In 1979 I saw a puppy in a pet shop window in Long Eaton. In my pocket I had £2 that I had saved to buy a book - Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson.  Somehow I convinced my parents to let me buy the puppy (yes, she cost £2!) and that's when my love for dogs began.

That first dog was Suzy (1979-1993). Since then I've shared my life with Brandy (1990-2005), Barney (1999-2000), Jessie (2005-2020), Luna (2020-) and Judy (2023-). Each one of these dogs has taught me something important, whether it be the power of a dog to love unconditionally, the need for patience and understanding, or that no walk is ever long enough!

As you can see, I've always been passionate about caring for dogs and helping them to live happy and fulfilled lives.

With years of dog handling experience gained by living with my own dogs, I wanted to start a business that would help other owners with day-to-day care and lifelong training, while at the same time fulfilling my dream of working with dogs.

It took a long time, with life throwing in many twists and turns along the way, but more than two decades after attending my first dog training seminar in 1999, the opportunity presented itself. In 2021, as a responsible and ethical person, I re-qualified in dog and puppy training, behaviour, nutrition and other specialities and started my dog-centred business. In 2024, feeling I had valuable life experience to offer, I decided to branch out in an unusual direction and added pet bereavement counselling to my suite of services.  Then in 2025, I took on the role of wedding chaperone.

You might say, I'm living the good life but I'd disagree. I'd say it's a great life!