Way back before I started Smart Dogs Training in Newcastle, when I was just 7 years old, my uncle had a German Shepherd who I will never forget. I fell in love with him the moment I met him. Spending weeks with Diesel, I knew I wanted a dog for myself who I could train. 17 years later, once I completed my degree in Engineering, I bought my first puppy, a Belgian Malinois! Little did I know how challenging it would be. However, I found it highly rewarding as I began to understand how and why dogs behave the way they do. I faced many challenges with my own dog, which I found frustrating and extremely stressful. After I started to attend numerous classes, online seminars, and read books, I began to understand more of canine behaviour and started to overcome many problems myself, which I found highly satisfying. I knew I'd like to do the same for others. I began to help pet dog owners in my local park and after seeing the transition from frustrated and upset dog owners to happy and playful ones, I became obsessed with helping other dog owners around, in the form of Smart Dogs Training in Newcastle. I'm studying further to become a behaviourist to learn more about the behaviour of all canines, from small to large breeds, which provides me with a better understanding of why certain dogs behave the way they do. This knowledge helps me understand their different needs.