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A message to our learning community After much consideration, we’ve made the decision to close the Improve Veterinary Practice platform on 13 January 2026. Improve Veterinary Practice was built to support vets and nurses at every stage of their career, and while this chapter is ending, a new one is starting at Improve Veterinary Education. We couldn’t be more grateful for the community you’ve helped us build and hope to see you on this exciting next step. Find out more

Rachel Rodgers

Rachel Rodgers, MSc, is a registered clinical animal behaviourist and professional dog trainer with over 10 years of experience. She also runs scent work sessions, such as man and pet trailing, to help dogs overcome behaviour problems. In 2023, she set up The Canine School of Trailing to train other canine professionals in the art of pet trailing and now runs instructor courses across the UK.

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