Hampshire dog trainer pick up prestigious award

Hampshire dog trainer Gill Gallagher has won the title of Private Dog Trainer Service of the Year for the South of England in the Prestige Awards, which recognises small and independent businesses.

Gallagher has worked with dogs since 2016, but began specialising her training towards Cocker Spaniels and Springer Spaniels last year when she set up Speaking Spaniel.

The dog trainer was recognised for her work with the pooches and won the award due to her Spaniel training, service among families, and her training programmes.

Gallagher told Portsmouth News: “It was wonderful to be nominated but to win was amazing. Over the last few years working bred spaniels have become increasingly popular and I have seen many families welcome them into their lives.’

Gallagher will be given her award next year in a ceremony for winners.