Hello - I'm Caroline!
I can help you understand your dogs behaviour when things feel confusing, or when the advice you've tried just hasn't worked.
You love your dog. You want to do right by them, but you're often left wondering why certain behaviours keep happening or which information you can actually trust.
I'm a qualified dog behaviourist with a PhD in animal behaviour. My work is about giving clear explanations and thoughtful guidance, so you can make informed choices that fit your dog and your real life.
My aim is simple: to give you clarity and confidence so you feel more certain about how to support your dog.
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.
My background
I have a PhD in animal behaviour. I studied monkeys in Uganda and spend years researching white rhinos in Botswana before returning to the UK. When the pandemic hit, I realised I wanted to combine my love of animal behaviour with my first love: working with dogs.
But I didn't just start calling myself a behaviourist. The dog training industry is unregulated, and I wanted to do this properly. So I trained through the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and became a fully accredited IMDT dog trainer and qualified dog behaviour practitioner (IMDTB).
I'm now the only IMDT-qualified dog behaviourist in my county and surrounding area.
I chose the force-free, ethical route because I believe dogs deserve kindness, not punishment. And because the science backs it up.
But beyond the qualifications, I also understand what it's like when life is messy, when things don't go to plan, and when you just need someone to help you make sense of it all.
When you work with me, you're getting someone who genuinely cares about getting this right. For you and for your dog.
Not sure what you need?
I need to understand what's happening
Your dog's behaviour feels worrying, confusing, or just hard to make sense of. You want clarity about why it's happening and what matters most to focus on.
Behaviour Assessment
Professional insight into what's affecting your dog's behaviour and where to focus your energy.
I have a doodle or cockapoo
Your dog is lovely, but life with them feels harder than you expected. You want to understand what they actually need so you can both feel less overwhelmed.
Cockapoo Calm Course - Self-paced online course to help you understand what doodles and cockapoos need to thrive.
Coming Soon!
I’m a qualified, vet approved, dog behaviourist with a PhD in Animal Behaviour and formal training through the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers. I continue my professional development through ongoing study and industry events to ensure my work reflects current, ethical, science backed practice.
