About Me
Having been animal-mad since the day I was born, I was highly disappointed that I could never persuade my family into getting a dog. I was also really sad when I learned as I grew older that we used to have a family farm that had been sold when I was small. (I so wish I could have grown up there!)
To compensate for the void of animals in my life I spent as much time as possible during my childhood & teen years looking after & exercising other people’s dogs & horses for them – where I could be in my element; as well as reading everything about dogs that I could get my hands on. (I was also very content with the fact that next-door’s Border Collie spent half her time in our house with me!)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY DEAR MUM, DAPHNE WOOLDRIDGE.
HERE SHE IS BACK ON THE FAMILY FARM IN THE 1950s
WITH HER FAVOURITE BOY
It was not until I eventually owned my own property, about 20 years ago, that I could finally become a dog-owner & feel complete. The pressing demands of the bills however still meant that I could not pursue a career with animals as I would have loved.
WITH MY TWO DOGS, CHARLIE & CASSIE
Now in my forties & determined to make a change, I have obtained my dog psychology qualification. Having also completed advanced training in Jan Fennell’s "Dog Listener" methods &, with the necessary veterinary endorsements of my practise, obtained Membership of the International Association of Canine Professionals, I am at long last able to work with the closest things to my heart – dogs & people!
Every case is a new adventure & the reward of seeing a happy dog & an even happier owner as the improvements begin to take shape is the best feeling in the world.
Now I love my job!!
