I am a certified, positive reinforcement and force-free dog trainer based in Newton Abbot. I offer 121 in-person and online sessions to people struggling with their dog’s behaviour.

I am passionate about helping dogs reach their full potential no matter what their background or breed is, as well as helping owners find their peace of mind. Having struggled with our dog’s behavioural challenges ourselves (including hyperactivity, fearfulness, noise and movement sensitivity, excessive barking, lead pulling, lunging, and reactivity towards children and adults) I can relate to many owners who might be at their wits’ end with their pup. This is what inspires me to help others as owning a dog, especially if it’s your first one or you are experiencing issues such as dog-to-dog or dog-to-human reactivity, can be very challenging, and even isolating.

I’d like to help you take the first steps into training your pup, transform their behaviour, and make this journey a positive and beautiful one for you and your dog. Whether you have a new puppy you need help with, an adult dog that had a rough start to life, or you simply want to teach your dog some fun tricks  - I can help you make a plan that fits your lifestyle and change you and your dog’s life for the better.

I believe that dog training is a journey of growth for you and your dog and with that, we have an amazing opportunity to build a lifelong bond whether we’re working on basic manners or working on reactivity such as barking at other dogs, barking at people, pulling and lunging towards others. I’m passionate about the science behind dog cognition and behaviour and with that, I always aim to use the most ethical and up-to-date training methods available. A lot of behaviour is rooted in wellbeing so I love to work with my clients to help them raise happy and motivated dogs. I love watching dogs thrive and focus greatly on setting them up for success and taking the right approach for your dog to gain confidence and for you to gain voluntary engagement from your dog (i.e. ignore distractions and focus on YOU!). This is a part often missed in training dogs with issues such as reactivity and it’s integral for successful behaviour modification.

My sessions will always be judgment-free as I work with you to not only train your dog but also teach you how to continue your dog's training and grow the skillset you need to be your dog’s trainer for life!