About
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My qualifications and professional development
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My Story
I am a professional animal behaviourist and marine mammal researcher with over 20 years of experience working with animals. I have always been passionate about canine behaviour and welfare.
I started my career working as a zookeeper responsible for the care and training of primates at Leningrad Zoo. After studying zoology I specialised in marine mammal behavioural ecology and spent nine years working on the Caspian Seal Project at the University of Leeds where I gained my PhD.
Throughout my career I have always been passionate about dogs. In the early days I paid my way through university by running my own dog grooming business, working as a security dog handler and working as a veterinary assistant in my sister's practice.
In addition to my degrees in Biology I have received a PgDip in Clinical Animal Behaviour at the University of Edinburgh.
I am very keen to promote science based knowledge and increase public awareness of animal behaviour and welfare. I run a website focussed on providing reviews of recently published canine research for Russian dog owners. The principle aim of this is to help debunk many of the existing myths and preconceptions and to ensure the application of best practice management and care of animals through research, education and training.
I regularly attend cutting-edge dog training and behaviour conferences. In 2014 I was chosen to attend the International training programme at the Dogs Trust in London where I received lots of valuable knowledge on different aspects of dogs rehoming and rehabilitation.
I live in Stainland with my husband, two Jack Russell's adopted from the RSPCA and a rescued cat. My aim is to help you to create a well-mannered, happy family pet and to build the bond between you so that you can really enjoy life with your dog.
I am a professional animal behaviourist and marine mammal researcher with over 20 years of experience working with animals. I have always been passionate about canine behaviour and welfare.
I started my career working as a zookeeper responsible for the care and training of primates at Leningrad Zoo. After studying zoology I specialised in marine mammal behavioural ecology and spent nine years working on the Caspian Seal Project at the University of Leeds where I gained my PhD.
Throughout my career I have always been passionate about dogs. In the early days I paid my way through university by running my own dog grooming business, working as a security dog handler and working as a veterinary assistant in my sister's practice.
In addition to my degrees in Biology I have received a PgDip in Clinical Animal Behaviour at the University of Edinburgh.
I am very keen to promote science based knowledge and increase public awareness of animal behaviour and welfare. I run a website focussed on providing reviews of recently published canine research for Russian dog owners. The principle aim of this is to help debunk many of the existing myths and preconceptions and to ensure the application of best practice management and care of animals through research, education and training.
I regularly attend cutting-edge dog training and behaviour conferences. In 2014 I was chosen to attend the International training programme at the Dogs Trust in London where I received lots of valuable knowledge on different aspects of dogs rehoming and rehabilitation.
I live in Stainland with my husband, two Jack Russell's adopted from the RSPCA and a rescued cat. My aim is to help you to create a well-mannered, happy family pet and to build the bond between you so that you can really enjoy life with your dog.
