I’m a dog trainer and behaviour consultant, I’ve worked with shelter dogs in Spain, and I’ve walked the journey myself with my own rescue dog, Sage. I’ve spent years working alongside and supporting dogs who are struggling, shut down, fearful, over-aroused, or misunderstood. 

 

I’ve spent a lot of time being with dogs when they are simply not okay.

Sitting quietly with them.
Walking beside them.
Letting them go at their pace.

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The dogs I’ve learned the most from are the ones who couldn’t cope - the ones labelled “difficult”, “too sensitive,” or “too much” and were rehomed or returned.

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I’m also a Certified Canine Massage Therapist and have a deep understanding and appreciation of the important role the nervous system plays in a dog’s emotional and physical state. 

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New Beginnings exists because I wanted adopters to have access to the kind of support I’ve seen make the biggest difference, before things get too overwhelming.