WELCOME TO THE +R SIDE - you'll love it here!
Our mission is to protect dogs and their caregivers from unqualified, unsafe practices and to build a community that values positive training.
At Pluto’s Pet Care + Training Support®️, we are a qualified, professional, and fully regulated team of dog trainers and dog walkers in Brixham, proudly serving local dog guardians 7 days a week (excluding bank holiday weekends, national holidays, and Christmas week).
Our experienced team brings together years of hands-on expertise with dogs from a wide variety of backgrounds, behavioural profiles, and physical needs and pairs this with our wide range of industry-recognised qualifications, including:
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FdSc Biosciences
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BSc Animal Sciences
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Canine Behavioural Problems & Solutions Diplomas
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Canine Body Language Specialists
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OFQUAL Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare
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Approved KAD Canine Trainer
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Predation Substitution Instructor
…and we’re currently working towards Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist Level 6 Diploma with the DoGenius Institute
Our team stays at the forefront of positive, science-backed dog training by regularly completing courses from KAD, PST, DGI, APDTB, leading behaviourists, and OFQUAL. We follow the standards set by the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter to ensure the highest level of care.
As proud members of the Pet Professional Guild British Isles and The Association of Professional Dog Trainers and Behaviourists, we are committed to fear-free, force-free, pain-free training—using only kind, ethical, and scientifically proven methods. We never use aversive tools or coercive techniques.
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Meet your
Pluto's Pet Care
+ Training Support®️Team
Stevie FdSc, BSc, KAD-AP, PST-CI
Stevie is the founder + head trainer of Pluto's. You will liase with Stevie when first starting your journey with us. She specialises in supporting animals and their caregivers with behavioural & physical additional needs.
Her qualifications include two degrees in BioSciences and Animal Sciences, certified trainer for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, accredited canine trainer for KAD, certified canine instructor for PST and working towards her Clinical Canine Behaviourist certification. Stevie also has several diplomas in canine behaviour and welfare. Her work, and that of her team, is monitored and regulated by the PPG, APDT, IMDT and KAD.
Away from work, Stevie is mum to Thea + Cody, rescue cats Nero + Smudge, and Percy the rescued African Grey. In her very limited spare time, Stevie loves to go on solo adventures in the mountainous regions of Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons and even Iceland - she's always looking for the next challenge and adventure.
Stevie is continuously furthering her studies and knowledge in animal care and welfare. Her goal is to help as many caregivers as possible, to provide a world that all of our dogs can be happy in. This would not be possible without the unwavering support of her team. Only through continued learning and professional collaboration are we able to achieve
this. Helping everyone, one animal at a time.
Becky joined Pluto's in January 2021 and now she mainly manages our group walks. Although, under Stevie's guidance, she is constantly learning and gaining experience with some of our dogs with additional needs.
Becky is OFQUAL level three qualified in Canine Care, Management & Welfare, and Canine Emergency First Aid. Becky also has several certifications in Canine Body Language. Her latest achievement was completing the IMDT Dog Trainer Course!
Becky has three children, two dogs and three cats. One of Becky's dogs, Liv, is a rescued ex-puppy farm breeder. Becky has been able to utilise all of her knowledge through Pluto's to give Liv the best retirement possible and ensuring her life has choice, including not serving the wants of humans! In Becky's spare time she enjoys crocheting to relax.
With the support of Stevie and Pluto's, Becky is furthering her education and knowledge in animal care and welfare.
Becky
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