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5. Flexible Online Learning

Fully online, self-paced courses—perfect for busy professionals needing flexible study options to fit around running their work and family commitments .

6. Tailored 1-2-1 Support

Unmatched personalised support through live 1-2-1 coaching sessions and tutorials to guide learners step-by-step through your course or through your own local authority licensing application processes.

7. Value for Money & Payment Flexibility

Highly competitive, transparent pricing (e.g., Ofqual Level 3 from just £344.40 including VAT). Our prices include VAT, unlike many providers. Why charge VAT on top when most ‘students’ can’t reclaim it?

Flexible payment options available: e.g., from 50% upfront with the balance payable prior to completion/ ‘graduation’.

Abi

Tutor Assessor

Abi has over 20 years’ experience in the canine industry, working across boarding, daycare, training, veterinary support and education. Her background includes managing a boarding kennels, owning and running a doggy daycare, walking and training business, and working as a Senior Coach for the Dogs Trust Dog School. She has also gained valuable experience working in a veterinary practice.

Abi holds a degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and a PGCE, combining academic knowledge with professional teaching expertise. While her studies span animal care, her true passion has always been dogs. She now teaches Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare at a local college as well as being a Tutor-Assessor at the Dog Business School, with a strong focus on ethical practice, evidence-based learning and canine well-being.

Aubrey

Tutor Assessor

Aubrey is a certified pet first aid instructor and the founder of Bluebell Pet Care. She has worked as an animal management lecturer, pet business owner, and has a lifelong background in animal care, including early farm life and hands-on experience across a range of species. Because of this, Aubrey brings real-world knowledge in all that she does.

Belle

Tutor Assessor

Dogs have always played a fundamental, and joyful, role in Belle’s life! Which is why she has happily dedicated her time, energy and passion, to promoting animal welfare, responsible ownership and improving professional standards across the animal sector.

Belle’s academic background is heavily animal focused, with courses including a National Diploma in Animal Care, a BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour, and concluding with a Post Graduate Certificate Continued Education. The latter, allowing her to pursue a lecturing career (spanning 20 years) in the Land-based sector teaching a range of animal related subjects including; Canine Management (HE), Animal Behaviour, Animal Training, Welfare, Handling & Restraint, and Applied Pet Services. Over the course of her enriched career, she has had the opportunity to create a long term collaboration with the Dogs Trust (helping to run satellite training classes), designed and instructed on short courses (canine and equine clicker training) and worked with her (now belated) Cocker spaniel, Nelson, participating in canine therapy work (Canine Concern), a role he excelled in!
Belle’s affinity for dogs, also lead her to work at Woodgreen Animal Shelter (yes, that rescue centre on the telly!), where her passion for working with rescue dogs was firmly cemented. Which is why, she now volunteers with All Dogs Matter (dog rescue charity), walking dogs who are currently awaiting their ‘forever homes’.

Whether in a professional or personal capacity, there is no doubt that working with dogs brings endless joy and contributes to personal development. Her hope is that everyone who completes the Dog Business School course, will go on to excel in their chosen canine field. Providing quality care to all ‘canine companions’, is not only hugely beneficial to the dogs, and their guardians, but a genuinely rewarding career too! Good luck.

Gill Harvey

Business & Operations Consultant

With over 30 years’ senior leadership experience and an MBA in Business Administration, Gill’s passion and focus is on the mechanics of organisations, making business excellence accessible to all organisations regardless of their size or resource. Her specialty is diagnosing the root cause of the day to day problems that often hold businesses back.

With 30 years senior leadership experience, Gill has an IRCA registered ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor qualification; MBA; Master NLP Practitioner status; and excels as a lecturer; coach and productivity and growth specialist.

Jonatan Brzozowsi

Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) & Educational Lead

Jonatan is a highly versatile Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Specialist and Curriculum Developer with over a decade of experience across the educational, digital, and social care sectors. He excels at bridging the gap between complex regulatory requirements and high-quality instructional delivery.

His professional experience spans:

• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Currently serving as an IQA Assessor for the Dog Business School, Jonatan ensures rigorous adherence to awarding body standards, managing assessment plans and compliance checks with precision.
• Curriculum & Pedagogical Development: As a Senior Tutor and Curriculum Developer, he designs comprehensive educational programs in IT and Digital Skills, translating industry trends into engaging lesson plans and resources.
• Multi-Sector Expertise: Extensive background assessing diverse qualifications, including Neuroscience in Early Years (L2), Business Administration, and Team Leadership (L5).
• Operational Leadership: Formerly an Employment Coordinator and Senior Team Lead, he brings a unique perspective on staff coaching, performance monitoring, and organisational efficiency.

Jonatan combines technical IT proficiency with a deep commitment to learner success, mentoring both students and fellow assessors to achieve excellence in vocational training.

Kate Middleton

Course Creator

Kate has a degree in Animal Science, a Master’s degree in Animal Behaviour and a PGCE. She was the course leader for the Animal Science degree at UCS and ran her own successful Dog Walking & Pet Sitting business from 2014 to 2024. She now works as a qualification developer part time whilst continuing to teach at AFU Writtle and the Dog Business School. She is also an assessor for the Animal Care apprenticeship pathways. Kate brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our ‘students’ and concisely shines a light on some of the murkier waters whilst guiding ‘learners’ into delivering better informed pet care.

Rachel Martin

Admin Leader

Rachel Martin is the Admin Lead at the Dog Business School. She ensures that our administrative support for students meets their needs effectively. Rachel liaises with tutors and the Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to streamline processes and maintain high standards. Additionally, she manages our daily interactions with the National Awarding Organisation (NAO), diligently following up on External Quality Assurer (EQA) reviews and certifications. Her dedication and attention to detail are vital to the smooth operation of our school, ensuring that both students and staff receive the support they need.

Scott Rhodie

Lead Developer

Scott has worked alongside Randle for over nine years across a range of projects, and has been part of the Dog Business School since its very beginning. He is responsible for building and maintaining the website, making sure the platform works reliably for students, tutors, and staff alike.

With a background in IT support, web development, and cybersecurity, Scott handles everything from site development and performance to troubleshooting technical issues as they come up. He works closely with the team to keep things running and to shape new features that support the learning experience.