About TJs Dog Training

Learn more about TJ’s Team

Tracey Irwin

Hi, I’m Tracey, the owner of TJ’s Dog Training I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember, growing up with dogs, cats, and even three horses. When I started my own family, we welcomed our first Boxer, Georgia, and since then, our home has shared many pets, all of whom I’ve trained myself.

Training Rigsby inspired me to dive deeper into how dogs learn. I completed courses, read extensively, and applied my knowledge to strengthen our bond. What started as a personal journey quickly became a career passion.

Now, I get to do what I love every day—helping dogs and their owners learn, grow, and enjoy their time together.

Rigsby Irwin

Hi, I'm Rigsby! I,m a Golden Show Cocker Spaniel who joined mummy and daddy in May 2015

As a pup, I loved chewing on a plastic flower pot and mummy’s hair, but now I’m all about chasing tennis balls and playing with my friends.

I live with mummy, daddy, my dog siblings Sidney and Phoebe and our cats Hiccup and Mcgee. I even inspired mummy to learn all about dogs—and now she gets to do her dream job because of me!

1-2-1 Training

Sidney Irwin

Hi I'm Sidney I am a Black Show Cocker who the family in July 2017 when I was 10 weeks old.

I love learning new things, doing scent work and getting lots of tasty treats for doing well.

Its great having Rigsby as a big brother and Phoebe as my little sister – we have so much fun chasing and playing with each other.

Canine Hoopers

Phoebe Irwin

Hi I'm Phoebe like my brothers I am also a Cocker Spaniel but I.m a working/Show type so not as fluffy.

I’m the baby of the family joined brothers when I was 9 weeks old in January 2020.

I can be reactive and anxious, which has taught mummy a lot about patience and understanding dogs. I have a great work ethic and absolutely love tracking! My brothers are really kind to me win our races and our play fights.

UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection and Tracking

Qualifications & Certifications

I am an –

  • Accredited and Qualified Instructor with the IMDT (Nov 2016 re assessed bi-annual)
  • Accredited Canine Hoopers UK Instructor (June 2018)
  • A Member of The Pet Proffesional Guild – British Isles
  • A Scentwork UK Trainer
  • UK Sniffer Dog Instructor
  • Canine Hoopers World Assessor & Instructor

The IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog) so far I have attended

  • The Career As A Dog Trainers 2 day Course
  • Loose Lead Walkers
  • Happy Recallers
  • The 4 day Practical Instructor
  • 2 Day Membership Assessment
  • The Canine aggression and Rehabilitation
  • Impulse Control
  • Working with Noise Sensitivity and Phobias
  • Speration Anxiety
  • PTSD – Therapy Dogs
  • Resource Guarding
  • Funk up your classes
  • Dog to Human Aggression
  • Abnormal Repetivite Behaviours in dogs

Other Dog Training Courses

  • Canine Hooper UK Instructor Course
  • Canine Hoopers UK Advanced Instructor Course
  • Canine Hoopers World Intructor Course
  • Scentwork UK Instructor course
  • UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze Instructor course
  • ADTB (Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour) up to and including,
  • Understanding What makes a Dog Tick.
  • Setting Up a Successful Training Class
  • Puppy Level Instructors Course
  • “Bronze Level” Instructors Course: Running a course for Domestic Dogs and Owners

With many more courses on the horizon, once I have successfully completed the courses I will update this section.

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