OUR TRAINERS
Nick Hine
Nick is compassionate and devoted to helping dogs live happier lives. He models a very calm and supportive approach when helping owners to train and manage their dogs. Nick has been mentored by Rachel Trafford who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in dog training and canine behaviours.
Nick has worked with the Restart Dog Project fostering and training assistance dogs as well as training dogs within a custodial environment. Nick has a history of owning, training, and breeding show line full pedigree Labradors.
Nick is the owner and co-founder of the Puppy Training College.
Megan O'Connell
Megan became a dog trainer when she was finding life difficult with her Romanian Rescue and couldn’t find the appropriate help she needed. Years on, Megan now helps other owners with their pets to live a full and rewarding lives. Megan specialising in working with rescues, in particular Romanian rescues.
Previously, Megan has spent her time helping to train assistance dogs. Alongside this Megan teaches group and 1-2-1 classes across Staffordshire and Cheshire. Megan has experience of teaching Puppy Classes, Beginner Classes, Scent Work, Hoopers and Agility and various workshops. Megan has also worked with various rescue charities across the UK.
Lena Keane
Lena is passionate about helping owners develop and strengthen their relationships with their dog. Wanting to progress her own knowledge, education and dog training career, Lena has shadowed many dog trainers in the Staffordshire area and Ireland, expanding her knowledge in a variety of different competencies including pack walks, man trailing, agility and puppy classes.
Lena has particular interest in scent work after having spent eighteen months training her own dog with SARDA Ireland before returning to England. She holds a certificate in Conservation Dog Handling.