Kim Hunt

Kim Hunt, cert.psych. cert. AAB
Trained as a Companion Animal Behaviour Counsellor, Kim has been running a small behaviour practice via veterinary referrals over the past 6 years for a variety of companion animal species.

For 10 years Kim has also being running dog training classes from puppy to adult dogs, together with one to one training in the owners own home when appropriate.

Having over 20 years experience as a dog agility competitor and Judge, Kim is also a qualified agility instructor and offers training courses and seminars on handling, training and judging for competitors and pet dog owners.

Working as a dog warden for 5 years, Kim developed a keen interest in the welfare of rescue dogs and cats, which has led to her working extensively with Rescue centre staff across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire, training them in safe handling techniques and promoting environmental enrichment and good re-homing policies for the animals in these centres.

As part of continuing her professional development Kim is also undertaking her application to the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour.

Meet the Team

Shaun Hunt
Shaun is involved in the Derbyshire Agility Centre arm of the organisation and runs training courses and seminars both locally and across the country. Shaun has had over 20 years experience in agility competition, judging and training. His calm quiet and knowledgeable approach is a real asset when teaching agility techniques and working with trainees and their dogs.

Following his move to the Cotswolds, Shaun now runs the Cotwolds Agility Centre offering a wide range of agility courses, 1 to 1 training and group classes in and around the South West, whilst still acting as one of the main lecturers on the Agility Training for Trainers courses offered by the Derbyshire Agility Centre.

Tace Allen Dip PT, Dip AAF, IIST, SMA
Tace is a highly qualified personal trainer and sports therapist, and has attained the Premier Diploma in Personal Training and Sports Therapy (human). She specialises in sports massage, soft tissue injury and rehabilitation.

Building on her wealth of experience of owning and working with horses, and on her Veterinary Nursing, Tace has attained the Diploma in Equine Sports Massage Therapy and is currently working with many sports and competition horses all over the South of England. Furthering her knowledge, Tace is now a qualified Canine Therapist and works with dogs who have soft tissue injuries. Tace also writes a column for the Agility Press on this topic.

Tace regularly lectures as part of the Derbyshire Agility Centre team at our training courses and seminars across the country. Promoting good practice in caring for your dogs for both pet dog owners and agility handlers.

	Jess & Jack Sister and Brother semi-retired from agility are both superb stooge dogs working to demonstrate good behaviour to those who come along with aggression problems. Jess often assists at dog training classes and helps the shy dogs and puppies to settle in.
J is a recently re-homed dog. Now 3 years old, he came to us in May 2006 from the Border Collie Trust. Originally placed in rescue due to his aggressive behaviour, J has quickly learned some boundaries and now helps to demonstrate in class. He is also learning how to become and agility dog and is loving every minute of his training and his new life.
Now 3 years old, Kit has suffered from several health problems since she was a puppy, however, she is now well and also helps to demonstrate in classes. We hope to also train her to become an agility dog, but are taking things slowly as she is our special needs girl.

Juo & Joe Fabulous boys who help to demonstrate and run our agility course, they love their agility and are distant cousins!
	Cloe our 14 year old sprolley is now retired from active duty, but still enjoys the good life including snoozing on the sofa! Together with exercise, good food and lots of cuddles too.

Kevin and Keith are our two darling cats, who have taught us so much about the feline world. Keith and Kevin came to live in a household of 7 dogs who had never lived with cats before! They all get on really well and I use all the knowledge from this to help others who want their cats and dogs to live in harmony.