About Hello, thank you for visiting my web site CDBTS in Dorset. My name is Colin Spender, I am the founder of C olins D og B ehaviour T raining S ervices in Dorset. I have over 30 years experience of working and training with dogs, having developed my skills, techniques and understanding of dogs primarily within the British Police service as a qualified and accredited Police dog Trainer and Instructor. During my career I have worked and trained many operational police dogs both in general patrol and specialist search dogs.
I am a professional and experienced dog trainer, an accredited Instructor, and an Expert witness for the courts in relation to dog related matters. I am an experienced, qualified and accredited Canine behavioural practitioner.
In 2011, I set up my own business in readiness for my retirement from the police service (30 years exemplary service) throughout my career I have always maintained an ethos of continual professional development (CPD) and as such I have always continued to develop myself to ensure that I keep up to date with training advancements within the canine world.
As part of my continued personal development I have obtained a BA Hons in (Professional Practice Dog Behaviour, Training and Psychology) accredited by Middlesex University. I have studied with the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training (CIDBT) as the main educational provider and as such I am now a tutor for the CIDBT, specialising in Dog law and Legislation in particular.
I am a full member of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association (MCFBA) a full member of The British institute of Professional Dog Trainers (MBIPDT), a full member and Master Dog Trainer with the Guild of Dog Trainers. (MGoDT) (MT).
I am an accredited Police dog Instructor obtaining a Higher Diploma in Police Dog Instruction (H.Dip PDI,) I am also a qualified teacher / trainer having obtained my Advanced Certificate in Education (Adv Cert Ed) Higher Education (HE) with Canterbury Christchurch University.
I am an Expert witness for breed specific dogs , dangerous dogs and dog related legislation, I am a recognised Dog legislation officer (DLO) accepted by the courts and accredited by the National police Chiefs Council (NPCC) College of Policing.
As such I am a fully qualified and accredited dog behavioural practioner and consultant; I am able to be recommended and referred to by vets to deal with dog behavioural issues. Summary of Colin's qualifications
Dog training, behaviour modification
Canine and Feline behaviour Association (MCFBA -A0048) Guild of Dog trainers Master trainer (MGoDT)( MT)- (141) British Institute Professional Dog Trainers (police dog trainer) (MBIPDT - 187/12) British Police and Service Canine Association (MBPSCA (968)) Qualified Police Dog Handler Qualified police Dog Instructor (H.Dip, PDI) Accredited Dog legislation officer (DLO) BA Hons (Professional Practice Dog Behaviour, Training & Psychology)
The domestic dog is not my student, it's my teacher!
Every dog is unique in its own right, and every training situation can be different for each dog and owner alike. For this reason I do not tend to
provide a standard price for behaviour issue services, but instead tailor my consultations to suit the needs of the dog and owner.
However, as a guide for canine behaviour consultations: they start at £400.
For 1-2-1 training sessions and advice my fee is £40.00 per hour (plus travel fee)
If you would like to discuss further any issues that you may need help with, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am ready and willing to help you and your dog and provide you with the necessary information to determine the best way forward.