My love of dogs started at an early age when my family introduced me to dog sports with their beautiful Border Collies. I was lucky enough to be able to compete and win at Crufts for five years in a row, competing in agility, flyball and heelwork to music trials with three generations of dogs, as well as a special obedience class put on for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

From there, I took my Agility Judges’ course and became a Kennel Club recognised agility judge. This gave me the opportunity to judge at some amazing worldwide events such as the Kennel Club’s International Agility Festival. I captained an amateur team of amazing flyball dogs at my local club and started to teach agility there too.

I knew I wanted to turn my passion for dogs into a career, so I set off to University and studied Canine Therapy (a degree course designed to cover ‘all things dog’, with a physical therapy and rehabilitation focus). Along with my honours degree, I also gained a Level 3 Certificate in Hydrotherapy, the ability to perform manual therapies and a Canine First Aid certificate.

After University, I took courses at the IMDT and started my own dog training business where I helped with behavioural issues and taught lots of different breeds of dog (and their owners) new things. I was then offered the opportunity to do hydrotherapy, where I met a range of lovely dogs who had orthopaedic issues and surgeries.

Now, I am connecting back with my roots in dog behaviour at Wagtails, where I design and deliver tailored enrichment programmes. I have obtained my Level 3 Ofqual Canine Day Care and Boarding qualification and embrace the culture at Wagtails for continuous improvement.