Who am I?
I have been working professionally with dogs since 2016, after discovering through one of my own dogs, that my passion in life was helping anxious dogs overcome their fears. I also love teaching puppies, so to help them turn into confident, happy adult dogs.
I have taken many courses, with both online and practical elements, plus acquired years of experience in “the real world” working with other dog professionals. I do regular CPD and keep up to date with the latest methods.
I believe wholly in my Fun Not Fear® philosophy and ethics, and you will never see me recommend anything your dog will find aversive.
Recently I have also taken up writing, and have even written a book! You can find it here.
I am very lucky to call some of the worlds most influential reward-based dog professionals my friends. I work with only the most reputable force-free organisations, as well as being behind the scenes at organisational level on international committees, so I can be sure I give you up-to-date, expert advice for your dog.
I also run the Dog Welfare Alliance, for other professionals to declare and promote a force-free ethos, founded by Lisa Tenzin-Dolma in 2013.
In my “non-dog” life, I am a Mum, a dogparent, a girlfriend, a vegan and I love yarn crafts and gaming.
“It’s vital to know who you are hiring, when it comes to taking advice for your dog”
— Freya V. Locke, author of The Fun Not Fear® Club.
My qualifications, certifications, accreditations and more.
Freya is a proud Certified Behaviourist member, and on the committee of The Association of INTODogs and is head of The Dog Welfare Alliance.
Freya is currently studying Advanced Canine Behaviour at Level 6 with Canine Principles, having already passed a level 5 & 6 in Advanced Behaviour with ISCP – International School For Canine Psychology.
At ISCP she also carries a Nutrition Diploma.
At Canine Principles, Freya also holds several certifications, including a Holistic Behaviour Diploma, plus Rescue, Children, and Scentwork certificates.
Freya is a CPD member of NICE – National Institute for Canine Ethics
Freya is also a KAD – Kids Around Dogs Approved Trainer. KAD helps children to overcome their phobias of dogs through an especially designed protocol.
Freya is a member of Pet Industry Advocacy International, through INTODogs and PPG.
Freya is an ADTB Graduate and Instructor.
She has passed both Pro Dog Trainer and Geek level with Absolute Dogs.
She is a Canine Body Language Specialist at Dog Training College
She is also a Behaviour & Training Professional with the Pet Professional Guild.
Freya is both a RCDTBP Signatory and a Chartered Behaviourist.
Freya is a proud Patron, and past co-coordinator of ICAN: International Companion Animal Network
She has taken many, many more certifications and regularly does cpd for her INTODogs Certificate – please do get in contact if you would like to know more!