Meet the Team
Laura Ward
Laura Ward is an ABTC Accredited Clinical Animal Behaviour Practitioner, who specialises in dog aggression and reactivity.
She has had a passion for animal behaviour from a young age, and as a dog owner of several rescues can relate to the emotional rollercoaster owning a dog with behaviour problems can bring.
Her first career was as a Registered Veterinary nurse, starting training at the age of 17y, and qualifying in 2009. With the urge to do more to improve animal welfare still strong, Laura completed a BSc (Hons) in Applied Animal Behaviour. From here, in 2014, Minds Alike was born.
Laura will take the time to understand your dog's issues, considering theoretical and practical knowledge of dog behaviour, emotions, neuroscience and health. Being accredited with the ABTC, APBC, TCBTS, and APDT demonstrates Laura’s passion for industry regulation and thorough assessment processes.
Sam Allnutt
Sam Allnutt is an ABTC Accredited Animal Training Instructor and full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT 01177).
Sam has always been fascinated by the unique bond between humans and their dogs and believes that every dog deserves a loving home and every owner deserves the joy of a well-behaved and happy companion.
Her first dog was an adorable Boxer called Bosch, who had challenges after being attacked out on a walk. Sam struggled finding an ethical, reward-based trainer who could help her, inspiring Sam to start her journey to become an accredited dog trainer.
Sam’s invaluable experience includes working at Dog Trust, both as a Training and Behaviour Adviser and in the role of Education and Community Officer, bringing her passion for educating children on dog safety and ownership directly to schools.
Let Sam’s expertise guide you and your dog towards enjoying a happy and fulfilled life together.
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Amy Wathen
Amy Wathen is an enthusiastic student member of the Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT), a community dedicated to using cutting-edge, science-driven methods. PACT emphasises the significance of understanding and respecting canine behaviour, ethology, and learning principles.
Amy's affection for animals stems from her upbringing in a bustling household filled with dogs, cats, cockatiels, hamsters, guinea pigs, chickens, rabbits, and horses. Her experience extends to caring for rescue dogs, including those with unique challenges.
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Sue White
Sue brings over two decades of experience as an Agility Instructor and Competitor.
Sue has a remarkable record of success, having owned and trained 10 Championship Level dogs, triumphed as a winner at Crufts and has secured gold medals in ParaAgility competitions.
As a Kennel Club Approved Agility Instructor, Sue's expertise is well recognised in the field.
Beyond agility, she expands her skill set as a licensed human remains detection handler, collaborating with two licensed dogs to make a difference.
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Lucy French
Lucy’s passion for animals led her to leave a city role many years ago to pursue her dream. For the past 10 years, she has been running a successful dog walking and boarding business.
She is a full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT 01588) and an Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council. Lucy also holds a National Certificate and Diploma in Horse Management.
Lucy has a deep commitment to rescuing animals and enjoys spending quality time with - end enriching the lives of - her two rescue dogs, cat and horse.
We're committed to fostering a deep understanding between dogs and their owners.
Through our tailored training and behaviour programs, we enrich the lives of dogs by establishing a clear communication system, reinforcing positive appropriate behaviours, promoting self-control, and providing essential mental stimulation.
We strongly advocate for regulation within the behaviour and training industry. While it's currently not mandatory to adhere to specific professional standards, our trainers are proudly affiliated with organisations supporting industry regulation, adhering to a strict code of conduct and ethics.
Why choose us?
We know that it can be hard to choose who to trust with your dog (especially given that anyone can call themselves a dog trainer or behaviourist!) so we’re proud to tell you exactly what makes us different… and, dare we say, worth paying that little bit more for!
Experienced
We are all experienced professionals who bring a wealth of skills and expertise to help you.
Accredited
We are qualified and accredited, so you can be sure that you and your dog are in safe hands.
Loyal Clients
Clients often say that we’re really special and, having worked with us, won’t go anywhere else.
Vet Approved
We’re recommended by lots of local vets and, of course, they choose us for their own dogs too.
Insightful
We pride ourselves on how we use our in-depth knowledge to personalise our approach.
Ethical
We use only kind, ethical and reward based training methods, which are backed by science.
What Clients Are Saying
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