1:1 Mentoring & Coaching for Dog Professionals
Guiding Passion, Shaping Expertise: Your Path to Canine Behavior Excellence
Empowering dog professionals with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become exceptional canine behaviourists.
Whether you're just starting your journey as a canine behaviourist or looking to enhance your existing skills, I am here to help you reach your goals. I am committed to the welfare of dogs and their owners, and believe that by empowering professionals like you, we can make a positive impact on countless lives. Therefore, I offer expert guidance, support, and mentorship to help you navigate the complexities of this profession.
Becoming a dog behaviourist is a rewarding but demanding career, it's more than just working with dogs; it's about working with their owners, often facing difficult situations and emotions. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and embark on a journey of growth and learning, get in touch with us today
Mentoring Options
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Shadowing Opportunities
Ideal for Work Experience & Shadowing Behaviour Cases.
Work experiences for college/ university courses are free of charge. For behaviour cases these are charged at approximately £60-80 per case observed (including debrief). This is suitable for provisional APBC/FABC members that are working towards accreditation.
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Own Case Supervision
If you are a provisional member of the APBC, FABC or have your Pre-Cert for the CCAB accreditation and have observed cases and wish to proceed to the next step in your journey, I can supervise you as you take the lead on your own cases. This is usually £150, plus £25ph for support before, after, and debrief. Supervision in person will be subject to in travelling expense (45p per mile from DT9 4RD, > 1hour travel is charged at £10ph or part thereof)
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Lead Case Sourced by Raychel
If you have your pre-cert, experience of shadowing cases and leading on cases - depending on individual cases you may be able to take the lead on cases sourced by myself.
Price: £150-£350 depending on case
Understandably, I require people to have worked with me previously before progressing onto this step.
1:1 Mentoring & Coaching Programmes are perfect for:
College or university students looking to gain experience in dog training/ animal behaviour
Provisional APBC/FABC members looking for supervised experience for their journey in become a Full Member
Dog professionals embarking on the CCAB Accreditation
Ethical professionals looking for support
Does this sound like you?
Ready to get started?
Get in Touch
We can discuss your where you are in your journey and I can advise you on the best steps forward to achieve your goals.
If you decide to proceed, we can arrange dates and times that suit you
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Attend Sessions
I’ll work closely with you guiding you through the case and providing support every step of the way.
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Follow up Support
Implement the strategies learned and complete any required documents required for your learning.
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Ready to begin the journey towards becoming a dog professional or accredition? Book your consultation now to get started!
FAQs
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Dog professional mentoring is a structured and supportive relationship between an experienced dog behaviuorist and a less experienced individual seeking guidance and support in their career. It involves one-on-one consultations, training, and emotional support to help you grow as a dog professional.
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The mentoring process typically involves regular one-on-one sessions with an experienced dog behaviourist. During these sessions, you'll receive guidance on technical aspects, emotional resilience, ethical considerations, and client communication. The frequency and duration of sessions may vary depending on your needs and goals.
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You can expect to learn a wide range of skills and knowledge, including:
Advanced dog behaviour assessment techniques.
Training strategies for various behaviour issues.
Coping mechanisms for dealing with emotional challenges.
Ethical decision-making in difficult situations.
Building strong and effective client relationships.
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Mentoring can be immensely beneficial for your career by accelerating your professional growth, boosting your confidence, and helping you avoid common pitfalls. It can also provide emotional support and guidance for dealing with the challenges of being a dog professional.
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Yes, we offer remote mentoring services via video conferencing or phone calls. Our services are accessible to individuals nationally, making it convenient for those who cannot attend in-person sessions.
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Raychel Hill BSc (Hons) MA CCAB APBC-CAB FABC ABTC-CAB is a experienced qualified animal behaviourist with a proven track record of success.
She has a BSc (Hons) degree in Animal Behaviour & Welfare, a Masters degree in Anthrozoology and undergoing a PhD application.
Accredited with: Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist Ltd, Fellowship of Animal Clinicians, Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and the Animal Behaviour and Training Council.
She brings a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to assist you in your professional development.
