Hi, I'm Kim.

I started this business because I genuinely love what I do — helping dogs and their owners get to a better place together. And after 15+ years of working with dogs, I'm still just as passionate about it.

My career started with a big love of dogs and not much else. Over time, that passion turned into proper academic study, professional qualifications, and a business I'm really proud of.

Today, I'm a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist — which means I don't just train dogs, I understand how they think, feel, and experience the world. That scientific foundation is what sets my work apart. I'm not guessing. I'm applying genuine expertise.

Qualifications

  • MSc Clinical Animal Behaviour and Welfare — Distinction

  • MSc Psychology

  • BSc Psychology

  • Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) — Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)

  • ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Animal Training Instructor

  • Full Member — Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC)

  • Full Member — Association of Pet Dog Trainers

  • ABTC - Clinical Animal Behaviourist

  • ABTC - Registered Animal behaviour technician

  • Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) — SAPro

  • Voted one of Harrogate's top 3 dog trainers (ThreeBestRated.co.uk)

Because I'm a Full APBC Member and Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, your sessions with me may be covered by your pet insurance. It's always worth checking with your provider.

What it means for you

When you work with me, you get more than a trainer. You get someone who has spent years studying canine behaviour at the highest academic level — and who brings that knowledge to every single client.

You also only ever work with me. From your first call to your last session, it's always Kim. No assistants, no handoffs, no inconsistency. That's important to me, and I think it matters for your dog too.

The Happy Dog Podcast

I also host The Happy Dog Podcast — a series designed to give dog owners honest, practical, science-based advice. Topics range from puppy prep to separation anxiety to navigating the teenage months.

You can find it on Spotify or through the website. It's free, it's genuinely useful, and it gives you a sense of how I work before you even get in touch.

→ Listen to The Happy Dog Podcast on Spotify

For other professionals

I work closely with vets, vet nurses, and other animal professionals on complex behaviour cases. If you'd like to refer a client or discuss a case, please see my Vet Referral page or get in touch directly.

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