My Philosophy & Vision
Freedom and independence are very important to me and I believe that every dog deserves to roam freely in a safe and controlled manner, enjoying walks and life.
Behavioural issues can hinder this and for that reason, I am dedicated to helping dogs as quickly as possible. I am honest and open with clients and have their dog’s best interest at heart.
Dogs are animals and we need to treat them fairly and respectfully. Building a strong and lasting bond is essential to effective training. I strive to empower dog owners with the knowledge and tools necessary. I believe in understanding canine behaviour from a dog’s perspective and recognising that each dog is an individual with its own needs and personality.
Early Years
Having grown up in beautiful Switzerland surrounded by six dogs, Shetland ponies, cats, tortoises, guinea pigs, ducks and geese, animals have always played a crucial part in my life.
From a very young age, I decided to be the person responsible for the care and welfare of our animals. I loved making the effort to see our animals happy, fulfilled and in a clean environment. Taking care of these animals has taught me so much – sometimes I wish I could turn back time!
The most important aspect for me was knowing that all the animals were well cared for. I learnt to understand them and observe their behaviour with humans and other animals.
Growing Up
Hearing my alarm at 6 a.m. every morning, giving the ponies hay, mucking out their stable, letting the ducks & geese out of their night houses, feeding the guinea pigs & cats, taking the dogs out for a walk, and feeding them afterwards, was my usual routine before leaving for school.
In my early teens, my main focus shifted from the ponies to the dogs because our two new cheeky Swiss mountain Bernese, Barry & Madlaina, needed training. We contacted a trainer and he gave us training instructions. This meant the morning routine got even busier… getting up at 5am now to walk two out of four dogs at a time to ensure the training deadlines were met, I religiously didn’t miss a day.
Canine Sense
It was during this pivotal time in my life, that Canine Sense truly began to take shape.
I devoted countless hours to understanding our dogs better so we could train them in the most efficient and ethical manner. The dogs became my best friends.
There was no doubt that I would devote my professional career to dogs. What better way than improving the lives of dogs by teaching their owners what to do?
This prompted me to complete a full-time one-year Certified Dog Behaviourist Training in Switzerland. At the age of 16, my work, methods and training were recognised and featured in the Thurgauerzeitung Switzerland Journal.
My vision for the future is to create more awareness about dogs, their personalities and their psychology and ultimately show how dog owners can build unbreakable bonds with their dog.
The dog training world is constantly developing and changing and it is now time for people to make the right choices for their dog.
Attain the "Canine Sense": a true understanding of dogs and their psychology—the key to successful behaviour change.