Lisa has worked with all types of furry animals, and now focuses mostly on her work as a dog psychologist

 

Lisa is a qualified Canine Psychologist and is a full member of The Association of INTO Dogs. She works with rescue shelters and charities, and with owners of all breeds of dogs. In her charity work Lisa provides post-homing support for foster-carers and adopters of rescue dogs, assesses and spends time with dogs waiting in kennels for new homes, and brings foster dogs into her own home for rehabilitation. Lisa specialises in rescue dogs which have been abandoned, traumatised or abused. Her role is to help owners to discover how to build bridges of mutual trust, understanding and affection. She also works closely with veterinary surgeons.

The methods that Lisa uses are based on developing an insight into the dog's mind and seeing the situation from the dog's perspective. Positive reinforcement, a redefining of boundaries where necessary, dietary advice and a calm, caring approach are the tools that she works with. She sometimes incorporates Bach Flower Remedies in cases where animals have been traumatised or distressed.

If you would like to talk with Lisa about your dog, you can email her through the contact page on this website or look her up on the INTO Dogs website.

A video in memory of Lisa's beautiful rescue greyhound, Orla, can be found on YouTube. This tribute to a dog who had suffered terrible abuse until her adoption, aged 9.5 years, was made with the intention of celebrating Orla's life and in the hope that more people will consider adopting an ex-racing greyhound. The video was created by Writewright.

 

 

Orla 9/9/99 to 20/1/10

 


Learning recall


 

 Forging friendships

 

 A badly traumatised rescue greyhound learns about trust