Ruth Waters
🐾 Meet Ruth – Founder & Head Trainer at Watercombe Dogs
Ruth is the founder and owner of Watercombe Dog Training. With over 10 years’ experience running her own puppy club and teaching obedience, she decided in 2013 to take on a new challenge — starting her very own agility and training club. Since then, Watercombe Dogs has grown beyond her wildest dreams, and the vision continues to expand.
Ruth is a Registered Veterinary Nurse with over 25 years of experience. Her deep understanding of canine health and behaviour shines through in every class she runs. She firmly believes that the bond between dog and owner can be strengthened through activities that require trust, teamwork, and understanding on both sides.
At Watercombe Dogs, Ruth oversees all training and specialises in agility. She actively competes with her dogs at both Kennel Club and UKA competitions:
- 🐕 Mabel (Border Collie) – Grade 7, competes in Championship classes
- 🐩 Jive (Miniature Poodle) – Grade 6
- 🐩 Louis (Standard Poodle) – Grade 4
- 🐩 Wellington (Standard Poodle) – Currently in training!
📜 Ruth’s Qualifications:
- ✅ Registered Veterinary Nurse (since 1996)
- ✅ First Aid for Dogs certified
- ✅ Kennel Club Accredited Instructor (2017)
- ✅ Kennel Club Accredited Judge (2018)
Ruth’s dedication, knowledge, and passion for dogs is at the heart of everything Watercombe Dogs offers.
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