Andrea Cheetham has been working with and handling dogs professionally for almost twenty years. Starting as a volunteer kennel maid for the SSPCA (Dumbarton, Scotland) her passion for dogs at a young age resulted in a rich and varied wealth of handlers experience spanning across the globe. From working cattle dogs in New Zealand to rescue kennels at the East Bay Humane Society in California, Andr
ea has a broad working knowledge of different breeds and temperaments. For the last ten years Andrea owned and operated the successful walking, training and boarding business ‘Four Seasons Dog Walking’ in Edinburgh, Scotland (you can visit her old business page here on Facebook!). At Four Seasons her specialty was working with multi-dog socialisation, handling and 1-2-1 training. She focused on really getting to know and understand each of her clients and their dogs in-depth, in order to be able to tailor any service they required to their individual needs. Whether it was health, training, behaviour, additional dog adoption/purchase ,boarding or walking, Andrea’s aim was to make sure each dog was respected for their sentient individuality and that her advice and guidance reflected this. It was during the running of ‘Four Seasons Dog Walking’ that Andrea also started on her canine education journey. Committed to using modern, ethical, kind and scientific training techniques Andrea found the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and began her study in 2016. She has completed a total of ten courses with the IMDT including body language, puppy foundations, dog training exercises and two first aid certificates. Realising the importance for qualified as well as experienced dog trainers her commitment to her education is continually ongoing. In October 2021 she gained her French ACACED certification for dog professionals. She also started studying with DoGenius for her CPD, with one course completed and a further six planned before 2022 concludes. Now settled in France with her husband and canine family, her new professional adventure has begun. ‘Cani Confiance’ is the natural progression from ‘Four Seasons’, where the experiences of the last decade can be brought forward to benefit new clients. At Cani Confiance Andrea purposefully specialises in 1-2-1 training assessments & coaching, so dog owners feel truly seen and heard with their individual requirements in a completely non-judgmental and supportive manner. This way of working also means each dog can benefit from her undivided attention, using catered methods and exercises that are not only kind, but also transparent in their method for the guardians. She also offers in-house professional holiday care, so your dogs can remain at home where they are most comfortable, and owners can truly relax knowing their dogs are in loving and experienced hands. Fully French registered and insured.
