Who am I?

A good question! I am a dog trainer based in the far West of Cornwall. My life revolves around dogs and we have a super dog friendly holiday cottage that we welcome guests to all year round.

My background, or as I say my ‘previous life’ was in the fast-moving area of marketing and business development, as well as editing and writing. I have worked in many businesses from advertising agencies to accountancy firms. In 2005 I moved from corporate to canine after a move to Cornwall and realised I had found my passion.

The transition to dog training made more sense than it sounds. I had moved from a life of problem-solving business growth and development to problem solving with client’s dogs. My background gives me some innovative tools and a refreshingly non-judgemental and practical approach to my client’s challenges.

Moving to the furthest west town in England, close to the beautiful and rugged Land’s End, has its challenges. When I first set up my dog training business, West Cornwall Dog Training, I realised it had a potential client catchment area that is 75% water! However, with my business acumen and lots of determination, my dog training business grew from a few agility classes to a thriving in-person and now online business.

Carolyn and her partner Simon are currently owned by a gorgeous German shepherd cross greyhound, Jess. She has transformed under Carolyn’s care, from a nervous 5-month-old rescue in to a confident and cheeky adult.

That's all about me. How about you?

Dog training seems so complicated these days, doesn’t it? There are so many conflicting opinions to wade through on social media and tv shows.

Google your issue and you will get a whole heap of results … which one to pick?

Speak to your neighbours and your friends and you will get a lot of 'my dog' information ... is that right for YOUR dog?

This is so typical of clients that I see. Often these different sources conflict in their way of training and their attitude. You feel like you need to be doing something, and it can be hard to curate all that information to find out what is for the best.

How confusing for you … how confusing for your dog.

Maybe it is time for a fresh approach

My aim is to empower YOU to help your dog.
 
I inspire dog owners to build the best relationship with their dog through simple foundations and well-proven problem solving principles.

I offer guides and resources where you can step away from traditional dog training techniques and learn the common-sense and practical skills to succeed.

More than anything, I help you build the best relationship with your dog.

And what can be better than that?