Lez has studied dog psychology with two colleges, trained and competed her dogs in obedience and field (gun) trials and worked in the complementary health care arena with different animals, but mainly dogs.  All in all, there have been a myriad of influences along the way.  Below is a list of 'some' of the people and organisations that have helped shape
Trained For Life & The Pet Gundog.

Trained For Life

Trained For Life is Lez's behaviour site.

The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC)

BASC's objective is to promote and protect sporting shooting and the well-being of the countryside throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Guild of Dog Trainers

The Guild of Dog Trainers Recognising individuals' excellence in their field, The Guild of Dog Trainers supports expertise in a range of disciplines.

Lains Shooting School

Lains Shooting School and Mullenscote Gundogs offers sporting practice for individuals and groups in a relaxed atmosphere.

Canine and Feline Behaviour Association

The CFBA carefully select membership from the very best of Britain's Canine & Feline Behaviour Practitioners. The CFBA Practitioners do not use, nor condone the use of drugs in any pet behaviour solutions.

Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training

These Middlesex University accredited dog behaviour and training courses represent the future for professional canine behaviour practitioners.

K9 Obedience

An informative and well balanced public forum can be found at, K9 Obedience. Free Dog Training and Obedience Information from UK Dog Trainer , plus free Dog Breed Information

QUEST

Made for Gundog Trainers by Gundog Trainers Quest is a Gundog Training Equipment Company set up over 25 years ago to service a need for quality equipment at competitive prices; see http://www.questgundogs.co.uk/

Hi lost

for smarter gundogs ‘Hi lost’ aim to make selecting the right gundog equipment not only easy but informative too; see http://www.hilost.co.uk/

Alpha Dog Behaviour

Nick Jones is based in Bewdley, Worcs., and runs Alpha Dog Behaviour. As a Professional Dog Behaviour Specialist and Trainer, his role is to support owners and their dogs to enjoy better relationships by improving dog behaviour problems with a calm approach and positive training. You can be assured of a professional approach with gentle techniques to bring the best out of your dog.

UK Wolf Conservation Trust

The UK Wolf Conservation Trust offers a wide range of education programmes for children, students and adults. Working to keep wolves in the wild

Riverside Veterinary Centre

This is the vet centre that Lez takes her dogs to. These guys are great :-)

Stick to Toys

leave the sticks on the ground and take a toy on your walks....

Hennessy Croft

Dog boarding in a home environment House and pet sitting Concierge service...anything from filling the fridge to getting the aga serviced Contact: email: sallycockcroft@btinternet.com mobile: 07802 986766

Manor Cottages

A Bed & Breakfast, just outside Andover...that takes dogs; see http://www.manorcottagesbedandbreakfast.co.uk/

Help For Heroes

Having had a niece and her husband serve in Afganistan and Iraq and a nephew who's still in active service with the Royal Navy, this is a charity that means a lot to Lez; see http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/