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Mobile Dog Behaviourist (MSc) & Trainer.

29/06/2025

Despite a very long drive and an awful night's sleep, we have arrived at the Interclub Working Test hosted by the Yorkshire Golden Retriever Club!

As mentioned in my last post, Honey and I are 1/4 parts of a team composed of 2 Novice dogs and 2 Open dogs. Honey is one of those Novice dogs.

We have no idea what sort of tests are in store for us, but I have no doubt Honey is going to smash it, as she always does. 💛

I will be updating y'all as much as I can throughout the day on my stories, so if you're interested in keeping updated about how we're doing, then make sure you check in over there!

Either way, I have no doubt we'll have an amazing day regardless of the outcome! Being able to work with Honey and have her showcase her skills is more than enough for me... but of course a win would be nice! 🏆

Let the day commence!

27/06/2025

Only two days away from our national comp in Yorkshire so figured I'd share some photos from last year in Northern Ireland! 🏆

A couple months ago, Honey and I came 2nd in a qualifying working test which meant we became 1/4 parts of a team picked to represent our chosen club - the Eastern Counties Golden Retriever Club (ECGRC) - in this year's interclub working test.

This means Honey and I will be making the long trip (but thankfully not as long as last year!) to Yorkshire to compete against other clubs from around the country. We had an absolute blast last year and I have no doubt that this year will be the same!

Another exciting part of being picked to represent the club is that we do get sponsored and allocated money to spend on various expenses, including accomodation, and I've picked an absolutely wonderful place for us to spend Sunday night in. (We'll be in the van Saturday night purely because we won't be getting there until very late this day.)

I plan to document the whole thing and will be sharing updates on my stories, but wishing myself and all the rest of the team safe travels and the best of luck at the competition.

Unfortunately, we didn't place last year but the team still absolutely smashed it and I have no doubt we'll smash it again, regardless of a win or not. 💪🏽

13/06/2025

A pink and personal check in 🌸

New hair colour. New mindset. New chapter.

Honestly, this past week of not being 100% and genuinely feeling an itch to get back to work was somewhat of a new feeling for me, but is a very welcome one.

I'll be the first to admit that I have coasted through a lot of my life. Like, I am very proud of myself for getting to where I am and I am grateful for that, but I could be doing SO MUCH MORE. And I plan to.

Recently, I've had other things distract me from what matters, but I do think I've handled said things a lot better than past Ce would have and that's all that matters right?

I've got so many seriously exciting things in the pipeline so all I need to do is re-focus and get on with it! First things first though, getting back into the swing of things and getting clients back on track!

Thank you to all my clients who have been so understanding and cooperative recently. Y'all are great ❤️

22/05/2025

Dogs and ice hockey. I think that very much sums up my life atm. Airing out my kit (because it bloody stinks tbh) turned into a very cute photo opportunity. 💛🖤

16/05/2025

My heart. My soul. My dog.

There's quite a few noobs here, so I thought I'd take a moment to talk about this wonderful thing: Honey.

(BTW I mean noobs in like a massively endearing way. I really am loving connecting with so many of you!)

Honey is 5 and a half years old and I've had her since 8 weeks. She's the first ever dog I've raised and she truly changed my life. I speak a bit (a lot) more about this on a podcast episode so I won't go into the deep canon but she's taught me a lot. Link in bio to find the podcast.

I did have plans to breed her - because that way she never dies right? - but unfortunately issues with her seasons meant this wasn't worth the risk. She is due to be spayed next week.

We compete in gundog sports and we've placed in a few competitions and we've competed nationally too! In fact we qualified for another national comp this year!

Tbh I struggle to find the words to describe my girl because just words will ever be able to fully express my love for her.

An ode to Honey. 💛

14/05/2025

Honey and I checking in.

Okay firstly, she's being spayed next week and I'm a bit worried. Her seasons have never been regular and I have done a bit of research and I'm concerned something may be wrong but I'm hoping that the spay will show up anything if that is the case.

Secondly, it's been a whirlwind few weeks. I've not been in the best place if I'm honest, but all seems to be on the up now. As always, I just gotta focus on me and the people that matter - which is an ever growing list atm I gotta say - and not lose sight of that for silly things.

Lastly, I want to take some time to also give a huge thank you to my clients for being so understanding and cooperative over the last few weeks.

And actually I want to send an extended thank you to everyone who I've connected with online too, both to the OGs and the noobies. I've had a few of you reach out to me about my last podcast episode and I am just feeling the love. ❤️

I feel like my life is heading in the right direction, and whilst it certainly isn't linear, I feel I'm getting there.

Progress, not perfection eh?

(Also the bruise on my leg is from hockey I'm pretty sure 😂)

06/05/2025

I've always struggled with following the status quo and just doing the same things that everyone else is doing, which is why I think I've been struggling a little with finding my dog training identity lately.

My news feed is saturated with dog trainers offering the same regurgitated advice and making the same regurgitated claims that their methods are the ticket to improving your dog's behaviour and it's honestly making me feel like I'm drowning in it all. Because, well, I want to be different.

I don't wanna be putting out regurgitated content covering stuff that anyone with half a brain could find. I wanna be putting out content that makes people really THINK about their dog's behaviour in a way that they can apply to their daily lives.

I don't wanna tell owners how to teach their dogs to sit or lay down because that crap is so arbitrary and boring and mindless. Instead, I want to teach people how to REALLY improve the relationships they have with their dogs and actually make an impact on the dog training world.

I can feel a shake up coming, and boy is it long overdue...

29/04/2025

But it doesn't have to be like this... ⬇️

Much like anyone, I think dogs hate feeling confused. They also hate feeling scared and anxious and not in control of their situations. Again, don't we all?

Having a good well rounded dog that is adaptable to situations and feels safe in your presence is paramount. Clear communication and expectations can help with this.

Most of the time owners don't feel they're being misunderstood too and this is where a communication breakdown can begin to creep in!

But it's also not too difficult to get it back... if you're willing to put the time in.

If you want my help with your dog, no matter where you are in the world, please get in touch!

17/04/2025

Honey sleeps on my bed when she's not working away with me and will signal to be let upstairs by her own accord when she's ready for bedtime.

I'm not sure if it's because it's comfier, because it smells of me and she's waiting for me or all of the above.

I'd like to think it's all of the above and I would also go as far to say that's an educated guess, too.

16/04/2025

ROAD TO 5K GIVEAWAY

Nominate someone (or yourself) to receive a package of 6 hours plus the initial assessment (normally worth £740)

More below...

As a thank you, I wanted to do a giveaway intended to be for someone who may not be able to get my help due to financial or other constraints or someone who is super passionate about dog training and wants to learn more - maybe for a teen wanting to learn more or do something fun with their dog?

Essentially if you want my help with either a dog related problem or just want a better relationship with your dog then no matter where you are, here's how to enter:

- Nominations are ONLY being accepted via email. Email address can be found by clicking link in my bio.

- You need to register on my website. Again, link in bio. (There's a free webinar on there if ya register too btw)

- You need to follow me

- And then basically share the crap outta this post. Tag your friends, share to your stories, anything. I notice who's names crop up regularly and who comments and all of that. If you enter, I will be watching. 😂

Once I hit 5k, I will be picking a winner so keep it all coming peoples! I'm super excited to be doing something like this so hopefully it'll be mutually beneficial for everyone involved and be a way for me to really help someone.

Let me know if you have any questions! 😊

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Me, My Dogs and My Philosophy

With a Master's Degree in Animal Behaviour Management and just under 5 years of practical experience; I combine my love of teaching with my love of dogs to help families and their dogs overcome a wide variety of dog behavioural/training problems. I think the term “body language-based" trainer is the best way to succinctly describe my philosophy and how I work with dogs and my clients. I also believe in using the LIMA (Less Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) approach. Essentially, this means I believe in building positive relationships through mutual understanding to raise well behaved dogs that can exist successfully with both their families and within society. I have two dogs: Honey, my working golden retriever who I eventually plan to compete with in gun dog working tests, and Saber, our previously dog and lead reactive rescue (we fixed her!) Accreditation: I am a provisional member of the Association for Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC). I have also achieved pre-certification status with the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) to hopefully achieve full Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) status in the future.