dog trainer with a dog

Hi, my name is marta.

I am a qualified dog trainer, certified by the Dog Training College (DTC), having earned their well-respected Certificate in Dog Training. I am committed to ongoing professional development and am currently studying Behaviour Adjustment Training (BAT) techniques through Grisha Stewart’s Academy.

In addition to my private work, I also train with Friendly Creatures and Doug’s Dogs Daycare. I’ve completed a year-long mentorship with Lydia Burke, the founder of Friendly Creatures and a highly respected dog trainer and animal behaviourist.

My training philosophy is rooted in force-free, reward-based methods. By focusing exclusively on positive reinforcement, I not only help dogs learn desired behaviours but also strengthen the bond between dogs and their humans.

qualifications

There are general blueprints for training dogs that are fairly straightforward to follow. However, every dog is an individual—with their own personality, temperament, and learning style. That’s why dog training should be a personal process, tailored to suit the unique needs of each dog and their human.

A badge with the text 'CERTIFIED DOG TRAINER' and checkmarks for 'Vetted,' 'Monitored,' and 'Reviewed'.
Logo of Grisha Stewart Academy featuring a stylized dog head with a web-like design inside, surrounded by the text "Grisha Stewart Academy" and the subtitle "Empowered Animals LLC" on a black background.
Certificate or badge that reads 'Canine Reactivity Specialist' from a training college.
Badge for Canine Scentwork Specialist from a training college.
Canine Body Language Specialist certification badge with a dark blue background, white text, and a green banner.
A badge for puppy training specialist from a training college, featuring a crest with laurel leaves.
A badge for the 'Children and Dogs Specialist' from the American Train Your Dogs College.