Meet our team! Your dog's new best friends!
At Howling with Brucey, we don't just 'like dogs', we're passionate, highly qualified and skilled in animal science!
Our team has a wealth of hands on experience from domestics to exotics (with 40 years combined experience). With backgrounds in zookeeping and conservation research through to day cares, aquariums, farms and pet shops we have the skills to ensure a high level of care.
Our team aren't only fully insured and DBS checked, but hold qualifications from level 2 to MSc!
About Howling with Brucey
Howling with Brucey is your dog's new best friend!
With over 40 years of combined experience working with domestic and exotic animals, a range of animal care qualifications (from Level 3 to MSc), dog first aid training and full insurance, you can be sure your dog is in safe hands. We use positive reinforcement techniques to shape behaviour and create great times for great dogs! We know how important the happiness and wellbeing of our 4-legged family members are, and work alongside regulated training and care organisations to ensure that you can be provided with the highest care standards possible. We are also NARPS (National Association of Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers) Registered.
What experience do you have?
The team have experience working with a range of animals from sea lions to sloth, gorillas to goats, monkeys to mara, aquarium fish to alpacas, alongside a wealth of experience with common pets such as dogs, cats and rabbits. Have a nosey at our bios above to see everyones individual backgrounds.
What qualifications and training do you have?
We have a range of qualifications in the field of animal science and care. We are also continuously expanding our knowledge by undertaking training and CDP. Below are the qualifications of our business owner, Precious. Have a nosey at our bios above to see each members qualifications.
Quals:
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Level 2 Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines
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Level 3 Professional Daycare and Boarding (IMDT)
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Level 3 Learning, Motivation and Reinforcement ( IMDT)
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Level 3 Extended National Diploma in Animal Management.
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Level 3 Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals.
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Level 4 Canine Training and Behaviour Consultations (Currently undertaking - IMDT)
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BSc (Hons) Zoo and Aquarium Animal Management.
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MSc Primate Conservation (Captive care specialism).
Additional CPD:
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Separation Anxiety and Related Disorders (IMDT)
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Working with Stress & Trauma (IMDT)
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Learning Theory (IMDT)
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Breed Predatory Motor Patterns (IMDT)
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2 Day Career as a Dog Trainer (IMDT)
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Emergency Canine Care (Dog Aid Training Gloucester & Severn)
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Administering animal vaccinations
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Monitoring animals under anaesthesia
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Animal Training (Animal Concepts)
Who is Brucey?
The most important question! Brucey (AKA the CEO of fun) is our very own howling hound, who inspired us to open this business in 2023! With a keen sense of smell and an eagerness to play and train, any walk he happens to chaperone is sure to be great fun!
