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My love of animals began at an early age, and although I originally hoped to become a vet, life initially took me in a different direction. After graduating in Business and Human Resource Management, I spent 20 years working as an HR Consultant—developing a deep understanding of relationships, communication and the factors that influence behaviour.

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My path changed through my own experiences as a dog owner. Living with dogs displaying separation anxiety, reactivity and destructive behaviour gave me first-hand insight into how challenging and emotionally draining life can become when you do not understand what your dog is trying to communicate.

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Working with a professional behaviourist transformed not only my dogs’ behaviour, but also my understanding of canine language. It inspired me to retrain as a Canine Behaviourist and, in 2016, I founded Hounds ’n’ Harmony with one clear purpose: to help owners understand the underlying cause of behaviour, rather than simply trying to manage the symptoms.

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Since then, I have continued to develop my expertise through advanced study, including a Graduate Programme in Canine Language and Behaviour. In 2017, I introduced my exclusive home-boarding service, followed by Kinesiology in 2024—allowing me to offer additional support for the emotional wellbeing of the person at the other end of the lead.

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Through years of working closely with dogs and their owners, I came to recognise that challenging behaviour rarely exists in isolation. Lasting change depends on understanding the wider picture—how a dog experiences their relationships, the resources around them, their sense of safety and their ability to explore the world with confidence.

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From this understanding, I developed the Four Pillars of the Hounds ’n’ Harmony approach: Relationships, Resources, Safety & Security, and Exploration. Together, they provide a structured yet individual framework for identifying what is driving behaviour and creating meaningful, lasting change—strengthening the relationship between dogs and the people who share their lives.