the real world for all your training needs. Learn More
Behaviour Counselling
Professional Behaviour Modification for all canine behaviour problems. Learn More
Professional Behaviour Modification for all canine behaviour problems. Learn More
