I’m a dog trainer, walker, and pet sitter working locally with a small number of dogs, providing consistent, thoughtful care tailored to each individual animal and household.
I’m direct, calm, and structured in how I work. I care deeply about the dogs in my care, but I’m also realistic about what good care looks like in practice: consistency, clear communication, and putting the dog’s welfare first at all times.
Clients often tell me their dogs are tired in a good way after working with me, and that they feel reassured knowing their dog is genuinely cared for, not just “managed” or rushed through a service.
Experience & Background
I have been working with dogs professionally since 2021, with hands-on experience going back to 2016 through private house-sitting and dog care for friends.
Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide range of dogs across breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments, from puppies to seniors, low-drive companions to high-energy working types. This includes dogs with medical needs, anxiety, reactivity, and behavioural challenges.
Some of the most formative experiences in my work have involved dogs that required patience, adaptability, and careful handling, including caring for a deaf, and reactive dogs. These situations reinforced the importance of calm decision-making, honest self-assessment, and prioritising safety and welfare above ego or outcome.
I work independently and intentionally, and I’m comfortable declining work where values or expectations do not align.
Training & Competencies
I am committed to ongoing education and evidence-based practice. My training includes:
Level 5 Diploma for Canine Behaviour Practitioners (2026 – Present) | Learn Direct
Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Dog Behaviour and Training (2025 – 2026) | South London College
Level 1, 2 & 3 Diplomas in Animal Care, Dog First Aid, and Dog Training (2025 – 2026) | Reed Courses
Basic Dog Behaviour Training & Dog First Aid and CPR (2021 – 2022) | The College of Animal Welfare
My strongest areas of support include:
Basic obedience
Owner education
Behavioural foundations
Loose lead walking
Recall
I do not offer breed-specific training programmes (with the exception of foundational scent work and bikejoring basics).
I believe effective training is driven primarily by the owner, supported by the environment, shaped by the relationship, and only then expressed through the dog. Training is not a one-off fix: it’s an ongoing process across a dog’s lifetime.
My Approach & Values
I approach dogs as dogs, not problems to be corrected.
A dog’s behaviour is information. Welfare comes before results, always. A dog that feels safe, mentally settled, and physically comfortable is capable of learning; a dog under stress is not.
I do not use punishment-based methods, fear, intimidation, or dominance-based language. I do not believe in causing physical or psychological harm in the name of training. Calm, consistency, and kindness are non-negotiable.
I take responsibility seriously. When mistakes happen—mine or a dog’s—I address them honestly, calmly, and professionally, with the aim of resolving issues rather than assigning blame.
Why Pawfect Adventures
Pawfect Adventures exists because I wanted to offer something personal, ethical, and genuinely local.
The business began alongside my Siberian Husky, Skylar, and evolved into work I care deeply about: improving the daily lives of dogs and their humans through reliable care, thoughtful training, and respect for each dog as an individual.
I want clients to feel confident, supported, and at ease—and dogs to feel safe, enriched, and understood.
If you’re looking for kind, structured, welfare-focused support, and are willing to be consistent and fair with your dog, we’re likely a good fit.
