I left a 23 year career in Social Housing in 2014 in order to become a dogwalker/pet carer etc - it was the right time for me and my family supported me through this massive change in lilfestyle etc. In summer 2016, I decided it was time to fully branch out on my own. I had already been training and educating myself on canine behaviour and psychology, now I wanted to be properly qualifed and be ab
le to really get to know the dog and guardian that I was dealing with, to help form plans to help them move forward together. The dog is at the centre of everything I do and my training allows the guardian to see their dog on a deeper level - this is essential to me. Every time a dog 'misbehaves', he is actually trying to tell you something or doesn't understand what you're trying to tell him. What you get from me, apart from experience and reliability is a genuine love for animals of all types. We have our wee dog Molly, a Cavapoo and gorgeous Shadow the rough collie, who joined us in June 20. We also have 2 cats - Darwin, the ginger ninja, and Lottie the Maine C**n. I am fully insured and licensed and have been trained in Canine First Aid. I am qualified and accredited with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, INTODogs, Canine Principles, National Institute for Canine Ethics, Pet Industry Advocacy International and the International Companion Animal Network and working towards being an ACE Trainer I also study with HeartDog Trainers, specialising in reactivity. I have been awarded the Scottish Enterprise Awards Best Ethical Dog & Owner Training and Behaviour Coach (West Lothian) 2023.
