London is an incredible city and I’m proud to have been born and bred in my hometown of Hackney and I’m currently based on the Hackney/Islington border.
I’m honoured to be part of the rich tapestry of peoples, cultures and their canine friends.
After a bereavement, I was at a loss and decide to follow my heart and my passion in life……
DOGS
They’ve been part of my life through the ups and downs, they have saved my life when things were bad, and I have repaid that kindness with rescuing traumatised dogs, fostering, working in rescue centres.
I started a dog walking business and soon realised I wanted to engage my brain more and discovered the IMDT.
I began studying as a trainer, shadowed a number of brilliant trainers and got a job as a trainer running classes. Running alongside this has been my Canine Behaviour studies, teaching me the science of behaviour.
I have passed my Level III & IV Canine Behaviour Qualifications and I am finishing my final Level V assignment in the process now.
This means, in a few months I will be a fully qualified Canine Behaviourist. (Which will also allow my work to be paid by some Pet Insurance plans).
Whatever your breed of dog, outside of many studies and schools I partake in, a passion of mine is studying breed history and their working ancestry.
This gives me a much deeper insight into how each breed have individual needs and drives that affect their behaviour.
I didn’t want to start my own business until I knew I was at a level that I would be confident and knowledgeable enough to be able to handle any case.
I feel the time is right now and ready to make a career out of this, without faking it.
My future goals…
I’m obsessed with Scent-work and the benefits it has for dogs. I’m studying 2 x major courses on that this year.
My aim in the next 3-years is a PHD in Anthrozoology to deepen my knowledge and understanding of the incredible relationship between humans and our furry friends.
A small selection of the schools I study with and I’m incredibly proud and blessed to be in the IMDT Mentorship scheme for a year.
Learning from the very best.