About Me

Although I am originally from Sweden I have lived in Ireland for over ten years now. From an early age I have loved all types of animals and apart from dogs I am a keen horse enthusiast. My interest in dog training started when I got my first dog and like a lot of people was quite overwhelmed at how much work a puppy can be.

 

Since then I have concentrated a vast majority of my time and energy into becoming a kind and effective dog trainer. As you will see in my photo gallery I have three dogs myself, a Siberian Husky called Leon, a Rhodesian Ridgeback called Phoenix and a mongral called Kya.

 

My Philosophy when it comes to dog training is that it's not so much a case of training the dog as it is building a relationship between dog and owner.

 

I have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, which included studies in animal behaviour. I have also completed an instructors 'shadowing' class in Sweden, which means that you 'shadow' an experienced instructor while she works and you learn how to hold dog/puppy classes. I have also completed a Dog Training Diploma Course(Distinction) and a Dog/Canine Psychology Diploma Course(Distinction).

 

'I have completed a course called Fear and reservation in dogs towards humans and been to a seminar called Four ways to improve your bond/communication with your dog both for Eva Bodfaldt who is one of the leading dog behaviourist in Sweden. As well as having completed those courses I have years of experience of training dogs successfully.

This is my recommended reading list!

*Eva Bodfaldt 'Kontaktkontraktet'

(The Contact contract). This book is a must have for all dog owners! The book is currently being translated into English and should be completed next year(2009). You can read the 1st chapter of the book here.

*Turid Rugaas 'Calming Signals'

*Turid Rugaas 'My dog pulls. What do I do?'

*Barry Eaton 'Dominance: Fact or Fiction?'

*Emma Parsons 'Click to Calm'