Hello and welcome

A bit about me - I am a Certified Canine Behaviourist living in Devon UK with my husband and our dogs. I have been working with dogs for nearly 15 years. I am the behaviour consultant for Pet Remedy, and proud to be an expert advisor for Canine Arthritis Management and for the British Isles Grooming Association and I am a Kids Around Dogs Trainer. I do lots of work to support many dog welfare and rescue organisations.

With a background and interest in Human Psychology and therapy, I have always been passionate about exploring the emotional experience that lies behind behaviour, both in dogs and the humans around them.

I have always tried to play a supportive role in the dog training and behaviour community, including having previously been the chair of the Association of INTODogs, and I was the driving force behind the UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter.

In 2020, I started Dog Centred Care which focuses on supporting a dog led, emotionally centred, approach to providing the best care and support for dogs and their caregivers. On this platform, I have been hosting online conversations with some of the world’s leading scientists, researchers, trauma experts, dog professionals and veterinarians. These conversations are credited with helping transform the perceptions and language around dog training and behaviour. 

I have been fortunate to have been invited to speak at many of the leading behaviour conferences and I have presented at esteemed events such as the London Vet Show and the Association of Cats and Dogs conference. I have also had the chance to appear on many of the leading podcasts and been invited to write for major publications. You can find links to some of these on this website.

I have now launched Your Safe Space, where I offer mentoring, coaching and support to fellow animal care professionals across multiple disciplines, including vets, trainers and groomers.