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ABOUT SIOBHAN

Dogs have been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember.
My approach is grounded in empathy, science, and deep respect for the dog–human relationship. I believe behaviour is communication and that lasting change comes from understanding the emotional and environmental needs of each individual dog and their family.

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

I began my professional journey working hands-on with dogs across a wide range of settings in the UK, including dog walking, day-care, boarding, grooming, and kennel environments.

These roles gave me invaluable real-world experience with dogs of all breeds, temperaments, and backgrounds, often in high-arousal group settings.

Alongside this, I worked full-time in a stable yard in my early years, developing strong foundations in animal care, observation, and welfare.

SCENT WORK & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

A core element of my work is scent work and tracking, which I use extensively as a welfare-led tool, particularly for anxious or reactive dogs. Scent-based activities help dogs:

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

My formal training took place primarily in the UK through the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and other leading providers.
This includes:

I continue to learn through conferences, seminars, workshops, and practical courses with leading educators in modern, ethical training.

RESCUE & REHABILITATION

I am deeply committed to rescue work and have supported rehabilitation for dogs from challenging backgrounds in both the UK and Spain, including Romanian street dogs.

While living in Spain, I hand-reared puppies from one day old using Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and structured developmental protocols used in guide dog and military programmes.

CURRENT WORK

Today, I run a small, personal boarding kennel with residential training in Andalusia, Spain. My husband, Tony, manages the boarding side, while I focus on behaviour and residential training work. This allows dogs to learn in calm, real-life environments with individual attention