About Me

                                                                   Hello, my name is Lisa Hynes.  Dogs have always been
                                                                   one of the great loves of my life. As a kid I often
                                                                   dreamed of working with dogs, but thought being a vet
                                                                   was my only option.  Unfortunately this did not fit with
                                                                   my squeamish nature. 

                                                                   I have been blessed with many wonderful companions over
                                                                   the years, all of which are featured here.  My first two, while
                                                                   they were not exactly Lassie, were reasonably well
                                                                   behaved.  This however changed when I suddenly found
                                                                   myself with two rescue dogs, each had behavioural issues
                                                                   that needed to be resolved.  So I took up my quest to find a
                                                                   way to manage their behaviour.

I looked long and hard and consulted many different dog 'experts'.  However I could not find a method that that did not use some degree of force or pain to resolve their issues.  Finally I discovered Jan Fennell "The Dog Listener".  After all my past disappointments, I approached Jan's method with a healthy dose of scepticism. However the gentle method of canine communication was a revelation!  It completely changed the way I understand and relate with dogs.  Most importantly for me, the Dog Listening method of canine communication establishes leadership through cooperation rather than dominance.

I have a certificate in Advanced Canine Communication, trained Jan Fennell. I am a qualified Dog Listener and offer consultations, to help you become the leader your dog deserves.

I have also completed a certificate in Canine Myofunctional Therapy through the National College of Traditional Medicine.  I am currently working through a Diploma in Small Animal Naturopathy and in the future will also offer  services in Canine Nutrition and Natural Therapies.