Highly experienced and qualified, Vicki has worked within the veterinary profession since 1995 and the animal behaviour field since 2010. She is an Accredited Animal Training Instructor with the ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training Council), and a full member of the PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers). She has also passed the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons approved International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies animal behaviour exam.

Vicki’s work ethic is both pet and owner directed. Using patience, compassion and understanding, her main focus is to work with both in creating order to support the healthy bond between the owner and the pet, which will then develop a better relationship going forward.    

In addition to her highly successful work-related practices and experiences in supporting owners with dogs that are scared, nervous and reactive, Vicki also adopts and owns dogs that came to her with behavioural issues. Through this she can fully empathise with fellow owners who are experiencing difficulties. Vicki specialises with deaf dogs and has successfully trained her own deaf dog in sign language, which has proved highly beneficial in ensuring outstanding team work between them both, fun trick training and obedience development.

Vicki has also volunteered in schools and at events, educating children and adults about the various roles within the vet practice, how to show respect, care, bonding and having fun with animals and the joy that a healthy relationship will bring, as well as demonstrating some tasks of how a dog can help you around the house. 

Vicki owns and runs Paws and Palms Therapy.