I am a fully accredited dog trainer with the IMDT - Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, so you can be assured of being taught kind, ethical and science based techniques that can help with you training needs. I've been working in the animal care sector for over 25 years, yep I'm that old! From my love of horses and working/teaching in riding schools in my younger days, to more recently working in ani
mal rescue, as an assistant dog trainer where I taught puppy, junior and advanced classes and ran workshops and a professional pet sitter. This has helped me gain so much valuable experience with a wide variety of dogs and other species of animals. In 2016 I made the leap and became self employed doing what I love most, playing and working with animals and I LOVE it! Whilst working in animal rescue, back in 2009, I adopted my partner in crime, Nugs, a 5 yr old Olde Tyme Bulldog, full of character and a total Mummas boy, he was amazing and the reason I started Adore Paws and why I specialise in individual households. See, once Nugs had settled in it became clear he wasn't the confident boy the owners lead us to believe, he was fantastic at home and loved people but he struggled to cope around some dogs and new environments, so my dog training journey slowly began. I started to look at ways I could help Nugs feel more confident in the outside world, especially around dogs. So back to college I went, I gained the Advanced level 3 Certificate & Diploma in Animal care and Management and was particularly interested when it came to any of the behaviour/training sections. I went to seminars and webinars and did courses on canine body language, reactivity and how dogs learn, it's fascinating and I was hooked! When I set up Adore Paws I decided I wanted to specialise in helping those dogs, like Nugs, who can’t join in on group activities for whatever reason and need help to build their confidence and unlock their true potential My Activity Sessions are suitable for all dogs, including multi dog households, Puppy's, older dogs, dogs with health concerns or perhaps they are nervous and display undesirable behaviours when out in the big wide world, so they need extra care and time spent building their confidence and trust with me at home first. Each session is tailored to your dogs individual needs, this may include a combination of bimble/training walks, basic training, trick training games and other mental stimulation like interactive puzzle games or scent games. All designed to help work your dogs brains as well as their body's and ultimately to help build their confidence. I am very passionate about what I do, the care, safety and welfare of your animals is my top priority. To help me provide you with the best care possible I continue to do CPD (Continued Personal Development) on a regular basis. If you would like any more information please get in touch. Take care & keep smiling.
