About

I have over 10 years of hands-on experience working with dogs across rescue, day-care, training, and behaviour-focused environments.

My approach is centred on each individual dog - taking into account their history, temperament, lifestyle and welfare-led needs - while prioritising calm, ethical, and welfare-focused handling at all times. I combine practical experience with ongoing education in canine behaviour, training, and nutrition, allowing me to support both dogs and their owners with clear, informed, and compassionate guidance.

My background includes working with dogs in a wide range of settings, from early-stage training to more complex behavioural cases.

This includes:

• Dog handler, puppy class trainer, and later manager at a dog day-care centre (2018–2021)
• Volunteer at The Blue Cross, supporting day-to-day care including walking, enrichment, and kennel supervision
• Dog trainer within a gundog breeding and training environment (Springers & Cockers)
• Dog trainer at a second day-care facility, including on-site and home-visits
• Dog trainer/behaviourist, and canine hydrotherapist for over 2.5 years

These roles have given me experience with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments, including those requiring additional behavioural support.

Working with dogs is a constantly evolving field, and staying up to date is an essential part of providing safe, effective, and ethical care.

I combine my practical experience with continued professional development through courses, workshops, and industry learning in canine behaviour, welfare, training, and nutrition. This ensures that my work is always informed by current, welfare-focused best practices rather than outdated or one-size-fits-all methods.

• BSc (Hons) Animal Biology – Nottingham Trent University (2018)
• BTEC Animal Management

• Canine Nutrition & Wellness Expert – Canine Principles
• Level 3 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy – K9HS (2025)
• Canine First Aid Certified (regularly updated)
• Advanced Dog-on-Dog Aggression Course – CIDBT (2020)

• Seminar: Understanding Aggression in Dogs – Nottingham Trent University
• Seminar: Separation Anxiety Seminar – Jodie Graham
• Seminar: Canine Nutrition & Feeding Course – Nottingham Trent University

• Webinar: Behaviour Modification – Canine Principles
• Webinar: Impulse Control – IMDT (2023)
• Webinar: Working with Noise Sensitivity & Phobias – IMDTB (2023)
• Webinar: Breed-Specific Study (Dachshund) – Canine Principles

• In Person-Workshop: Interactive Play – Craig Ogilvie
• In Person-Workshop: Shaping – Kamal Fernandez
• In Person-Workshop: Loose Lead Walking Webinar – Canine Principle

• Online Course: Canine Nutrition & Wellness Expert – Canine Principles
• Online Course: Approved Canine Reactivity Expert - Canine Principles (currently ongoing)

I regularly continue my professional development to deepen my understanding and improve the way I work with dogs and their owners.

I focus on calm, clear, and consistent handling, adapting my approach to suit each individual dog rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

My aim is always to:  Build confidence and encourage positive behaviours, Support long-term wellbeing and ensuring safety for both dogs and handlers

Choosing someone to care for or train your dog is a big decision.

My combination of over a decade of hands-on experience, formal education, and ongoing professional development allows me to provide a thoughtful, informed approach - giving you confidence that your dog is in safe and capable hands.