About Annie

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All About Annie!

The Early Years

Since as long as I can remember i’ve always been absolutely obsessed with dogs (in fact, at one point I was convinced I actually was one.) Growing up around many different types of dogs and training them, as well as working through their unique behavioural issues further developed this love of the animal and inspired my later academic pursuits.

People told me their dog was ‘just stubborn’ or ‘naughty’ and I was able to point out what was actually happening from the dogs point of view and mend this lack of understanding. By translating what was really going on inside the dogs brain back to the owners, I could often resolve behavioural problems they had been struggling with for years and mend fractured relationships. From here I decided I wanted a greater understanding of exactly how and why dogs were behaving in these ways, which led me to study their behaviour professionally to help owners and dogs alike.

Higher Education

I’m a graduate of Exeter University in Animal Behaviour where I studied for four years, including one years study in South Carolina. I am based in Buckhurst Hill, Essex. I can easily reach most of the M11 corridor including Woodford, Loughton, Epping, Hertford, Chelmsford, Harlow, Bishops Stortford, Saffron Walden and East London.

I also offer virtual 121 sessions via zoom where I can successfully help with a range of behavioural problems. If you’re unsure about which option is best suited for your individual situations please do not hesitate to give me a call or email me and I’ll be happy to help and talk you through pricing

Certification

Since studying Animal Behaviour at Exeter University I shadowed lots of different trainers with an aim of setting up my own business with a whole toolkit of approaches. I have since been certified with both the Guild of Dog Trainers and Canine & Feline Behaviour Association. I am a CFBA accredited Canine Behaviourist which means most insurers will allow you to claim behaviourist fees back if you ask your vet to refer you over to me.

My studies and experience working with animals allowed me to develop a scientific, evidence based approach to working with animals. This coupled with continued work experience and research into the scientific basis of behaviour have allowed me to really refine my approach to dog behaviour and training.

And now?

I modify dog behaviour by helping the owners to better communicate with their dogs. This ranges from addressing severe anxiety to training a strong recall. I pride myself on being a science based trainer, using positive reinforcement based training.

Part of what makes me successful in this field is my compassion for the owners as well as the dogs I see. Having worked through behavioural problems with two of my own rescues, I am well aware of the distress and heart break that can accompany a ‘difficult dog’.

There is no judgement  or ‘telling off’- we all do the best we can from the knowledge we have and it is my job to help you on that educational journey. My primary purpose is to bring peace back into the house, to make you LOVE your dog, and look forward to a stronger relationship.