John Rogerson was a legend in the dog training world, my favourite trainer and one of the world’s leading trainers and behaviourists. John was a founder member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, was the founder of Support Dogs and a founder member of the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for dog trainers and behaviourists. I trained with John on many occasions where he taught the following:
- Breeds, Breed Standards
- Dog Training
- How Dogs Learn
- Puppy Development
- Rescue and Rehabilitation
- The Law & the Dog
- Measuring Behaviour, Problems & Counselling
- Fears & Phobias
- Aggression to People & Other Dogs
John pioneered the majority of techniques that have now become standard practice in behaviour therapy and training. John was an author of no fewer than eight books, produced two DVDs and ran courses on training and behaviour for:
- Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Central Scottish Police Dogs
- U.S. Air Force Dog Section
- Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
- Dog Aid
- Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
- The National Canine Defence League
- The Blue Cross
- The R.S.P.C.A.
- Illinois State University
- Southampton University
- Bombay Vet School
- Defense Animal Centre
- Cyprus Defence Animal Support Unit
- Dog AID (Assistance in Disability)
- Australian Central Territories D.T.C.
- Washington State Vet School
- Indian National Kennel Club
- Cuban ministry of the interior
- Miami Fire Department Search and Rescue Team
- The National Animal Welfare Trust
- The University of Pisa, Italy
- The Dogs Trust