I’m an IMDT-qualified dog trainer offering ethical, reward-based dog training and behaviour support in North and East London and beyond.

Dogs are my passion, but I’m not interested in feel-good fluff without substance. My work is grounded in science, ongoing education, and practical hands-on experience. I’ve completed my IMDT Level 3 and Level 4 Behaviour studies and I’m finishing my Level 5 qualification very soon. I hope to progress to a University Degree next year, as a pathway to my dream of a PHD in Anthrozoologly.

Geezer!
The Springer-Spaniel. One of my only two dogs that hasn’t been a rescue in 40 years of owning, adopting and fostering dogs.

At the moment I offer one-to-one training and behaviour support, with more to come as the business grows. Helping you train and develop a beautiful relationship with your dog and understand their needs, guided by their working histories and my deeper level of education on what drives their behaviours.

As well as my current Level 5 Behaviour studies, I’m partaking in two major courses on canine scent-work this year. See more about my services on my Services page.

Smithy.

My beautiful Patterdale Cross rescue. My inspiration to become a trainer and the dog that saved my life.

I believe training should be kind, thoughtful, and enjoyable and most importantly, FUN!   Training with fun, with love and with care produces happier, well balanced dogs and a stronger and healthier relationship with us, and making our training enjoyable is proven to accelerate learning. It’s smart training.

PLAY and fun are at the core of my work and training philosophy. If you’re enjoying the process, and your dog is enjoying the process, that’s where the magic happens.

Dogs! 

They’re incredible animals. Mankind’s first domestic animal, yet they’re so much more than. From mankind’s earliest days, sitting around camp-fires and warning of potential dangers, to roaming the land as mankind populated the far reaches of the planet. Mankind and canines evolved together, changing to their new environments and working in unison for for survival and to thrive. No other animal has woven itself into our own evolution as a dog.

That’s why they deserve the best from us. 

My bringer of joy - Yo Momma.

Looking very proud, winning her first Scent-Work certificate.