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Dogs have been part of my life for as long as I can remember, and for more than 30 years I have been lucky enough to work with them in a variety of ways, from grooming, walking, boarding and day care through to training and behaviour.

I run my own dog training business, Pawsome Partners, in Southampton, Hampshire. I am an accredited IMDT dog trainer and hold a Level 5 qualification in canine behaviour with the IMDTB.

I chose to study behaviour because I wanted to understand more than simply how to teach an exercise. I wanted to understand why dogs behave as they do, how their emotions affect their responses and what we can change to help them feel more confident and make better choices.

That understanding shapes the way I teach. I believe the best relationships are built on trust, respect and clear communication. Every dog is different, and so is every person. I love helping owners make sense of what is happening, explaining things in a clear and simple way, and finding the approach that helps things click for both dog and owner. Most of all, I want people to feel comfortable asking questions and never leave a session feeling judged or as though they have failed.

My love of gundog training began after I went on a gundog training holiday with my Weimaraner and completely fell in love with it. From that point on, I wanted to learn everything I could. What started as a new interest quickly became a real passion and has, if I am honest, taken over my life.

I share my home and sofa with a Weimaraner, a Dalmatian, two Labradors and a working Cocker Spaniel. I also pick up regularly on local shoots and am developing my own dogs for working tests.