Grounded in science

Delivered with love

 Mission, Beliefs, and Values
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Mission
​To enhance people's ability to live comfortably, safely, and happily with their dogs and to improve dogs' quality of life. 

Beliefs

  • Our special relationship with dogs is precious and should be valued and protected.
  • Dog training and behaviour modification should be based on positive reinforcement principles and methods without the use of force, pain, fear, and intimidation.
  • Our relationship with dogs should be based on two-way communication, and an understanding of their needs.

Values

  • I strive for excellence and am committed to ongoing learning and education, always expanding my knowledge and skills so that I can share my learning with you. ​
  • I conduct my business with honesty, transparency and integrity and treat my human and canine clients with consideration, respect, and kindness. ​

Credentials

Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, KPA CTP 
Graduated in 2014 from the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional Program. The Karen Pryor Academy is respected and known worldwide for the quality of its training. Graduates demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge and hands-on skill both training canines and teaching people,
Graduate, Aggression in Dogs Master Course
The Aggression in Dogs Master Course is taught by internationally renowned aggression expert, Michael Shikashio, with contributions from other leading experts on topics such as applied ethology and aggression and medical issues and behaviour medication and aggression. This comprehensive, flagship course includes all aspects of working an aggression case including safety, behaviour change strategies, defensive handling, risk assessment, and more. The course covers dog to dog and dog to human aggression, including resource guarding. 
Family dog Mediator, Graduate of the L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Professional Course 
Family dog mediation offers a new approach to dog training and behaviour by looking at why behaviour occurs, before we ever ask how to change it. The L.E.G.S. model helps us understand dogs by looking at their:  Learning: your dog's experience and education; Environment: the many aspects of your dog's external world; Genetics: the DNA that designed your dog inside and out; and Self: your dog's unique interior world including health, development, age, sex and individuality.  The L.E.G.S. model was developed by Kim Brophey. 

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​Graduate of Living and Learning with Animals, Behavior Works
This internationally renowned, flagship course is taught by Dr. Susan Friedman. It provides the foundation for a comprehensive  understanding of behaviour analysis in relation to all species. The course includes the philosophy of behaviorism and a systematic model for building behaviour-change interventions known as Applied Behaviour Analysis.  
Certified Mantrailing Instructor, Mantrailing UK
Mantrailing is an exciting sport and activity for pet dogs. We are certified by Mantrailing UK as a Mantrailing Instructor. Certification requires participation in a five day in-person course and passing a theoretical and practical exam. 

Professional Memberships