I started my career in dog behaviour when I was 18 by volunteering at my local dog rescue center. I was also shadowing puppy classes near me at the same time and I quickly realised how little I knew about dog behaviour!
I then went to Anglia Ruskin University where I studied BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and gained the fundamental knowledge on animal behaviour which I applied to my training methods. I then continued my educational journey by completing a post graduate certificate in Animal Behaviour, Welfare Ethics and Law at University of Winchester.
I am a proud member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT - M01587) since 2022. Being a part of the APDT means I meet the learning and understanding requirements to be a part of the ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training ouncil). I am also on the APDT committee board and I help with membership management as I want to promote ethical dog training as much as I can. In 2023 I completed the Aggression in Master Course by Michael Shikashio so I am now able to provide owners with help for their aggressive and reactive dogs.
I also work at my local vets as the Client Care Team Manager and I recently started helping VetPartners by providing them with social media content on dog behaviour.
I share my home with a 6 year old Goldendoodle called Bruce who loves scentwork, mantrailing and hydrotherapy!
