About Trained by Dog

Welcome to Trained by Dog.

I'm Wendy, I set up Trained by Dog after becoming disillusioned with my corporate job, sitting behind a computer all day, feeling like I never made a difference. I walked away from corporate life in 2021 determined to do something I loved, and the obvious choice was to help as many people and dogs to have a wonderful life.

I am passionate about helping people to have dogs they can take anywhere, be proud of, and to make sure dogs and humans have a wonderful relationship with their companion.

I have always loved dogs, currently I have five dogs:

Harry - my SPCA special, small scruffy little terrier, the snuggliest little chap who is living his best life getting to chase rabbits during the day and sleep by the fire at night.

Chester - when my partner, Jarrod, decided he wanted a 'real dog' we found Chester on a farm, riddled with worms and at six weeks old was not a healthy pup. Now he's a healthy old gentleman, a labrador x collie who is known as our 'fun police'; he's the sensible dog who keeps all the others in line.

Ziggy - another SPCA special, a red heading dog who can be anxious and needs a lot of love and care to cope with life. Zig is known affectionately as the 'problem child' and can be reactive. He's taught me so much about how to be a better dog trainer and a better person. Zig competes in agility but his favourite pastime is curling up as close to the fire as possible.

Willow - our accidental adoption! Willow is a black and white border collie who was staying with us when the first Covid lockdown happened in 2020, we fell in love with her and so she had to stay. Willow also competes in agility and loves running as fast as she can - she is the best trail dog!

Tonic - our special little puppy. Tonic is a lilac and white border collie, she has grown into a great companion. Competing in agility, and loving life as the friendliest, cleverest little pup... chasing rabbits, rolling in mud and collecting all the toys (and toilet rolls) in the house.