Expert Interview - Tom Candy - Chihuahuas in Rescue

Tom Candy is a Senior Training and Behaviour advisor for the largest dog welfare organization in the uk. Tom is responsible for overseeing the training and behaviour teams at multiple rehoming centres across the south west. His duties include assessment, management and implementation of behaviour modification. As well as staff training and development.A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom to undertake a BSc (Hons) in bio-veterinary science, and an MSc in clinical animal behaviour from the University of Lincoln, UK.Having started volunteering in rescue at the age of 15, Tom has been involved in a variety of aspects of rescue, including fundraising, home checks, transporting, and general day-to-day activities. Since graduating from University, Tom has been working as a training and behaviour advisor at a rehoming centre before, locuming across 7 centres then moving to the senior training and behaviour team. He is also a trustee for Hope Rescue Wales.  Tom is Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Shelter behaviour specialist with the IAABC and a full member of the APBC. The Association of Dog and Cat Homes: https://adch.org.uk/ You can find Kate at ⁠⁠Carry on Canine⁠⁠! You can find Hayley at ⁠⁠Halo Pups⁠⁠! Follow ⁠⁠The Chihuahua Podcast⁠⁠ on Facebook!