Hi, I’m Victoria 👋
I'm a qualified Dynamic Dog practitioner, helping dog owners, trainers and behaviour professionals explore whether physical discomfort could be contributing to behaviour.
I spent over seven years working in a dog rescue centre, as part of the training and behaviour team. During that time I worked closely with a wide range of dogs presenting with complex behavioural challenges — and it quickly became clear that training alone was often not enough. Like many trainers, I could see that key pieces of the puzzle were missing.
I hold a level 6 qualification, First Class BSc (Hons) in Animal Management and Applied Science from Sparsholt College and University Centre, where I was also awarded the Marwell Wildlife Prize for the highest overall grade. My academic background underpins everything I do, but collaboration and real-world application sit at the heart of my work.
My work focuses on supporting fellow professionals to look beyond training alone, so together we can better understand the dogs in front of us and create more effective, compassionate plans for both dogs and their owners.
My origin story
My current and passionate focus is dog health and wellbeing, and how physical, emotional, and environmental factors intersect with behaviour. As a Dynamic Dog practitioner, I work alongside trainers, behaviourists, and vets to provide a broader perspective - not to replace anyone’s role, but to enhance it.
I’m deeply committed to working collaboratively with other professionals, sharing knowledge, and supporting ethical, welfare-led practice. When we work together, we can help more dogs, and the people who love them, in meaningful, sustainable ways.
Why Dynamic Dog?
Murphy’s Story
Murphy is my golden retriever, and about as far from “typical” as you can imagine. From the day we brought him home, it was clear something wasn’t quite right. He struggled to sleep, became easily overstimulated and hyperactive, and found touch difficult.
A Dynamic Dog assessment played a crucial role in helping our vets diagnose him with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and occult Tethered Cord Syndrome - rare conditions in dogs.
Having a diagnosis changed everything!
Understanding Murphy’s pain has allowed us to manage his world more thoughtfully and holistically, and start to support his wellbeing in ways that truly helps him. Check out the hypermobility article in my ‘research links’ area - it’s fascinating!
My goal now is to help as many ‘quirky’ dogs as possible, as we many need to do more than just good training!
