Dogs are my superpower. I have always had an affinity with dogs and so it made sense to spend my life with them.

My first job was at working at a family farm, where I spent my weekends caring and learning about the animals. I spent any spare time training my family dog and looking after my loan pony.

Whilst studying, I started walking and boarding dogs part time and eventually turned it into a career. I have worked in animal care for 13 years and specifically with dogs for 8 years now.

I have grown up with rescue dogs all my life and through my years of owning and working with all different dogs, I have learnt a lot about behaviour and training.

I am currently training to qualify as a professional dog trainer.

Growing up in South Africa, I was fortunate to always have animals in my life, including dogs and cats, and to be surrounded by animal lovers like myself. My interest in animal interactions and behaviour led to me completing a masters in 2016 in environmental sciences and conservation.

Understanding animal behaviour and interactions afforded me the opportunity to complete a wildlife rehabilitation course and I got to work hands on with injured animals at a wildlife rehabilitation centre.

In December 2019, my husband and I rescued two special Labradors, Athena and Leia, found abandoned on a freeway. These two fur babies are an important part of our lives and we are so grateful to have rescued them.

I decided to combine my passion for dogs, outdoors and being active into a career of dog walking and care. I am constantly learning new things about canine behaviour and training.