Why Am I The Doggy Doctor?

As a child, I wanted two things. The first was to be a doctor. The second was to have a dog - but my parents said no. I worked hard to achieve the first aim in 1981 and worked for many years in the NHS. Having married another doctor, I finally achieved my second aim, getting a Border Collie called Ben in 1983. Several other dogs followed. I learnt a lot about training dogs and then taught at a local dog training club. Some years later I took on a dog with severe fear aggression. To help him, and to avoid being bitten so often, I trained as a dog behaviourist, too. 

In 2008, after 7 reorganisations in 11 years each requiring me to reapply for my own job, I got fed up, took early retirement and relocated to the beautiful Ards peninsula. Being easily bored and wanting a new challenge, I turned my hobby into a business.

I have over 35 years experience of dog training and behaviour work and there's not a lot I haven't seen or done by now. 

I hold the Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management (with Distinction) and I'm proud to be the first Kennel Club Accredited Instructor in Behavioural Training in Ireland.

My passion is teaching people how to understand, train and help their problem dogs.