About Caroline
As your go-to guru for dog behaviour and training in Wales, I offer tailored one-on-one sessions designed to meet the unique needs of you and your dog.
With extensive experience and a deep understanding of canine behaviour, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your training goals, ensuring a harmonious and happy relationship with your furry friend.
I am a fully qualified and accredited dog behaviourist based in Wales
I have a PhD in animal behaviour, a degree in Zoology and I am a professional member of the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour.
I was keen to get a recognised industry standard dog behaviour qualification so I decided to study with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and am now one of their qualified behaviourists and the bonus is I am also a qualified dog trainer!
The IMDT uses proven, ethical and up to date science based teaching methods which fits in with my nerdy science background and my own ethos of fear-free training.
Why this is my true calling...
I have spent my life studying the behaviour of animals. I was never happier as a child than when cleaning out the dog pen, although I am not sure the dogs were impressed by my grooming skills, there were a few dodgy haircuts!
This is me in the 1980's with our working Springer Spaniel 'Shot'. Yes, his name was 'Shot the Dog' !
(nice one Dad lol)
I love dogs and I get a real kick out of helping people with their dogs.
I don't think the saying 'there are no bad dogs, just bad owners' is true.
Some care givers with the best of intentions can find themselves a bit lost - like when they come home to find their beloved Rover has eaten the sofa - it happens!
I see myself as a bridge between dogs and humans, working to build mutual understanding and strengthen connection.
More About Me..
I am currently dog mum to cockapoo Buddy and favourite aunty to lots more of my furry friends :-)
I Love Africa!
I have been lucky enough to visit sub Saharan Africa.
My first trip was to Kenya, afterwards I volunteered in Uganda to carry out research on Golden Monkeys and was lucky enough to come face to face with Mountain Gorillas! I also got to visit the Domocratic Repulic of Congo and Rwanda. In Rwanda I visited my childhood hero Dian Fossey's resting place with her gorilla friend Digit.
I then spent 3 years in the Okavango Delta, Botswana tracking and studying white rhino as part of my PhD when I also travelled to South Africa and Zimbabwe. I hope to go back one day
I am a nerd - whether its animal behaviour, science, sci-fi, history & Red Dwarf is my favourite TV show.
I love to swim! In the pool or in open water I can't get enough.
Thinking about booking with a dog trainer or behaviourist?
Did you know anyone can call themselves a dog trainer or behaviourist without any qualifications or experience? Yes its true. This is because my industry isn't regulated. So here are some tips to look out for:
Ethical and Effective Methods: Ensure they use the most up-to-date, ethical, and effective methods, prioritising your dogs welfare. Slip leads are a thing of the past and should be put where they belong - in the bin.
Formal Qualifications: Look for formal, accredited qualifications and education from recognised and accredited academic bodies such as the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Animal Behaviour & Training Council, The Dog training College.
Assessed Skills and Knowledge: Verify that their skills, knowledge, and understanding have been formally assessed at the highest level by industry-leading, fully accredited professional organisations.
Practical Experience: Seek out those with actual practical experience working hands-on with people and their puppies and dogs.
