Canine Author, Blogger and Freelance Writer

 One dog represents the catalyst, the trigger for my transformation into a writer specialising in canine training and behaviour with particular focus on the sensitive souls that come under the label of 'reactive dogs'. A dog needing extra help, empathy, and understanding to cope with our world, and my devoted companion laying at — or when cold, on — my feet as I type. Finn is the reason that I found my way into the dog world, and the inspiration behind all that I do now I am here. 

Understanding of dogs is better now than it has ever been. Science has proof of dogs' emotional lives, reinforcing what many have known for a long time. Kindness and empathy for the dogs in our care is becoming central to how we coexist. We can go further. There is more understanding to gain. More ways we can empower our dogs. Enrich their lives as they enrich ours.

Come with me on a journey towards harmony. Learn how to the very best life for you and your dog together. Join me to discover Good Guardianship – your dogs will thank you! 

Imposter syndrome is a pervasive and persistent feeling of fraudulence or inadequacy. Widely experienced but far less widely known of, it can severely damage or even halt career progression. One of the best ways to begin tackling imposter syndrome is to find support. You can do that in my Facebook group Conquering Confidence: Imposter Syndrome Support. I have also started a Conquering Confidence blog.

Live online workshops in small groups or individual sessions will also be available soon. If you want to register interest, send me a message via the 'Contact' page.

Dogs are one of the most popular companion animals, and many of them go through life confident and happy with the world around them. A significant number do not - the scared dogs, the anxious dogs, the ones who are terrified when approached by another dog, person, or a whole range of possible things. These dogs react to the causes of their fear in a range of ways, all of which combine to make what are called 'reactive dogs', the ones who cannot cope and have to find a way to tell us. They may be labelled 'bad’, ‘aggressive’, or 'vicious' when they are none of those things. They are scared, and it is up to us to learn and to help.

Learn how fear, anxiety and stress affect the dog. Follow the chemical and physiological changes that happen in the fear response. Find out the potential causes of reactive behaviours, and how to help a puppy have the best chance of avoiding reactivity as they grow and mature into an adult. Discover how to help the reactive dog develop a better relationship with the world. Finish reading this book better understanding reactive dogs.