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A Different Way of Understanding Behaviour
Every dog and every child brings their own experiences, ways of communicating, and needs into the world. My work brings together two areas I care deeply about: helping people understand and support their dogs, and creating opportunities for children to learn through meaningful relationships with animals.
Although these are different kinds of work, both begin with curiosity, respect, and an understanding that learning happens best when individuals feel safe, connected, and able to make choices.
SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC. IN-PERSON AND ONLINE ACROSS CANADA
Two Pathways for Growth
Understanding Comes First
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE WORK
Behaviour doesn't happen in isolation. It emerges from an individual's emotional systems, experiences, needs and environment.
Grounded in animal behaviour science and affective neuroscience, my work begins with understanding what lies beneath behaviour, rather than simply trying to change what we see.
Care, connection and play are the interconnected foundations of this approach, creating opportunities for safety, learning and meaningful, lasting change.
