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Meet our instructor

Theresa Rees

Theresa at Hoopers & Hounds offers training in obedience, ACE Freework & sporting games, inc. Scurry Dog and Canine Hopers for all pet dogs in a fun and welcoming environment.

Theresa Rees grew up with a lifelong dream to work professionally
with animals, especially horses and dogs. However, her life journey took her firstly into the world of system analyst/trainer, a mum and then onto education. The dream lingered, then became a reality.

Now a passionate IMDT certified dog trainer and association member of the UK Dog Charter, who uses only positive, force free, reward-based training methods, that are backed by science. She adopts a holistic approach, ensuring that wellbeing, physical and emotional needs are considered, meaning that any training provided is suitable, fun and achievable for dogs and humans alike. Theresa loves to learn through continued professional development and is currently undertaking a Level 6 Diploma in Canine Clinical Behaviour.

Theresa still has a role in Primary Education as a Social Communication Champion
Lead with 20 years' experience supporting mainstream pupils with Speech, Language and Communication, Additional Learning Needs, Behaviour and Sensory Integration. difficulties, She has also undertaken intensive school-based training, including safeguarding, relational behaviour and trauma informed practices.

Hoopers & Hounds

Initially set up to offer obedience and canine hoopers UK training, has now become a space where dogs and their families can thrive and grow, whether that is through obedience, sports, breed specific activities or indeed developing confidence and connection through ACE freework. The aim is to develop trust, strengthen relationships and bonds whilst learning and having fun.

Hoopers & Hounds offers 1-1, Group classes, Workshops and remote consultations/online training:
- Scurry Dog accredited instructor
- IMDT certified dog trainer
- Advanced Accredited Canine Hoopers UK instructor
- IMDT Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy instructor
- ACE Freework Trainer & Guild member,
- Kids Around Dogs Pro Trainer & Neurodivergent Kids & Dogs Specialist
- Therapy dog trainer and assessor
- Canine Body Language Instructor
- Founding member of the National School Dog Alliance.

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Swansea

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