I am a canine behaviour specialist, work counsellor, and community educator dedicated to supporting dogs and their families in building calmer, more connected everyday lives.

In my work, I meet dogs and people facing behavioural challenges, uncertainty, or stress in daily life. I help them understand what lies behind behaviour and find practical, compassionate ways forward. My approach is grounded in evidence-based knowledge, holistic wellbeing, and a deep respect for each dog and family as individuals.

Behaviour is never random. It is communication — shaped by needs, experiences, health, environment, and learning history. This is why my work always begins with a comprehensive assessment of the dog’s overall wellbeing. By addressing the underlying factors that influence behaviour, we can create meaningful and sustainable change.

I specialise in behaviour consultations for complex situations, including reactivity, aggression, separation-related problems, fear and anxiety, and challenges related to life transitions such as rehoming or puppy development. My goal is not only to resolve difficulties but to strengthen trust, safety, and mutual understanding between dogs and their people.

At the heart of my work is the belief that when wellbeing improves, learning becomes possible — and everyday life begins to feel lighter for everyone involved. Even small changes can create significant shifts in how dogs and families experience life together.

Behaviour counselling is often a gradual process that may involve multidisciplinary collaboration. Progress is always guided by the pace and needs of both the dog and the family. The aim is lasting, gentle change that supports long-term wellbeing.

Experience and education

In Finland, dog training is not a regulated profession. For this reason, I have made a conscious commitment to extensive education and continuous professional development.

My foundational qualification is as a dog consultant (hundkonsult, Borgå Folkakademi, 2015), a full-time one-year programme covering training methodology alongside holistic canine wellbeing, genetics, nutrition, history, and animal behaviour science. In 2023, I completed a vocational qualification in animal training.

Over the past decade, I have supported dog owners in navigating a wide range of behavioural and everyday life challenges. What began as occasional work has grown into a full-time practice centred on behaviour consultations and family support. Along the way, I have had the privilege of working with many satisfied clients and diverse canine personalities.

For me, learning about behaviour and wellbeing is not simply part of my profession — it is a lifelong commitment.

Theoretical education

  • Dog Consultant, 2015
  • Vocational Qualification in Animal Training, 2023
  • Cooperative Care Practitioner (“Kiva Käsittelijä”), 2022
  • Master Course – Aggression in Dogs,
  • 2025 Separation Anxiety & Home Alone Issues (Jenny Jalonen; approved on the Digital Dogsitter list), 2024
  • Solution-focused Work Counsellor, 2012
  • Bachelor of Humanities / Community Educator, 2023

My goals

My aim is to act as an interpreter between dogs and people — to help families understand what their dog is trying to communicate and to find ways of responding that strengthen trust and a sense of safety.

As a trainer, I see my most important role as helping to build a smooth and harmonious life together for dogs and their families. To me, training is fundamentally about supporting wellbeing. Tricks and specialised skills are fun and meaningful, but they are much easier to learn when the foundations of everyday life are secure.

I am especially drawn to the small moments of daily life — the ones where a dog and a human begin to understand each other just a little bit better.