About Ange
I’m Ange, the founder of Seeing Dogs Differently and Ravendale Training and Behaviour.
My work is centred on helping people understand the dog behind the behaviour.
I believe behaviour should not be judged in isolation. To support dogs well, we need to consider their emotions, physical wellbeing, environment, experiences, relationships and individual needs.
Seeing Dogs Differently was created to bring these ideas together in one place and to encourage a kinder, more thoughtful way of understanding dogs.
My Professional Background
I am a qualified canine behaviour practitioner and trainer with specialist experience in reactivity, aggression, anxiety and complex behaviour.
My professional development has included advanced study in canine behaviour, aggression and reactivity, along with training as a licensed Family Dog Mediator.
This means I look beyond behaviour alone and consider the whole dog, including their learning history, health, environment, lifestyle and relationships.
I am also involved in dog-bite prevention education and continue to develop my knowledge through professional training, memberships and ongoing study.
Over the years, I have supported dogs and owners through a wide range of challenges, including:
- Reactivity towards dogs and people
- Aggression and bite-risk concerns
- Fear and anxiety
- Resource guarding
- Multi-dog household conflict
- Separation-related difficulties
- Overwhelm and over-arousal
- Puppy and adolescent behaviour
- Public access and real-world skills
- Relationships between children and dogs
My approach is practical, compassionate and evidence-informed.
I do not believe owners should be blamed for struggling, or that dogs should be reduced to labels such as naughty, stubborn, dominant or difficult.
Personal Experience
My work has not been shaped by qualifications alone.
It has also been shaped by living with my own dogs, especially Zeus.
Zeus was a deeply loved German Shepherd who found parts of the world difficult. Living beside him taught me the emotional reality of supporting a reactive dog.
It taught me about planning, management, advocacy, judgement, setbacks and the importance of small progress.
Most importantly, it taught me to see the dog behind the behaviour.
Zeus was never simply a reactive dog.
He was intelligent, sensitive, loyal, loving and completely individual.
The lessons he taught me continue to influence every part of my work.
More Than 20 Years in Care
Before focusing fully on canine behaviour, I spent more than 20 years working in care.
That experience had a lasting influence on the values I bring to my work with dogs and people.
Care taught me the importance of:
- Compassion
- Dignity
- Emotional safety
- Respecting individual needs
- Looking beyond visible behaviour
- Supporting people without shame
- Understanding that communication is not always expressed through words
- Recognising that distress can be misunderstood
These values now sit at the heart of Seeing Dogs Differently.
Whether we are supporting a person or a dog, behaviour often tells us that something needs attention.
It may reflect fear, discomfort, confusion, frustration, overwhelm or an unmet need.
The visible behaviour is only part of the story.
Three Businesses, One Shared Purpose
Ravendale Training and Behaviour
Ravendale Training and Behaviour
Ravendale Training and Behaviour
Ravendale provides professional, individual behaviour and training support for dogs and their owners.
The focus includes reactivity, aggression, anxiety, complex behaviour, puppies, adolescents, family support and real-world skills.
This is where owners can access personalised help for their own dog.
The Dog Learning Hub
Ravendale Training and Behaviour
Ravendale Training and Behaviour
The Dog Learning Hub provides practical education for dog owners.
It includes guides, workbooks, articles and learning resources designed to make behaviour and training information easier to understand and use.
Seeing Dogs Differently
Ravendale Training and Behaviour
Seeing Dogs Differently
Seeing Dogs Differently is the deeper movement behind the work.
It focuses on philosophy, welfare, emotions, communication and understanding the whole dog rather than only the visible behaviour.
It is where Zeus’s legacy continues through articles, resources, frameworks and conversations that encourage people to look beyond labels.