about us

A Dog’s Best Friend is all about my passion for dogs, it is my desire to help you have a well behaved, well grounded dog who is a pleasure to have in your home.  It is my belief that there is no behaviour that your dog displays that you should have to put up with. I run Practical Dog & Puppy training classes for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced abilities. In the Beginners class we will cover all the basic commands together with some very practical ones too, that you can use in everyday scenarios. The Intermediate class will build on what has already been learned and becomes more complex and challenging for both dog and owner. Advanced class is an introduction to Agility which is so much fun and a great bonding activity for all. Hoopers is a low impact agility sport for dogs of all ages, breeds and health status, if your dog likes to run and to eat, then this could be the sport for you and your dog. This provides great exercise, mental stimulation and training all in one!

I provide an essential, one off, Pre Puppy Preparation Visit and 1-1 sessions for both Training and Behavioural Rehabilitation for any issues your dog might have.

I am

Fully qualified member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) which means that when dog or puppy training, I only use force free, positive, current, up to date, science based methods.

An Approved Instructor with The Dog Training College

A Licensed Canine Body Language Instructor through The Dog Training College.

An Affiliated Trainer with PAWSABLE who provide training for dogs to specifically work with children with Autism.

Dogs for Autism, which is a charity providing dogs for people of any age, assistance dogs, and for whom I am also a trainer.

Fully qualified Assistance Dog Trainer where the training for the dog is unique to the individual’s needs.

Successfully trained dogs to become working School Therapy Dogs within Local Authority schools.

Fully insured, Disclosure Scotland checked and hold a current Pet First Aid certificate.

Dogs are not just my passion, they are more of an obsession!