� About Us �
Ruby Welsford is a openly Autistic Force Free Dog Trainer based in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK. Despite not being legally required to do so, she believes in constantly updating her knowledge and practical skills and has successfully met the criteria as a IMDT (Distinction) , a Pet Professional Guild, Dog Training College and Association of Animal Behaviour Professionals trainer/
member. She is one of only 7 AABP members in the UK. More recently, she has become an Associate Member of The Professional Association of Canine Trainers. Despite effectively being medically drunk 24/7 due to having mild ataxic cerebral palsy, she has set up the UK Disc Dog Association and actively competes and judges for Disc Dog in the UK. She has trained teams to World Cup Qualifying level and was the first UFO World Cup Qualifier Judge in the UK. Betsy used to be severely dog reactive to dogs over 150 m away due to a catalogue of unfortunate incidents with irresponsible owners as a pup. Now she is a working canine performer and has done over 300+ stunt performances for many major events in the UK at international exhibition centres and showgrounds accross the UK, including the NEC, Earls Court, London EXcEL and Glasgow SEC Arenas. She has featured in adverts, magazines, social media campaigns and on the telly accross several major TV channels. She has been one of the first completely independently owner trained assistance dogs to fly in cabin with an international airline multiple times and has met several celebrity's! She also acts as a stooge dog for those dogs learning how to dog. Milo is looking to follow in his 'big sisters' footsteps and already has been invited to several events post lockdown to perform, and has done a little bit of media work. Both dogs love learning new things and have dabbled in other sports such as Agility, fun obedience, trick dog, gundog scurries, heelwork to music and Hoopers. Betsy LOVES trick training and in fact was selected for the semi finals for a major national trick dog competition 4 times in a row, presented by The Super Vet. In addition to this she was selected as a runner up for Crufts Factor (trick competition) at only 8 months old. Ruby teaches Disc Dog, Trick Dog and Clicker Training seminars accross the UK to help other people discover the fun they can have training their dogs whilst improving their relationship and understanding of each other. She also assists those in training their own assistance dogs completely independently, but also was headhunted to consult for a major ADUK charity to train their trainers and instructors in force free training for taskwork, public access needs, house manners and husbandry behaviours. In addition to this she has been approached by other charities and social services, production companies,Rescues, and even the MOD to advise, as well as assisting in writing an assistance dog policy for a local hospital. She has also been approached by the Pet Professional Guild (UK/US) , The Pet Professional Network, Dog Training College, IntoDogs, Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia and the International School of Canine Professionals and Naturally Happy Dogs to help deliver international CPD to members. Over the years she has done thousands of hours of CPD, including hosting four virtual dog training conferences between February and May over the third lockdown, attended Clicker Expo Kenilworth, Canine First Aid Courses and has completed several in person seminars from internationally renowned trainers. In addition to this, she also volunteered at a local dog training club for two years, and in her spare time loves to create free dog training resources, videos, and of course, training her own dogs! Ruby has worked with a huge range of people and dogs of varying backgrounds, ages, breeds and walks of life, with various different aspirations and issues. She is able to present seminars and perform with her dogs nationwide, please PM the page to find out more. Ruby does 121 training in Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Kenilworth and surrounding areas. Depending on needs, she may also be able to travel out of area if required, if a virtual 121 is not feasible
www.rubybetsyandmilotoo.com
