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Qualifications & Professional Standards

Loving Tails is committed to providing thoughtful, ethical and continually educated pet care — with ongoing professional development across canine behaviour, senior care, welfare, first aid and wellness.

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Learning With Purpose

Every dog is unique, and every stage of their journey deserves informed, compassionate care.

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At Loving Tails, ongoing education allows us to provide safer walks, calmer companionship, better communication, and more thoughtful support for both pets and their owners.

   Fully insured                 DBS checked              Canine first aid trained          IMDT aligned        

Specialist Areas of Study

Puppy Development & Training

IMDT Puppy Instructor (Qualified June 2026)
IMDT Perfect Puppy Foundations 
IMDT Career as Dog Trainer

Supporting puppies and their families using ethical, reward-based methods focused on confidence building, social development and practical skills for everyday life.

Enrichment & Wellbeing

Canine Principles / BCCS

Designing enrichment experiences that support natural behaviour, confidence and emotional wellbeing.

Senior Dog Care

Canine Principles / BCCS

Supporting ageing dogs through thoughtful care, comfort-focused routines, environmental adaptations and quality-of-life considerations.

Health & Emergency Care

Canine First Aid Level 2 & 3
ProPet First Aid / 1st Aid Buddy

Trained in canine emergency response, injury awareness and pet safety procedures.

Canine Behaviour & Welfare

Level 3 Canine Behaviour

Understanding canine communication, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and ethical behaviour support.

Family Support & Bereavement

Pet Bereavement Support Diploma

Providing compassionate support and understanding during end-of-life care and pet loss.

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At Loving Tails, education is not simply a qualification — it’s part of how we care.

Behaviour & Training

IMDT Puppy Instructor

IMDT Dog Trainer

IMDT Puppy Foundations

Animal Behaviour Level 3

Puppy Development

Safety & Professional Care

Canine First Aid

DBS Checked

Insured

Health & Wellness

Senior Care

Canine Enrichment

Puppy Support

Emotional Support

Welfare

Pet Bereavement

Human-Animal Bond

IMDT      *      Canine Principles      *      BCCS      *      First Aid      *      Insurance      *      DBS      *      CPD

Thoughtful care, guided by
continued learning.

Every course, study and qualification is chosen with one goal in mind — to provide calmer, kinder and more understanding care for every pet.

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