Dog Days Calderdale

Help with training, behaviour and deepening and improving your connection to your dog.

After years growing up with dogs, learning with other dog lovers and now being with my own dog Mally I believe I can help people to learn how to be with their dogs, and improve communication and enjoyment in the relationship. I have lived and spent time with dogs all my life and have recently decided to focus on the complex connection between animals and humans. As an autistic person I have had to work hard to accept and translate in relationship with most human beings. I have often felt closer to animals than people, and I am sensitive to their non verbal signals. I believe I can offer a bridge between the human and dog experience and perhaps a level of translation that will encourage a sense of respect for our differences and confidence that these differences do not mean we cannot develop trust and understanding. We have coevolved with dogs and have much in common.

I believe that if we reexamine our ideas about dogs we can learn a different relationship with our own loyal companions, our human animal and our living environment. I do not hold a dogmatic view about dogs, or dog training I will be with each human and their dog and pay attention to the particular phenomenon of each relationship. I can help with training, behaviour and deepening your connection to your dog. I can also refer you to appropriate support in areas where I am not able to help. If you would like to know more please contact me. I offer a free initial hour consultation to get a sense of your dog and your relationship with your dog and to see if I feel I can help you. This also gives you a chance to meet me and ask any questions before making a financial commitment.

I am have completed the Think Dog Canine behaviour Certificate with Sarah Whitehead to formalise my learning in a recognised and accredited course. I am currently studying an online course with Dr. Ian Dunbar and always looking to learn and increase my knowledge and awareness. I have assisted at puppy training and obedience classes and worked with many individuals and their pet dogs. I am not an animal behaviourist however training can often support you to address behavioural issues. If I feel the issue is not in my field or area of competence I will immediately refer you to an appropriate professional.