Lucy Aaldars

Lucy has been professionally working with dogs and their families for more than a decade. Her interests in understanding behaviour first began in her earlier career, working with children and young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. Learning different ways to communicate, to build trust and a deeper understanding of another’s experience is a core part of who Lucy is.

In 2007 Lucy’s heart was stolen by a rescue lurcher named Tiggy. In an attempt to help Tiggy with her behaviour challenges, Lucy began to pursue an education in canine behaviour, psychology and physiology.

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In 2010 Lucy began her own business of dog walking and care, progressing to group class teaching and 121 behaviour support and training. Since 2010 Lucy has gained a broad range of knowledge and experience in many areas of dog behaviour, training and education. She has worked both abroad and in the UK with 1000s of dogs and their families, of varying ages, breeds and backgrounds.

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Lucy is passionate about guiding people to observe and understand their dogs, build trusting relationships and learn mutually beneficial ways to communicate. She believes that behaviour is fundamentally an expression of how the dog is feeling, both emotionally and physically. If we ask the question “why?” we can begin to unpick the roots of what may be causing the behaviour.

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In more recent years, Lucy’s practice has included a more in depth look at ethology, plus understanding of nutrition and physical health and their impact on the brain and behaviour of the individual. Working closely with veterinary and physiotherapy professionals, Lucy aims to offer a “whole dog” approach to supporting any dog and their family through challenging times.

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Lucy is a fully certified member of the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) and a Fully Certified Canine Behaviourist with INTODOGS. Lucy continues to study and learn for her ongoing Professional Development.

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If she had to choose, Lucy’s doggy soft spot are Collies and Lurchers, but hasn’t met a dog yet that she does fall in love with.