Owner of A Dog's Tale and Qualified Dog Trainer and Behaviourist. I have loved dogs for as long as I can remember. My parents worked full time and did not have the time for a dog, along with 3 children! So whilst growing up I had other pets such as guinea pigs, gerbils, fish and a cat. After years of wanting a dog I grasped the opportunity as soon as possible to become involved with dogs. As a teenager I volunteered at a local independent animal rescue. I spent hours with the dogs walking and handling them. It was here that my love of rescue began as I saw the difference a bit of love and kindness can do to these animals, giving them a second chance. When University came around I knew there was only one route I wanted to take. After 3 years I graduated with a BSC (Hons) in animal behaviour.
After University was lucky enough to get a job in the intake and assessing department of one of the UK's largest dog rescue and rehoming organisations. Here my interest in dog behaviour grew as well as my knowledge and skills. Working with rescue dogs is a
challenge but so rewarding and it has given me experience with different behaviours and breeds. I try to help as many dogs as I can, including taking some that require a little more time and trust home with me on foster. Django was my 10th foster dog and I couldn't bring myself to say goodbye to him, so he got to stay. I stayed working in rescue for almost 9 years when sadly I had to leave as we moved to Hampshire. I still try and keep involved with rescues.
In 2017 I enrolled on to the Victoria Stilwell Academy with the aim to further my skills and knowledge and set up a business. After 6 months I graduated with distinction.
I am keen to keep up to date with the most recent research and training as I believe dog training is always evolving and changing, I regularly attend seminars and events and I am currently studying an advance diploma in Canine Behaviour Management.
I am also currently working as a trainer with Canine Assisted Learning who place dogs in schools.
In 2018 I set up A Dog's Tale Dog Training and love doing what I do!