My Story

After more than a decade coaching people at a leading global tech company, I realised what I loved most was helping others feel confident and capable.

I’ve always wanted to work with animals. When I was little, I dreamed of becoming a vet, but life took me down a different path. Then four years ago, I met Buckley, our Cocker Spaniel, and she completely changed everything. She’s beautiful, energetic, and full of personality, but she was also a huge challenge in those early days. Helping her thrive completely changed the direction of my life.

Learning from the best

I started shadowing another trainer, then went on to learn from as many people as I could. I’ve invested over $13,000 in hands on education, courses, and seminars to make sure I’m always bringing the best, most effective tools to the people I work with.

I’ve been fortunate to be able to learn in person from the world’s best trainers, including Michael Ellis, Tom Davis, Jacob Morgan, Will Atherton, Forrest Micke and Pat Stuart. (If you don’t know these names, they have some incredible content you should watch). Here in Australia I’ve spent time watching and learning from 12 different dog training companies, taking in as much as I can to then tailor my own approach.

Every one of these experiences has shaped how I train. Blending calm, practical communication with an understanding that real progress happens when both the human and the dog feel supported.