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Luke
My love for dogs began when I was eight years old, taking my Weimeraner (Frea) to puppy classes with my dad. She very quickly became my best friend and we went everywhere together. My adoration for dogs grew more and more but my life took me on a very different path into a career in education. After leaving university, I immediately immersed myself back into the world of dogs and welcomed a new friend into my life. However, after spending 15 years as a teacher I realised that I wasn't achieving my dream.
My new Hungarian Vizsla (Cali) became the perfect companion as my love for hiking in the countryside and the coastal paths became even more enjoyable with a friend like her by my side. Initially I set a target of walking the circumference of the earth and a few years ago we surpassed this totalling over 29,000 miles together making many great memories along the way.
After deciding to make that switch in careers I began my journey into the fantastic world of dog training and the myriad pleasures associated with working with such amazing animals. During my career I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of dogs, all with their own unique personalities and complex needs.
I was extremely lucky to begin my dog training career with the biggest and best residential training company in the UK, and under the tutelage of one of the best dog trainers in the country, I very quickly developed into a senior trainer. During this time, I trained dogs for families, celebrities and royalty around the world and have developed a plethora of methods and techniques to not only train dogs, but also to provide lifelong help and support to clients.
I am experienced in providing high quality obedience, companion dog training, family protection dogs, and dealing with highly reactive behaviours in dogs who have struggled to cope with their own fear and anxiety. Helping these dogs adjust and adapt has been the most rewarding thing I have ever done, really inspiring and motivating me to continue my journey and become the best trainer I can be.
As a dog trainer I have extensive experience; over 9,000 documented training hours. This has been gained working with a wide variety of dog breeds and behaviours from all over the world. My experience includes 1:1 training, group classes, residential training, protection dogs, assistance dogs, and behaviour rehabilitation.
I am an expert in training and rehabilitating dogs with problematic behaviours and severe aggression, anxiety and fear. I particularly excel in training dogs with aggression towards people or other dogs and being able to change a dog's mindset from negativity and aggression towards calm and fulfilled is, personally, the greatest feeling in the world. Saving dogs from euthanasia and helping them live a long happy life is extremely rewarding.
- Guild of Dog Trainers - Professional Dog Training Instructor
- Level 6 Teaching Qualification - BA(hons)
- First Aid for Pets
- Winner of multiple National and International Awards 2026
- Winner of Dog Trainer of the Year 2026
All dogs have different levels of success. Some have the world at their feet whilst others have had to endure hardship and struggle.
At Prodigy-K9 we make it our goal to help every dog reach their full potential and become the best they can possibly be.