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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:
- Regulate emotions
- Build confidence and autonomy
- Reduce stress
- Engage with the world in a natural, enriching way
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:
- Level 3 Principles of Dog Training & Behaviour (OCN London – IMDT)
- Advanced Training & Behaviour courses
- Specialist study in aggression, separation anxiety, resource guarding, puppies, and instructor development
- A year-long professional mentorship with Steve Mann, CEO of the IMDT
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.
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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
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