Jen Leslie
I am the founder of Calvert Canines and a qualified and accredited Canine Behaviourist and Trainer.
After graduating with a Psychology BSc degree at university and starting a career in support work, I thoroughly enjoyed a long stint volunteering at a dog rescue centre with the long-term residents, improving their chances of finding forever homes. This led me to switch over to a career with dogs and their owners.
My Psychology BSc degree has informed my studies significantly and since then I have completed an Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management (Level 6) with Distinction, as well as a Diploma in Dog Care, Behaviour and Welfare, also with Distinction. I have also completed a Diploma in Canine Nutrition (Level 5) and a Diploma specifically in Canine Aggressive Responses (Level 5), also with Distinction. I keep my knowledge up to date through courses and webinars to ensure I can provide you with the latest techniques and understanding of your dog.
I have a particular interest in canine compulsive behaviours (such as wall licking, excessive grooming, shadow chasing, spinning) having supported my own rescue dogs through such issues, as well as many client dogs. I also thoroughly enjoy helping dogs who are exhibiting reactive behaviours such as barking, lunging, snapping or growling at other dogs or people. I have a small team of wonderful stooge dogs who help me in this work - you can read about them below!
I am the founder of Calvert Canines and a qualified and accredited Canine Behaviourist and Trainer.
After graduating with a Psychology BSc degree at university and starting a career in support work, I thoroughly enjoyed a long stint volunteering at a dog rescue centre with the long-term residents, improving their chances of finding forever homes. This led me to switch over to a career with dogs and their owners.
My Psychology BSc degree has informed my studies significantly and since then I have completed an Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management (Level 6) with Distinction, as well as a Diploma in Dog Care, Behaviour and Welfare, also with Distinction. I have also completed a Diploma in Canine Nutrition (Level 5) and a Diploma specifically in Canine Aggressive Responses (Level 5), also with Distinction. I keep my knowledge up to date through courses and webinars to ensure I can provide you with the latest techniques and understanding of your dog.
I have a particular interest in canine compulsive behaviours (such as wall licking, excessive grooming, shadow chasing, spinning) having supported my own rescue dogs through such issues, as well as many client dogs. I also thoroughly enjoy helping dogs who are exhibiting reactive behaviours such as barking, lunging, snapping or growling at other dogs or people. I have a small team of wonderful stooge dogs who help me in this work - you can read about them below!
Our Buddy Dogs!
Buddy dogs (aka stooge dogs) are an integral part of helping a dog overcome anxieties/fears of other dogs, as well as helping young dogs or rescue dogs develop some all important social skills. I am so lucky to have a wonderful mix of buddy dogs that we can work with of different sizes and activity levels. Here are a few :)
Buddy dogs (aka stooge dogs) are an integral part of helping a dog overcome anxieties/fears of other dogs, as well as helping young dogs or rescue dogs develop some all important social skills. I am so lucky to have a wonderful mix of buddy dogs that we can work with of different sizes and activity levels. Here are a few :)
“Most mornings and evenings we are out across the fields now. After over two years of being petrified to even walk down the road not even an hour with Jen and my confidence was lifted. Thank you so much for your time you have made me and Pickle and Branston very happy and enjoying walks again.”