Some say I am dog obsessed, and I think they are right. I have worked with animals in a professional capacity for over 8 years and I would not want it any other way.
Learning has always been part of my personality. After completing an Animal Management Diploma at Writtle College I moved to Winchester to study Animal Welfare and Society. This degree was fascinating covering welfare science, applied animal behaviour and sociology. We had to think like animals and their caretakers for three years, I loved it! I left with a First- Class honours degree and newfound fire to apply what I had learned, hence starting my business.
I have also been a dog foster for a local charity, one very emotional role indeed. One of my fondest fosters was a three legged Suluki. This girl was so worried by the outside world when she first came to us but over time this changed. By listening to her and creating a foundation of trust, together we tackled the world. She is now blossoming in her new home.
My most recent venture, alongside running my business, is my journey to become a dog trainer with The Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT). Behind the scenes I am completing assignments and homework tasks, shadowing other professional dog trainers and studying hard.
I have never been and will never be the sort of person that is done with learning. Life to me is a massive education journey and I am just grateful that I get to spend it with the most incredible pets and their guardians.
I have a first class honours degree in Animal Welfare and Society (BA) as well as a Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Animal Management.
I am a current volunteer at a major dog rehoming charity assisting in training classes. Additionally I have fostered 12 dogs, worked within the veterinary, dog day care and dog grooming industry's.
Safe to say learning is an addiction for me now. I spend my evenings and weekends with my head in books and shadowing other dog trainers.
Of course we care about your dog but we also care so much about you to! Whether you have mobility needs or want me to spend time chatting to you after a walk, I can make it happen.
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