MORE THAN A DOG TRAINER – A BEHAVIOUR PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST
Aftab is registered with, and accredited and certified by the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT), Guild of Dog Trainers (GoDT), the International School of Canine Psychology & Behaviour (ISCP) and the Dog Training College (DTC). Aftab is also proudly owned by Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ragnar Lothbrook. Aftab is a retired corporate lawyer, author, lecturer, pilot and a keen tennis, badminton and padel player.
“Aftab has an incredible understanding of dogs, and a gentle but determined approach with the dogs and owners”. Sarikhani family – Hambleden.
“Aftab really understands dogs and their problems and has in a couple of sessions transformed the way my dog, and I, behave. It has taken me 3 years to find someone this good”. Fiona Packard, Eye surgeon – Binfield.
Qualifications & Experience
Aftab Ahmed LLB (Hons), CDBC, ISCP.Dip.CP, IMDTB, MGoDT MPDTI, DTC-ADT, has been training dogs since 1998. From little Chihuahuas to large Leonbergers and Dobermans, Aftab has experience of dealing with virtually all breeds and all unwanted behaviours exhibited by our canine friends. Aftab has a huge amount of experience in helping rescue dogs, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, sporting dogs and companion dogs.
You may be able to recover Aftab’s fees from your dog insurance company.
As a member of the International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour and a member of the International Companion Animal Network, Aftab believes in treating all clients and their dogs with respect, compassion and understanding.
Aftab has an excellent track record of achieving successful outcomes in modifying unwanted dog behaviours. Aftab comes highly recommended by clients and is regarded as providing a quality, professional, friendly and effective service. This is supported by Aftab’s 5* rating. Aftab travels the length and breadth of the country to show owners how to resolve their dog’s behaviours.
Aftab is also the author of To Be Frank: Everything you need to know about dog behaviour. The book will be invaluable for all dog owners and dog trainers. To Be Frank is available from all good book stores, Amazon and this website.
Struggling with your dog’s behaviour? Let’s change that, together
In addition to dealing with dog training and resolving troublesome dog behaviours, Aftab specialises in puppy training and helping committed dog owners from the get-go, to ensure they mature into well behaved and balanced companions dogs.
“Aftab spent several hours with us. His expertise was evident immediately and his advice and guidance was clear and understandable. Aftab is very friendly, professional and knowledgeable”. Caroline McCool, Head of productions at Nutopia – Esher.
Aftab also delivers seminars to cover a variety of topics including causes of behavioural problems, why dogs do what they do, understanding body language and up to date strategies for resolving problem behaviours. Aftab was a speaker at a 2-day national conference recently alongside other speakers such as Dr Susan G Friedman and Dr Clive Wynn. Aftab also holds regular seminars in Europe with the most recent being in MALTA where he addressed Dog Aggression.
THE NEXT PRESENTATION ON DOG AGGRESSION (TO INCLUDE PREY DRIVE), WILL BE HELD ON-LINE ON 5TH JULY 2026.
