Founder 

Ali founded BeKind in 2018. 

Ali wanted to improve on the care and rehabilitation provided to every dog and cat that came into the rescue.

Ali has worked hard to gain qualifications and continue to educate herself within the dog training and behaviour world. Using only kind and reward based methods she is now an accredited Dog Trainer with The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and The Dog Training College (DTC). Ali has her Level 4 Behaviour OCN OFQUAL accreditation with IMDT and has completed numerous courses with them. Ali has her City & Guilds qualification with College of Scent Dogs and is a Scentwork Instructor and Handler. 

Ali has her OFQUAL Diploma accreditation in Behaviour for working with rescue dogs  through The DoGenius as well as Level 3 OFQUAL in Canine Nutrition. Ali is an Approved Professional with KAD Kids Around Dogs. Ali is currently working towards her Level 5 Behaviour with DoGenius. 

Ali works closely with the fosters, and the rest of the team in giving advice and helping the humans to help the dogs and cats that come in to settle and adjust to our human way of life. 

Head of Adoption & Training 

Emma joined BeKind as a foster carer, and realised quickly that she wanted to enhance her knowledge within the training and behaviour industry.

Emma works hard to help educate the fosters and adopters to ensure the best information, guidance and training is given. 

Emma has her L3 Behaviour OFQUAL with The DoGenius as well as her L5 Professional Dog Trainer Qualification with them. Emma is an accredited trainer and member of IMDT. She is currently working towards her Level 4 behaviour with DoGenius.

Emma runs 'Emma Patterson Positive Reinforcement Dog Training'.  Emma offers training walks and training and behaviour support to guardians.