About me

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I have always loved dogs from an early age and I rescued my first dog, an easy-going Labrador x JRT in 2007. More recently in 2014 I rescued my current dog Cooper, a then very boisterous 2-year old Labrador x Rottweiler. 

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Cooper has taught me a lot about dog behaviour, this has led to me learning more about how I can help him adjust to a new life.
I started my agility journey with Cooper in 2015. The mental stimulation really helped with day to day life, and all I wanted to do with Cooper was teach him new tricks and progress our knowledge and understanding as much as possible...and from there, I was hooked. Cooper has retired now, but during his agility career we went from Grade 1 to Grade 3 and competed (and won, multiple times) at the largest agility competition in the world! 

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Delta is my 6 year old Border Collie and currently my only competing dog. Over the past 2 years we have made it to Grade 7 and are now regularly competing in champ classes together, and we have competed in multiple championship finals. Delta and I tried out for Team GB and we ended up being offered a place as a reserve for team GB at the IFCS World Agility Championships in 2023 at the first time trying out at this level!

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My new boy, Rocket, is 19 months old and is showing signs that he is going to have a very successful agility career. As of August 2025 we have competed at a KC competition four times and already have our first win.

 

Although I want him to do well in agility, he is also settling very well into our home, and Molly absolutely loves him, and I know he feels the same about her.

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Although my classes are heavily focused on agility training, I do also offer 1-2-1 training and have helped many people over the past few years on a range of training issues using a reward based training ethos, that I firmly believe will help your dog be happy and bring you many amazing memories.

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My main aim during any of my classes, 1-2-1's or workshops is to help you learn new skills with your dog, and also have a lot of fun at the same time. I have been told that my enthusiasm is infectious, and that has to be a good thing!

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I have a dog who struggles in many different situations, so I have experience in trying to help you and your dog stay calm and enjoy the amazing sport of agility. I will never judge your dog for reacting in a way that others do, and unlike some other agility trainers, I don't ask you to leave if your dog barks when training!

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I am using my experience and knowledge gained from owning, training and completing various training courses on canine behaviour to help the local community with a variety of training and behaviour problems through 1-2-1 training.

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Here is a list of courses, seminars and workshops attended-

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Real Life Dog Training Presentation (August 2016) – Gemma Fisher, Daybreak Dogs.

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Agility Instructor Training Starting Out Seminar, (October 2016) – Gemma Fisher and Martin Tait, Daybreak Dogs.

 

Raising a puppy talk with Gemma Fisher Daybreak dogs (September 2018)

 

Talk with Rosie Bescoby – Puppies! (January 2017)

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Injury prevention in the agility athlete (January 2017) – Lowri Davies, The Smart Veterinary Clinic.

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How to run a safe and successful dog walking business and canine first aid (July 2017) – Roz Pooley, The Mutty Professor and Rachel Trafford, Moorlands Dog Rescue .

 

I have completed the following Open Study College courses-

TQUK Animal Care Level 2 (January 2017)

TQUK Animal Behaviour Level 3 (March 2017)

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CPD accredited Dog First Aid Emergency Canine Care (August 2017) - Dog First Aid

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The following diplomas were achieved through the Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour (ADTB)-

Understanding what makes a dog tick (September 2017)

Setting up a successful training course (October 2017)

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Puppy level training course (October 2017)

Sapphire level instructors course (November 2017)

Diamond Level instructors course (December 2019)

I am a member of The academy of Dog Training and Behaviour (January 2020)

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I have completed a Diploma in Canine Behaviour provided by The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour. (May 2020).

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The Association of pet behaviour councillors virtual conference 2020 (APBC)