My journey began with my own sensitive dog, who showed me just how emotionally complex dogs are and sparked my commitment to compassionate, evidence based behaviour support and training. Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to understanding the why behind behaviour and helping dogs and their humans thrive together.
I'm very passionate about rescue dogs, and I’ve volunteered in Romania supporting street dogs, public shelters, and spay/neuter campaigns. I adopted my first ex-street dog from Spain who was my absolute world, and I'm now a proud dog mum to two Romanian Rescues. I’m currently a Canine Behaviour Advisor for rescues working to improve welfare and education in Romania.
Qualifications & Experience
With years of experience and a deep understanding of canine behaviour, I have the expertise to guide you and your dog towards meeting your goals.
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5+ years in UK rescue assessing dogs for rehoming and creating tailored training plans to overcome behaviour issues
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Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour
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Level 5 Diploma in Canine Behaviour
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Level 4 Diploma in Dog Behaviour, Psychology & Training
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Certificate of Higher Education in Animal Behaviour
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Canine Reactivity Specialist
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Canine Scentwork Specialist
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Puppy Training Specialist
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Supporting member of The Pet Professional Guild and ICAN, and I follow the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter’s code of conduct and ethics; I never compromise welfare for training goals.
I am dedicated to using welfare focused, science based methods that prioritise your dog’s emotional wellbeing. This means I do not use fear, pain, intimidation or punishment in any part of training or behaviour work.
Instead, I focus on rewarding your dog for behaviours you want to see more of, and guiding them toward alternatives when something isn’t safe or appropriate. For behaviour challenges, I use proven techniques such as counterconditioning, desensitisation and environmental management to help dogs feel safe and make better choices without pressure.
This kind of training builds trust, encourages thinking and learning, and makes the process enjoyable for both ends of the lead. Whether we’re working with a nervous rescue, a feisty adolescent, or a dog with a bite history, positive reinforcement works for all breeds, ages and temperaments.
This training also gives dogs the chance to make choices, which is especially important for fearful or reactive dogs learning to feel safe in their environment. It boosts confidence, strengthens your bond, and supports long term behaviour change without fear.