About Me
Hi 👋
I'm Heather
I'm a fully qualified IMDT dog trainer serving Surrey and South West London with a passion for spaniels and working breed dogs and any kind of nosework sports like scentwork and gundog training!
When my first spaniel, Murphy, came into my life, everything changed...
Before I started working with dogs, I was in a completely different job – I worked for over 20 years in the music business, travelling the world, living the high life (Snoop was the first dawg I worked with!).
Then when I started working from home we decided it was the right time to get a dog to join our family and along came Murphy, a working springer spaniel girl, straight from a farm in Coventry.
She’d never been in a house. She was wild! I needed help, and quickly.
Thankfully I found an amazing trainer who set us up on the path to success. I remember the lightbulb moment in class where everything clicked into place – that moment that makes you want to punch the air!
From that point onwards we soared as a team and I found my new passion in dog training – so I gave up the pop scoop for the poop scoop!
And what I absolutely LOVE about my job is when I see YOU getting those lightbulb moments too. I still punch the air!!!
My training embraces modern positive-reward techniques
All of which have been scientifically proven to give results without causing intimidation, fear or pain or using aversive devices.
Taking a holistic approach to training, my aim is to help you build a rewarding and fulfilling bond with your puppy, adolescent, or adult dog that will last a lifetime.
I continue to attend courses and webinars to expand my knowledge and keep improving my skills so that I can be the best trainer I can be to help you and your dog.
"Heather is very knowledgeable and amazing at what she does.
She is happy to help with anything and listens to what is important for you and your pup."
Julie and Poppy
I am professionally qualified, accredited by the world-renowned IMDT
Verified by the Open College Network, IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) are recognised as the leading training and education provider for dog trainers and behaviourists within the industry worldwide. As part of my training, I was mentored by Steve Mann, IMDT Founder!
IMDT are one of the founding training organisations who have come together under the umbrella of the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter who work in unison for the benefit of dogs and dog owners. I am proud to display the Charter symbol which aligns me to the ethical and welfare conduct obligations which are at the heart of the Charter.
Accreditations
In addition to my IMDT dog training qualification, I regularly complete ongoing professional development to make sure I’m always working with the latest, most effective training methods.
Scurry Dog Instructors Course Course 2025
Reframing Reactivity Pro Course (Heart Dogs) 2024
UKSD Silver Scent Instructors Course Sep-23
ACE Freework Module 1 with Sarah Fisher Sept 2025
ACE Freework Practical with Sarah Fisher March 2024
Breed and Predatory Motor Patterns (IMDT) Jun-23
Other courses and qualifications: Recall Masterclass (IMDT) Jun-23 Loose Leadwalking Masterclass (IMDT) Jun-23 Separation Anxiety course with (IMDT) May-23 OCN Accredited Cert ‘Principles of Dog Training and Behaviour, Level 3 Dec-22 UKSD Bronze Scent Instructors Course Sep-22 IMDT Membership Assessment Pass with Merit Dec-22 IMDT Membership Assessment Pass with Merit Dec-22 Canine Adolescence Seminar Apr-22 Impulse Control Seminar (IMDT) Apr-22 The Exercises (Foundation to Advanced) (IMDT) Feb-22 Learning Theory (IMDT) Mar-22 2 day Career as a Dog Trainer (IMDT) Apr-21 4 days Practical Instructor Course (IMDT) Sep-21 Overcoming Separation Anxiety (DTC) Apr-21 Reactive Rascals (DTC) May-20 Canine Body Language (DTC) Apr-20