I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT) & behaviourist from an ABTC certified course as well as Emergency Canine First Aid Certified.

I love and understand dogs and thus believe in ethical, positive training and interaction with your dog. Dogs after all are domesticated animals with brains thought to be on par with a 2-3 yr old child and like a child they need us to teach them and support them. I have thus made it my job to help you communicate with your dog and be there for them when you can't.

Ella has a degree in neuroscience and joined us whilst looking for a ‘proper job.’ She excelled and so I am very pleased to say with the help of the dogs we have managed to persuade her to stay on helping on the ‘operations’ for TDG as well as offering walks and sitting. She also assists on all the main group walks so that she knows every dog and their requirements allowing her to effective schedule.

Arctic is certified by an animal behaviour course delivered by the notable Dr. Susan Friedman, as well as a course from Dr. Karolina Westlund to resolve challenging behaviour in combination of animal behaviour and ethology.

Arctic also studied with PACT to be an instructor in canine training. She is experienced working with private clients and from her time working at Battersea Dog’s Home.

Moreover, she is currently diving deeper into the field of aggression by studying with Michael Shikashio the expert of dog aggression.

Arctic offers Training Walk’s and Behaviour Consultation.

Donna studied with Sarah fisher as part of her ACE (Animal Centred Education) training school as well as on the  Victoria Stillwell program.

 Her core work has been within the rescue industry as a behaviourist which has been for at least the last 15 years. Thus, Donna is somewhat of a specialist when it comes to  fearful-aggressive dogs who display nervous behaviours around other dogs and people.

 Donna previously worked for Battersea dogs’ home and was also in charge of behaviour for New Hope Animal Rescue and has worked closely to support the training programs with southeast dogs, PACAFR and All Animals Rescue and Re-home. She also has liaised and assessed dogs for the met police and local council.

As a result, Donna has been lucky enough to work with the trickiest of dogs.

 She offers walks, training walks, behaviour consults and Puppy training…. Donna is the team member with the pink trims on her van… 

I’m Sophie and I have a Level 3 Diploma in Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare. Currently, I am studying for my Level 5 Diploma in  Advanced Animal Behaviour, whilst joining That Dog Guy as an apprentice to ensure I can continue to learn and have enough time for my studies and my own Malinois/ Dutch Shepherd who has taught me the critical importance of consistency, dedicated training, breed-specific enrichment, confidence building, and calm, respectful leadership. Adopting him at eight months old, I empathize with many challenges owners face during adolescence, particularly with high-drive dogs. I have dealt with, and am currently dealing with, frustration-based dog reactivity. This experience has established a strong sense of empathy towards dog owners, as I understand their daily struggles and frustrations firsthand. My journey with my own dog has only strengthened my resolve to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners. It has deepened my understanding of the unique needs of rescue dogs and fuelled my drive to be a confident dog advocate and leader.

Shiv is a DTC Certified Dog Trainer who believes in treating the problem, not just the symptoms. Her experience ranges from raising puppies to fostering trauma-based reactive dogs from shelters where she volunteered — giving her a particular passion for helping fearful dogs find their confidence again.

She’s a big believer in never stopping learning and is continuing her journey towards becoming a qualified behaviourist, with a particular interest in dogs who have experienced trauma. She’s also qualified in Reiki, which she uses gently and without touch alongside her training work.

Before joining us, Shiv ran her own dog training company in East London. However she decided that being part of a team, sharing ideas and working collaboratively would make the journey a lot more fun; which is very much our philosophy too.

Shiv offers training walks, dog walks and training and brings plenty of experience, enthusiasm and compassion to the team.

More importantly, though, she’s apparently the person responsible for bringing karaoke to the team dos. 

We were doing so well.....

Having already had not one but two successful careers — first in landscape gardening and then in costume, where he casually picked up an Emmy — Richard decided it was time for career number three: dogs.

He’s completed a number of courses with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and is continuing his studies on the prestigious PACT course, building his knowledge and experience while working hands-on with our dogs.

Richard offers walks, sitting and training walks — and given his track record, we’re now just waiting for him to win an award for that too.

I’m Jono, a dedicated apprentice dog trainer currently obtaining my Canine Training Instructors certification through PACT. I have a deep love for dogs and a passion for helping them thrive. With a gentle approach, I focus on understanding each dog's unique personality and needs. I believe that trust, patience, and kindness are the foundations of any successful training journey. My goal is to strengthen the bond between dogs and their people through compassion and positive reinforcement. Every dog I work with is treated like family, and there's nothing more rewarding to me than seeing a once-anxious pet grow into a confident, happy companion.

Leyla’s passion for animals has been a lifelong journey, starting from her early years. Over time, she had the joy of owning a variety of pets (from dogs to rabbits to budgies and gerbils), and Leyla’s adventurous spirit led her to attempt a pet-sitting business at the age of 11 – though, “admittedly, £2 per day wasn't the epitome of entrepreneurial genius.”

Driven by her love for animals, she has transitioned into a career that feels more like a fulfilling vocation than a job. Leyla take pride in caring for your beloved dogs as if they were her own.

Looking forward, her aspirations include venturing into the world of dog training. She is excited about the prospect of further contributing to the well-being and development of our canine companions.

Gabi swapped the cow manure of the Norfolk countryside for the fox poo of London parks — and luckily for us, brought her grooming scissors with her.

A Level 3 qualified Dog Groomer, Gabi previously ran her own successful grooming business in Norfolk before taking the leap to London to be closer to her sister and join the That Dog Guy team.

She offers dog walks, professional grooming and overnight stays, meaning she gets to properly know your dog — helping make grooming a much more familiar, relaxed and positive experience.

And her favourite thing about London so far? The true London accent. So tone it down geezer or you’re in Barney! 😄

Brian spent years in business before becoming semi-retired; although his idea of retirement seems to involve being dragged around London parks by a collection of dogs.

He now makes it his business to help us with group walks, 1-2-1 walks, assisting and dog sitting. Calm, dependable and always happy to get involved — from our community outreach, to taking on some of our most challenging dogs, to simply hanging out with a little one who needs some company — Brian is a core cog in our machine.

He offers 1-2-1 walks, group walks and sitting — proving retirement is apparently just swapping colleagues for dogs. We think he got the better deal.

At 18, Brooke is our youngest team member — unless you count our Head of Marketing, who is 11.

Brooke joined us after her dad approached (accosted) me from his truck and challenged me to take a chance on her. I did — and I’m very glad he did.

Despite being one of the youngest people on the team, Brooke has consistently proved herself to be one of our very best: reliable, capable and seemingly completely unfazed by whatever dogs — or we — throw at her.

She’s earned the position of our First Assist, meaning she’s our first choice when we need an extra pair of hands, as well as offering 1-2-1 walks and dog sitting around her college studies.

Not bad for someone whose dad basically got her the interview via a drive-by.

Karen has been with That Dog Guy from the early days initially starting as a walker whilst also working as a therapist. She now heads up the invoicing side of things but I’m delighted to say you won’t keep her from walking some of the dogs too! :)

Ellie has been training and assisting Tom and the team since the beginning of 2021 in conjunction with doing a course in dog behaviour at the CIDBT (Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training).

Ellie states every work day is a joy with the dogs whether it’s taking a new group of puppies out on their first walk or helping an older rescue dog with reactive issues and seeing how far he has come. She can’t believe that she finally gets to work with one of the loves of her life on a daily basis.

She has two dogs, Lurchers, and she loves her clients almost as mush as her own!.

Ellie hopes to continue studying whilst working and carry on to achieve an accreditation from the CCPDT once she has complete my current course.

Ellie has also completed the Emergency Canine First Aid Course.

We have a team of back up assistants. They Walk with us on the group walks most mornings so they know all the dogs and are constantly learning. Then there job is to jump in when we need the extra help for example your dog is on heat and needs a 121 walk or some 121 sitting. They Include;

Hannah is a radio 1 DJ who has time to spare.

Christian is an actor and prolific Ice Hockey player-.

Robert was a successful cameraman mainly for the BBC. Who is now retired.

Martial is just starting put on his career journey and deciding if dogs will be where he focuses his full time study.