Train With Purpose. Live With Freedom.

Introducing Paige...

My Story: How I Became a Dog Trainer?

My journey into dog training began in 2016, when an 8‑week‑old Springer Spaniel × Border Collie puppy came into my life. I’d dreamed of having my own dog for years, and suddenly she was here - full of intelligence, energy, and chaos. I was young, eager, and had no idea where to start, so I did what most new owners do: I researched endlessly, tried everything I could find, and learned alongside her every single day.

She picked things up incredibly quickly, and it didn’t take long for me to realise I had a clever, high‑drive working‑breed mix on my hands. Being mostly Spaniel, she was strong‑willed, determined, and extremely prey‑driven. That meant relentless pulling, chasing anything that moved, and disappearing the moment she spotted a bird or water - even though her obedience at home was brilliant.

To give her the structure and stimulation she needed, I joined a local puppy class. We attended every week, and as soon as she was old enough, we moved into agility to challenge her brain and fulfil her working instincts. The instructors quickly noticed how passionate I was about training and how much I loved teaching her new skills. Before long, they invited me to help out with their group classes - the moment that sparked my journey into becoming a trainer myself.

Expanding my knowledge:

Helping in classes made me hungry to learn more. I began shadowing multiple trainers, attending different centres, and gaining hands‑on experience with a huge variety of dogs, breeds, and behavioural issues. But despite all the learning, one thing became clear: No one could offer a new solution for my own dog’s biggest struggles. Her obsession with birds and water, her extreme pulling in new environments and her ability to snap leads and vanish across fields left me feeling defeated. I’d tried every method I’d been taught. Nothing changed.

The turning point:

After countless snapped leads, blistered hands, long‑line burns, and more than a few panic‑filled moments watching her swim in circles around a lake for hours because of one duck… After watching her sprint through multiple farmers’ fields because she’d snapped her lead chasing a crow…

I realised something had to change. I needed to be more open‑minded. I needed to explore tools and techniques that weren’t being talked about in the classes I’d attended. So I went back to researching - properly this time. That’s when I discovered Balanced Training and the success stories behind it. I was instantly invested. This led me to shadow and learn from some incredible trainers who opened my eyes to a whole new level of communication, clarity and safety. For the first time, I saw a path that could give my dog what she truly needed: freedom without fear.

Finding the missing piece:

Learning how to use E‑collars, prong collars and slip leads correctly changed everything for us. These tools - used fairly, safely and with proper guidance - became the final piece of the puzzle. They gave me:

A reliable recall around any distraction
A solid heel in every environment
The ability to give my dog safe, off‑lead freedom
The confidence to explore new places together without worry

I’m genuinely grateful for the trainers who taught me how to use these tools properly. They didn’t just change my dog’s life - they shaped my entire career.

From Struggle to Success:

Today, we still love agility just as much as we did in the beginning.
We’ve competed at:

The Kennel Club International Agility Festival
The British Agility Championships Final
Crufts - (2022, 2024 & 2025)
And reached Grade 7 - meaning we’ve successfully worked our way through all seven competitive grades.

What started as a young girl with a clever, chaotic puppy has grown into a career I adore!

Why I do what I do?

To say I love my job is an understatement. Helping owners transform their relationship with their dogs - giving them the freedom, confidence and connection they’ve always dreamed of - brings me so much joy.

Every dog deserves clarity. Every owner deserves support. And I’m here to help you achieve both.