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I’m Charlie Houghton, and I run group classes and training 1-to-1s in Worcester. I completed the PACT CTI course in the September 2023 intake, and I'm proud to be an ABTC-accredited Animal Training Instructor. My business is Houghton’s Hounds; I've been running official Puppy School classes since January 2024, as well as 1-to-1 sessions and general group classes. I feel such a fantastic sense of achievement helping new puppy owners understand their little bundle of fluff-and-teeth that bit better. But, with older dogs, my experience is that the owners who contact me often have a behaviour issue, beyond my ATI remit. I’m now working through the PACT Animal Behaviour Technician course, with the hope of broadening the range of amazing, committed dog owners that I can support. Before dog training, I spent ten years in the Royal Navy (#TheTeamWorks), including two as a Lead Instructor on the Senior Rates Leadership Course. That was where I discovered how much I love teaching, particularly groups, and it ultimately led me down the path of wanting to teach people all about their canine family members. I live in Worcester with my husband, and we are blessed with a sensitive Working Cocker Spaniel called Jet, and two adorable-but-chaotic cats, Loki and Lyra. Jet is the most biddable little training buddy, and takes in his stride every training courses I've thrown at him. We've done a bit of agility, scent work, tracking, gundog training, hoopers, physio, trick training, and Kennel Club Good Citizens. I am not at all competitive - I love just having fun with my dog and I hope that I empower owners to do the same. I see myself as a companion trainer, rather than a competition trainer. I'm so excited to be hosting The Trainers' Huddle, where we can share wisdom, chat through cases, learn from each other and grow as trainers. I believe the best ideas come from collaboration, and I can’t wait to chat to you all!

Corrin Goodall (she/her) Is an Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) Registered Animal Training Instructor and a full member of PACT. Along with partner Steve, she has built Goodall Dog Training to become one of the most respected canine training businesses in Hampshire. Corrin is passionate about helping people to better understand their dogs with a focus on relationship and trust. She aims to shine a light on the wellbeing of the human end of the lead, whether that be the students in our care or the dog guardians they are working with. As a Mental Health First Aider, Corrin works to help strengthen healthy relationships with ourselves and our clients, enriching the lives of dogs in the process. She currently lives in Hampshire with partner Steve and their two dogs, Penny the scruffy Jack Russel Terrier and Peaches the Newfoundland, aka the “House Bear”.