12/05/2026
For those who may not have seen much of me recently, I thought I’d reintroduce myself properly 👋🐾
I’m Kirsty the founder of Canine Capabilities. I am a qualified & accredited animal behaviourist, chaos coordinator, and a proud mum to three amazing children ❤️👩🎓🐾
Nearly 9 years ago, I built Canine Capabilities from the ground up with nothing but passion, determination, and a genuine love for dogs and the people who love them. What started as a dream quickly became something much bigger, a business built around compassion, professionalism, education, client support, and above all, dog welfare. 🙌
Over the years, I’ve dedicated myself to continuously learning, developing my qualifications, building experience, and helping dogs that may not always fit neatly into the “easy” category. Behaviour modification, nervous and reactive dogs, confidence-building work, puppy development, social skills, mentorship, and supporting guardians through difficult journeys have all become huge parts of my career and something I care deeply about. 📚🐾
But behind every successful business is an incredible support system, and I truly wouldn’t be where I am today without my husband, Matthew ❤️🐾
Matthew has supported every long day, every emotional case, every muddy boot, every business idea, and every moment where I doubted myself. He’s been my sounding board, my encourager, and the steady support behind the scenes while I’ve continued to grow both personally and professionally. 🫂🐾
And then there’s my three beautiful children, Liam, Joel, and Emily 💖👶
They’ve grown up alongside this business and watched their mum work hard, care deeply, advocate for dogs, support families, and build something from pure passion. They’ve joined me at work, met the dogs, celebrated the wins, and seen firsthand what dedication and compassion look like. One of the things I’m most proud of is that my children get to see their mum thrive doing something she genuinely loves. 🦸♀️🐾
Running a business while raising a family isn't always easy. There are early mornings, late nights, sacrifices, challenges, emotional moments, and a lot of perseverance. But every step is worth it.
Supporting both dogs and their guardians through those journeys is one of the greatest privileges of what I do. 🐕🐾
Almost a decade later, I’m still here, still learning, still growing, still passionate, and still incredibly grateful to every single client, supporter, friend, and family member who has been part of this journey. 💪✨️
Thank you for supporting not just a business, but a dream that became a family life 🐾💖
