Nose to Trail

Rachel Rodgers is an experienced dog trainer and dog behaviourist based on the Shropshire, Cheshire border in the UK. Having worked with a range of species, from dolphins to dogs, Rachel went on to be a manager for the RSPCA and Dogs Trust Dog School. She has a PGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education) and has spent time as a lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and Canine Behaviour and Training.

Dog Training and Behaviour is an unregistered industry, so it is important you pick your trainer carefully.

With a Master's degree in Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare Rachel has a thorough theoretical knowledge to underpin her practical skills.

Rachel is a fully accredited member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), number 01367.

She is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors. This may mean you can claim your behaviour case on your pet insurance - please get in touch to discuss this further.

In September 2021 Rachel won Dog Trainer of the Year for the second year running with the Prestige Awards. Meaning Nose to Trail has been Dog Trainer of the Year from 2020 - 2022! As well as this in November 2018 Rachel was awarded Animal Trainer of the Year at the inaugural Animal Star Awards, a National Competition.