MEET THE TEAM
Trish Godfrey
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Trish Godfrey has dedicated the past decade to providing group classes and personalised 1-2-1 training services within the community. Her expertise lies in the field of mantrailing where she offers courses and workshops that equip pet owners and professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to embark on this discipline.
Trish has achieved recognition as a member of the Kennel Club Accredited Instructor's Scheme and has achieved finalist status in the prestigious Kennel Club Instructor of the Year Awards.
Trish is passionate about dog rescue and has been the chairperson of a rehoming centre for nearly 20 years, providing many hundreds of dogs with a second chance at life.
Trish's experience, knowledge and commitment to animal welfare make her an invaluable asset to the community, the Restart team and the countless dogs whose lives she has positively impacted.
Corinne Wrend
Corinne is an exceptional and highly acclaimed dog handler, renowned for her training expertise. With an extensive background in competitive obedience and working trials, she showcases her abilities in her current sport, IGP, where she has achieved remarkable success, earning multiple qualifications for the world championships.
Corinne's accomplishments in IGP have played a pivotal role in advancing positive training methods within the sport. Having achieved IGP 3 with multiple dogs, she has become a trailblazer in promoting the use of positive reinforcement techniques in IGP.
Previously Corinne has worked for Canine Partners as an aftercare assistant. Also Corine has contributed to the television and film industry.
Corinne's innovate, problem approach, combined with her extensive experience makes her an invaluable asset to Restart Dog's team. We are deeply privileged to have Corinne as a member of the Restart Dogs team.
Angela Keane
Angela is a highly experienced teaching professional who has made significant contributions to the education department of Restart Dogs. Currently completing an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Angela's research focuses on how innovative, inclusive approaches to education can benefit people in prison.
Since joining the team at Restart Dogs, Angela has been instrumental in driving the progress of the education department. As a result of her efforts, individuals participating on the Restart Dogs program obtain fully recognised qualifications, marking a significant milestone in their personal and professional development as knowledgeable and highly skilled dog trainers.
Angela's expertise extends beyond her educational experience. Her involvement in dog rescue, including the fostering of hundreds of dogs, has given her with a wealth of understanding of dog welfare and behaviour making Angela an indispensable member of the Restart Dogs team.
Sarah Turner
Sarah has been a part time part of the team since Restart Dogs' inception, helping with the business development side of the organisation. Sarah's feels very passionate about the difference the programmes make to the learners' personal rehabilitation, since soft skills development and assessment is the forte in her business - TTI Success Insights UK, where she is the Managing Director.
Sarah is a Trustee of a dog rescue Charity and has fostered hundreds of dogs, as well as owning five dogs herself. Dog training and behaviour is one of her keen interests, as well as development of both animals and people.
Eve Welton
Eve has been with Restart Dogs since the end of 2023. Eve has a dog training business which actually appeared on national news for the work she does specialising in blind and/or visually impaired dogs. Eve also hosts some really fun local classes and offers 1-2-1 training both in person and online for all dogs.
Eve has studied with the IMDT, Dog Training College and is currently loving the School of Canine Science courses. Also Eve is an instructor for The Grisha Stewart Academy and UK Sniffer Dogs.
Eve has three dogs of her own - a Pomeranian who is blind, a Bosnian rescue dog who is blind and a Jack Russell who is a terror. Eve is thrilled to be on board with Restart Dogs and be a part of all the amazing work we do both for the dogs and the people whose lives we help change.
Vikki Meakins
For two decades, Vikki has led behaviour modification classes, assisting dog owners with behavioural challenges, with a focus on reactivity. Since 2010, she has passionately delved into the realm of assistance dogs, acquiring extensive knowledge, and mastering the intricacies of effective training to create transformative results in ‘life changing’ dogs.
In 2020, Vikki enhanced her dog training expertise by earning a formal Canine Behaviour and Training Degree from Bishop Burton. This course demanded an in-depth grasp of learning theories, social dynamics, canine growth, and genetic attributes. Her practical skills earned her exemplary and outstanding first-class honours, she was also awarded the Best Student Award in 2021. Vikki remains committed to furthering her education and professional growth.
Additionally, Vikki proudly participates in the Pets As Therapy program, where her dog Jet visits educational institutions to foster a passion for reading among children.
Sarah Roper
Sarah Roper, known as the Multi Dog Maven, is an accredited dog trainer. Raised in South Yorkshire, she grew up with rescue dogs and developed a passion for canine behaviour. At the age of twelve, she delved into dog training books, inspired by a new family addition.
Now with seventeen years of professional experience Sarah is accredited by the Kennel Club, ABTC, TCBTS, and QIDTI. She's also authored three books on dog ownership and is a writer for Edition dog magazine.
With sixteen dogs to her name, she's excelled in various dog sports and is a familiar presence at Crufts.
Known for her reward-based methods, Sarah is also just as passionate about people and has completed courses in emotional education, having a deep interest in rehabilitation.