About

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Welcome to my website!

I’m a dog agility performance and behaviour specialist based in Derbyshire, working with handlers who want to improve not just what their dog does, but how their whole partnership performs under pressure.

My work focuses on both sides of the lead. Because in agility, it’s never just about the dog.

Behaviour, decision-making, confidence, and emotional state all play a role in how a round comes together or falls apart! I help handlers understand what’s really happening within their partnership, and how to make changes that actually transfer into training and competition.

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My Approach

I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all training.

Every dog and every handler brings something different to the ring, and the most effective progress comes from understanding those individual differences and working with them — not against them.

My approach combines:

• Dog behaviour and training
• Handler mindset and performance
• Real-world application under pressure

So instead of just building skills in isolation, we focus on how everything comes together when it matters.

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Experience & Background

I’ve been involved in dog training and agility for over 11 years, working with a wide range of breeds, temperaments, and training challenges.

I have two Grade 7 dogs, Flash and Milo, the highest level of agility in the UK, both of whom reached this level under the current progression system where agility wins are needed (not just the jumping wins that used to be used for progression) I also have a young dog, Quest who is currently Grade 4 and working his way up the grades despite his behavioural challenges.

Alongside this, I’ve previously run a successful agility and dog training school, where I supported hundreds of dogs and handlers through a wide range of behavioural and training challenges, helping to improve both performance and relationships.

I also share my work through:

• My books
• My podcasts
• Speaking and educational content

All centred around the reality of agility training, behaviour, and the human experience behind performance.

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What I Specialise In

I specialise in working with agility partnerships where things aren’t quite clicking the way they should.

This might look like:

• Anxiety or loss of confidence (dog, handler, or both)
• Neurodivergent handlers
• Inconsistency between training and competition
• Frustration around recurring patterns or behaviours
• Feeling stuck despite putting the work in

Rather than just adding more drills or skills, I help you understand:
👉 What’s happening
👉 Why it’s happening
👉 And what to do about it!!

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Why This Work Matters to Me

Agility is often presented as a sport of speed and skill.

But in reality, it’s a sport of partnership.

What you bring as a handler — your thoughts, your reactions, your confidence, your ability to adapt in the moment has a direct impact on your dog’s behaviour and performance.

When that partnership works, everything feels easier, clearer, and more enjoyable.

That’s what I help people build.

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A Note on Inclusivity

My work is designed to support a wide range of handlers, including those who are neurodivergent.

You don’t need to fit a particular mould to train or compete successfully. My aim is to provide support, structure, and understanding that allows you to work in a way that suits you and your dog.

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If You’re Ready to Take the Next Step

You can explore the different ways to work with me via the homepage, whether you’re looking for a focused one-off session, structured support, or in-person training.

What People Say

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Let’s start training together.

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