Regions » The Ladies Working Dog Group

Regional organisers oversee the LWDG Communities in different areas. Regional organisers play a voluntary leadership role in the LWDG, and support the organisation and its reputation both to members and in the wider world of working dogs, they bring together our Society Members so they never feel alone.

The Ladies Working Dog Community is split into 14 different regions currently, 7 of which are in the UK. As more members join, we are adding more regions to meet demand.

Regional Officers

Bethany Nicholls - Region 1 Scotland and Region 7 Ireland

Each region has a Regional Organiser, who organise regional training and activities, and to answer all of our society member questions.

Supporting your Regional Organiser is all of the LWDG Regional Organisers, all of which are volunteers who help to run and organise our regional activity and represent you, our members, on a number of different areas.

Our Regional Organiser for Scotland is Featured Expert Bethany Nicholls .

Society Members can contact Bethany, and other region members in the Regions Community Group. Details can be found in your welcome pack.

Why did you want to be an LWDG Regional Organiser?

“My Grandfather was a game keeper, so I have always been around working dogs. Finding like minded people who I can discuss training with, and socialise of course, has been really helpful to me, so I’m keen to help other women find the same support. I am passionate about dogs and training which has led me to study an MSc in animal behaviour and try to understand them better. I currently have 2 Springer Spaniels and beat on a small syndicate shoot throughout the season.“

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Louise Phelan - Region 2 North England

Each region has a Regional Organiser, who organise regional training and activities, and to answer all of our society member questions.

Our Regional Organiser for North England is Louise Phelan

Society Members can contact Louise, and other region members in the Regions Community Group. Details can be found in your welcome pack.

Why did you want to be an LWDG Regional Organiser?

“I’ve always had a passion for dog training, it started with domestic “pets” 3 years ago when I got my Collie (spud). I then went on to get my first working dog Loki with my partner and we made the decision to train him for work, I found it quite hard to start with, finding friendly people that would answer my simple/ novice questions but once I found the LWDG we flew! I want to offer, either personally or be able to point people in the right direction of that kind of support locally. “

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Charlotte Perrott - Region 3 Wales and Midlands West

Each region has a Regional Organiser, who organise regional training and activities, and to answer all of our society member questions.

Our Regional Organiser for Wales and Midlands West is Charlotte Perrott .

Society Members can contact Charlotte, and other region members in the Regions Community Group. Details can be found in your welcome pack.

Why did you want to be an LWDG Regional Organiser?

“I’ve been around working dogs for the last decade. I’ve picked upon shoots, and was lucky enough to take part in the Game Keeper Class in Crufts when I was 14. I’m 20 now and I think it’s important to have someone a little younger to be involved, I like helping people out. “

Charlotte is also the Communications Manager for The Ladies Working Dog Group and looks after all our Social Media Channels and our help and support.

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Jemma Martin - Region 4 Midlands East

Each region has a Regional Organiser, who organise regional training and activities, and to answer all of our society member questions.

Our Regional Organiser for Midlands East is Featured Expert Jemma Martin .

Society Members can contact Jemma, and other region members in the Regions Community Group. Details can be found in your welcome pack.

Why did you want to be an LWDG Regional Organiser?

“After years of dogs and horses I got my first working dog (Red the cocker) in 2018 and have fallen in love with gundog training (and Red). LWDG is fab and gives people a platform to ask questions, socialise, share achievements (no matter how small), learn and much more. I would love to organise some meet ups with and without dogs to develop the LWDG ethos further “

Jemma is also the Digital Media Administrator for The Ladies Working Dog Group and looks after all our Monthly Masterclasses and our Featured Experts.

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TBC - Region 5 South East England

Each region has a Regional Organiser, who organise regional training and activities, and to answer all of our society member questions.

Our Regional Organiser for South East England is

Society Members can contact (TBC), and other region members in the Regions Community Group. Details can be found in your welcome pack.

Why did you want to be an LWDG Regional Organiser?

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Louise Ktoris - Region 5 South East England

Each region has a Regional Organiser, who organise regional training and activities, and to answer all of our society member questions.

Our Regional Organiser for South West Region is Featured Expert Louise Ktoris .

Society Members can contact Louise, and other region members in the Regions Community Group. Details can be found in your welcome pack.

Why did you want to be an LWDG Regional Organiser?

“To continue Jo’s passion to help other women with their dogs. “

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Europe

Europe is a growing exciting region, As it continues to grow more regions will be added. Currently we have split into 4 regions and this community has their own chat group too. If you are a Society member and live in these areas please join the community chat.

Currently Joyce McGillivray is the overall Region Coordinator. As the membership grows, each region will have its own organiser, and over time, each country.