About me

I began working as a Veterinary Nurse in 1985. Sadly, some dogs were brought to the practice for euthanasia because of aggression issues. The vet that I worked for agreed that I could ask the owner’s permission to work with these dogs in my own home. The majority of dogs that I worked with returned home to their families, but some were found new homes.

I attended no training or behavioural courses, but I had the best tutors in the world – the dog’s themselves. And so, my journey began.

Years later, I established my own animal rescue centre where I only took in dogs with severe aggression issues. I successfully re-homed over three hundred dogs. This earned me the ' Animal Country ' award, present by Sarah Kennedy and Desmond Morris in 1995.

I now work closely with Animal Shelters in other countries, including Japan and Italy; primarily advising on kennel stress management and rehabilitation of aggression issues.

I have worked closely with RSPCA, The Dog’s Trust, Battersea Dogs Home and Guide Dogs for the Blind. I have also lectured at Southampton University on Canine Aggression. I was an associate of Robin Walker MRCVS, sadly no longer with us, who was a co-founder of Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE).

I was a behaviour consultant for the television series 'Absolutely Animals' and was also involved with Pet Rescue, when working with dogs with social issues at my local RSPCA. And I was featured with my Teaching Dogs on the National Geographic television programme, 'Dogs with Jobs'.

I founded The Dog Partnership in 1999 with the aim of creating a network of dog professionals dedicated to prioritising the mental and emotional balance and well-being of dogs, especially those experiencing social difficulties. Today, The Dog Partnership is now recognised in many countries and operates internationally.