A DOG trainer says she is "delighted" to have her skills recognised by a national organisation.

Kaye Littlehales, an Evesham and District Dog Training Club instructor, has been awarded Kennel Club accreditation for her services in companion dog training and the Good Citizen Dog training scheme.

To achieve accreditation, she had to complete a number of modules, external training and a practical assessment.

She said: "I am delighted to have been accepted into the Kennel Club scheme.

"I am passionate about positive dog training methods. There’s no quick fix in dog training, but with patience and kind reward based methods you really can achieve great results, whether it’s simply having a well behaved pet dog or more advanced training."

She will receive her award at Crufts next year.

Her classes run at Norton and Lenchwick Village Hall. For more information call 07747 798092 or visit eveshamdogtraining.co.uk