Understanding Dogs. Supporting People.

At BFF Dog Training, I believe good training starts with understanding.

Dogs aren't simply being difficult or disobedient, their behaviour is communication. When we learn to understand what our dogs are telling us, we can change the way we respond.

My approach is based on positive reinforcement, compassion and respect for the individual dog. Every dog is different, and training should be practical, achievable and suited to the life you actually share with your dog.

I want to help people feel more confident in understanding and working with their dogs. Whether you're dealing with an everyday training challenge, a behaviour challenge or simply want to build a stronger relationship with your dog, we'll work together to find strategies that make sense for you both.

My goal isn't simply to teach a dog what to do. It's to help create understanding, confidence and a better relationship between the dog and the person at the other end of the lead.

Qualifications & Continuing Education

Continuing Education

Scenting with Rob Hewings — College of Scent Dogs
Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy Instructor with Steve Mann — IMDT
Aggression in Dogs with Michael Shikashio
ILIS Animal Behaviour with Karolina Westlund

The story of Buddy, and why understanding dogs became so important to me.