About Me
Hello, I'm Sorrel, I am passionate about helping dogs and their caregivers to understand one another, resolve behaviour issues, achieve training goals and build strong bonds based on trust, so that they can live together more harmoniously.
I only use kind, modern, science-based methods. I firmly believe that training should be fun and enjoyable for dogs and humans and involve rewards and games.
I believe in promoting understanding, connection and communication between dogs and humans and building relationships founded on trust and love.
It all started with my rescue dog
My background is many years of law in the City which means I tend to look closely at the detail and check things for sense. When a rescue dog joined our family in 2013 and I became a dog owner, I felt out of my depth and also slightly bewildered by the volume of often contradictory advice given to dog owners.
I questioned what I was being advised, read a lot and started to go on courses to learn as much as I could about dogs and their behaviour. Over time, I found myself on a journey from puzzled dog owner to modern dog trainer with a Level 5 qualification in canine behaviour. This means I am able to distinguish between “old school” myths and the science of how dogs learn; train dogs using kind, modern, effective techniques; understand what drives dogs’ behaviour and how to go about changing behaviour, should we need to, thoughtfully.
Qualified & Up To Date
I'm proud to be an assessed and qualified dog trainer with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and to have gained the IMDTB Level 5 qualification in understanding and working with canine behaviour.
It is important to me to keep up to date with the latest science and techniques. I regularly attend courses and seminars run by inspiring teachers such as Sarah Fisher, Chirag Patel and Ken Ramirez.
In 2022, I completed a year’s mentorship programme with Steve Mann and David Brice of the IMDT. In 2024, I completed a 12 month programme on Aggression in Dogs for Professionals by Amber Batson and in 2025 completed a five month course, also with Amber Batson on Understanding Juvenile Dog Behaviour.
Currently, I am studying for the COAPE Diploma in Dog Behaviour.
I am indebted to all the wonderful dogs with whom I have had the pleasure to meet and work, especially the rescue spaniels with whom I live.
