About Golden Paws Training

I share my life with two Golden Retrievers, Louie and Gracie, who are everything I love about the breed – cheeky, full of character, and always keeping me on my toes! They’ve taught me so much, and they’re a huge part of the reason I do what I do.

I’ve been involved in dog training from a young age, starting out in agility with my first Golden Retriever, Millie. From there, I quickly fell in love with the world of dog sports. Since then, I’ve trained in a wide variety of disciplines with my dogs including Hoopers, Competitive Obedience, Scent Detection, and Mantrailing. I love exploring what dogs are capable of, and proving that Goldens can do so much more than they’re often given credit for!

One of my proudest achievements has been qualifying Louie for Crufts in 2024, 2025 and 2026, and won our obedience class in both 2024 and 2025. Competing at such a prestigious event in a busy, high-pressure environment was an incredible experience, and seeing all the time and training we’d put in come together in the ring is something I’ll always be proud of!

Alongside training, I also hold a Bachelor of Science in Canine Therapy and I am a fully qualified Canine Hydrotherapist. This job has shaped the way I train, helping me understand how physical health, movement and emotional wellbeing all influence behaviour. I strongly believe that effective training means looking at the whole dog, not just the behaviour on the surface.

Golden Paws Dog Training brings together everything I’ve learned so far. My approach is kind, clear and is always being adapted to keep up to date with the current research  with a focus on making training enjoyable, rewarding and effective for both dog and owner.