I’m Lee, an IMDT-qualified dog trainer. I’ve completed Levels 3 and 4 in behaviour studies and I’m now finishing Level 5.
My training sits where PLAY meets science — bringing a real sense of joy into our training, it’s effective, and grounded in a real understanding of canine behaviour and how dogs learn.
My passion is helping people build stronger bonds with their dogs, using play as a powerful tool to make training enjoyable, effective, and truly collaborative.
Read more about me and my qualifications in my About Section.
London is an incredible city and I’m proud to have been born and bred on my hometown of Hackney, I’m honoured to be a part of the rich tapestry of peoples, cultures and their canine friends.
Whatever your breed, outside of my Behaviourist studies and other courses, each week I spend time researching breed history and working heritage, to help deepen my understanding of all breeds and what they need to thrive and be happy. To quote my boss “Lee’s in depth behavioural and breed knowledge is amazing”.
Understanding the history of dog breeds and what that means for our dogs in the modern world is a passion of mine.
Humanity, for both good and ill is an exceptional species. We have domesticated 30-40 types of animals and one stands out by miles.
Dogs have woven themselves into our own evolution and these incredible creatures are ones we owe a debt to.
Force-free training allows us to do that, understanding their working history allows us to fulfil their unique needs and by doing so we can have happier and more well adjusted companions.
Some Lovely Kind Words From my Training at Dougs Dogs
