*NEW* Dog Wellness Zone

11:45am Kassie Woods (Surrey Dog Training)

“Three Most Common Behaviour Issues“

Kassie is a Cetificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist, running Surrey Dog Behaviour which offers everything from gundog and scentwork training, basic obedience support and behaviour consultations both in person and virtually.  Kassie has always had a passion for dog behaviour which led her to complete her first degree at the Royal Veterinary College as well as a Masters degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour. She also has a qualification in veterinary education as she is a guest lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College. 

12:00pm Dr Alex (the Net Vet)

“Nose to Tail Guide“

Dr Alex is a Chief Vet at The Net Vet – the revolutionary new app that allows pet owners to contact vets easily, at a fraction of the cost. Dr Alex graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 2019 and has a passion for educating pet owners. Learn how to examine your dog and how to pick up on issues early in his Nose to Tail Guide.

12:15pm Caroline Hill (CS Hydro Physio Ltd)

“The Benefits of Canine Hydrotherapy“

Caroline’s journey with canine hydrotherapy began over 20 years ago when her 10-year-old Border Collie, Lady, suffered from severe arthritis and spinal problems. Advised by her vet to give Lady complete rest, unsurprisingly Caroline found it challenging to keep a Border Collie calm without exercise. She then questioned if swimming, beneficial for humans, could also help dogs like Lady…. 

12:30pm Niki French (Pup Talk)

“Why Wouldn’t You Walk Your Dog?“

I’m Niki French, a passionate dog trainer, founder of award-winning Pup Talk, and author of Amazon best seller STOP! Walking Your Dog. I work with people whose dogs are more than just dogs. They want to build a stronger bond with their pet and love my fun, stress-free training techniques.

2:00pm Dr Alex (the Net Vet)

“Nutrition and Your Dog’s Allergies“

Dr Alex is a Chief Vet at The Net Vet – the revolutionary new app that allows pet owners to contact vets easily, at a fraction of the cost. Dr Alex graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 2019 and has a passion for educating pet owners. Does your dog itch? Do they have allergies? Alex’s ‘Nutrition and Your Dog’s Allergies’ talk may have the answers you’ve been searching for.

2:15pm Sarah Beckley Jones (My Anxious Dog)

“The Emotional Challenges of Owning an Anxious Dog“

I’m Sarah, and this is Bella! Isn’t she adorable? To be honest, that’s a bit of a problem for us. Because she’s so pretty, people want to approach her all the time…. But she would rather they keep away from her. The last thing she wants is hands coming towards her face, and that’s how My Anxious Dog was born. 

2:30pm Alex Gosney (Active Instincts Dog Training Academy)

“Dog Parkour – The Ultimate Confidence Boost“

Alex has been training and rehabilitating dogs and horses for over 25 years. She specialises in building confidence in nervous dogs and is passionate about helping caregivers to create a solid partnership with their dog through communication and understanding.

Alex’s methods create a safe, supportive, and positive environment for nervous dogs. Using fun, self-paced games and exercises, she helps build trust and a sense of teamwork between dogs and their caregivers, making it easier for both to face the world with newfound confidence.