Biography
ABOUT ME 
I have been training dogs professionally for 30 years.
I consult for and a dog trainer on Channel 4’s The Bad Dog Academy, selecting dogs that are suitable for training on TV, and starring as a dog trainer on the show.
A member of the UK Dog Training and Behaviour Charter, I run dog training classes, offer 1-2-1 training and behaviour work.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
TELEVISION
The Bad Dog Academy 2025 | Channel 4
Stephs’ Packed Lunch 2024 | Channel 4
The Dog Academy 2024 | Channel 4
Crufts 2017 | Channel 4
Crufts 2016 | Channel 4
PODCASTS / BLOGS / ONLINE
Naturally Happy Dogs | Fear at the vets: what owners can do | what vets can do | spotting the signs
Nick Benger | Dog Talk Podcast | 2016
K9 Working Heroes | Getting Started With Marker Training | 2016
Dogs Trust | Out Of The Dog House | 2015
CLASSES / TEACHING / TRAIN-THE-TRAINER
Victoria Stilwell Academy | 2017 – date
Standish Dog Trainer | 2006-2025
St Helens College | Animal Care Course | 2013-2017
Dog Training Ninjas | 2017 – 2019
Jo Pay 