07/03/2023
Second we the G part Gundog trainer Georgia !!
My Name is Georgia Selby and I live in a little village outside of Northwich, Cheshire with my four dogs Gobby Bobby the collie cross, Tillie the terrorist the jack Russell, Sid aka Warlord and Little Jimmy my cockers . My obsession with dogs started from a very young age. I was lucky enough to have grown up on a farm and was surrounded by dogs especially working breeds.
My passion turned into a my dream job thanks to my boy Bobby my eldest. Bobby is a rescue and came with number of issues and so started the journey and this is where Trails For Tails Dog training came from.
I am a qualified APDT instructor having gained the Parts 1 foundation and part 2 advanced qualifications from the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. I am a full member of the APDT no 01474. I’m also a volunteer Dog trainer for the charity Dog Aid, Dog aid Charity help train pet dogs into fully qualified assistance dogs to help their physically disabled owners complete every day tasks.I also help when i can with training at Cheshire dogs home helping the dogs to cope better with the kennel environment as well as getting ready for adoption.
Having grown up with working dogs on a farm, I knew I didn’t want Collies for myself, but I wanted more of a hunting dog, hence my love of terriers and spanners.
So, I embarked on my gundog journey, immediately feeling at home on a shoot.
My first working dog was Barry (a working Cocker) who taught me a great deal, alongside Barry, I was fortunate to be supported in my training journey by Chris Mancini, Sue Watkins and Jules Morgan.
Barry was the best teacher and taught me the most. Seeing my dog in his happy place inspired me to want to learn more.
My philosophy is, “everything provides feedback.”
Teaching allows me to share my passion and enthusiasm, I am positive, empathetic and always understanding. Through good communication and attention to detail, I want to provide my clients with the tools in their toolbox to teach them to embrace their dog’s needs.
Whether that is;
- for the pet owner with an outlet for a non-working or working breed, developing ways to use their natural instincts.
- working to be on a shoot.
- working towards tests and trials.
Everything I do is to build the bond between the handler and dog, a mutually trusting relationship is at the heart of every success. Often, I can be heard saying “trust your dog!”
I firmly believe you need to be in the proximity of people who are where you aspire to be. For me, that’s the trialling world with my 2 working Cockers, Sid and Jimmy.
Therefore, I haven’t closed my mind to the older more traditional handlers or trainers. All have something to offer. I just don’t choose to use their methods so my journey to that end goal will be different.
I’m not afraid to give people the “roots to grow and the wings to fly.”
I recognise within myself that I am not the finished article, so I continuously look for guidance and support from those more experienced than me, and I accept that not everyone will subscribe to my approach.
However, I know that when I’m on a shoot, beating with my dogs, training clients, helping at a test or trial, or just spending time with like minded people, “I am in harmony with my environment”.
“”THOSE THAT HUNT TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER” My Quote!