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Meet Georgi

Hello I’m Georgi and I specialise in working with high-energy working dog breeds as pet dogs, rescue dogs, and the anxious; specifically Separation Anxiety and Separation Distress. Additionally, as a L5 Behaviourist, I have a special interest in Pain-Related Behaviour issues and working with dogs and their owners towards diagnosis and treatment.

I have been fortunate to have worked with and trained under some of the industry’s best professionals; Steve Mann, founder of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, IMDT and Best-Selling author of the Easy Peasy series, Julie Naismith, world renowned Separation Anxiety expert and author of Be Right Back, and Gemma Hodson, Pain Diagnostic Hero and founder of All About the Dog Therapy and Dynamic Dog Academy.

Meet Georgi

Meet The Cwtches Dogs

The Cwtches Dog family is a close-knit and lovable pack that fills every day with laughter and a whole load of mischief. This big, happy family is made up of four remarkable dogs, each with their own unique personality and story. At the heart of the family are three charismatic Beagles - Ted, Alf, and Merle - who never miss an opportunity to showcase their playful and curious nature. Joining them is their wise and gentle sister, Elsie, a beautiful Collie-Shepherd mix who keeps The Beags in line with her nurturing instincts and calm demeanour.

Together, these four create a dynamic family full of energy, affection, and endless tail wags. Whether they’re out on an adventure or snuggled up at home, they’re always up to something delightful. Get to know each of these wonderful dogs as we share their individual profiles, and discover what makes Ted, Alf, Elsie, and Merle truly special.

TEDDY: is a Beagle x Foxhound, who looks a lot more Harrier with his long legs and pointed floppy ears. The first to join the family and the one that kicked off the beagle obsession, he is a lively and vocal hound; you’ll see him in just about every photograph proudly singing the song of his people. He is bouncy and friendly, enthusiastic to the max, and 100% motivated by snacks. Equally he is a sensitive soul, often misunderstood, and a bit of a loner. His best friends are his toys; Duck 2.0, Gloria the Crocodile, and Steven Seagull. Ted is a proper weirdo and an absolute legend!

ALFRED: part Beagle part hurricane, this dog is absolutely fearless and the cause of all my grey hairs! Clever and cunning, Alf has a number of special skills, most of which are self-taught, all of which are used for his regular attempt at world domination. He can open doors, drawers, cupboards, and even zipped bags and he can disappear as quick as a flash by squeezing himself through the tiniest gap in a fence despite being a lifetime member of Chubby Club. In-spite of it all, he’s a complete mammy's boy and is the snuggliest most loving dog.

ELSIE: A (failed) foster that landed at Cwtches Dog HQ in early November 2020 from the Romanian Street Dog rehoming charity The Pack Project. Aged just 8 months, she had a huge number of anxieties and behavioural concerns, and it was agreed that the home she had been adopted to wasn’t right for her and she needed urgent rehoming. Elsie has put my skills and knowledge to the test on a daily basis and I am so incredibly proud at how far she has come. She is a truly wonderful dog with a loaded armoury of coping mechanisms for her anxieties, and solid communications and reactions. She’s a fantastic example of how you can work with the most reactive of dogs using positive reinforcement techniques to get the very best outcome.

MERLE: Another unplanned addition, Merle joined the family just in time for Christmas 2021. A client who had made the painful decision to rehome him asked for help in finding him a new home and oooopsie I’m suddenly a proud mother of four! Merle is amazing, he has *almost* rock solid recall, and is playful and cwtchy in equal measures. He struggles with impulse control but as he ages and we train more it is calming. Merle enjoys Scentwork, pet Gun Dog training, and is also my running buddy as he supports my training for the 2025 London Marathon.

The Beags & Elsie feature heavily in all things Cwtches Dog. Ted was just six months old when I adopted him and despite being absolutely bonkers and FULL of energy, I found him incredibly receptive to training and loved teaching him lots of new tricks. A year later, aged just 18 months Alfred joined the family. He was a complete whirlwind and it quickly became apparent that he had a number of behavioural issues that required immediate attention; unsurprising given I was already his fifth home!

The trainers I had initially engaged with to assist me took a very strict and aversive approach which didn’t sit well with me or my dogs so, I set about searching for a kinder approach to training and there began my journey into becoming a proud IMDT dog trainer.

Meet The Beags

My Approach

I work using force-free methods only, and I’m all about Positive Reinforcement! I am a member of a number of organisations where I have taken an oath to train without using fear, pain, or shock and am committed to sharing my knowledge with as many as possible. I will never be complacent in my knowledge, and each year submit to my governing body, the IMDT, upwards of 100 hours of CPD by way of reading, courses, webinars and seminars, networking, research, and all other forms of recorded learning. I believe that it is my responsibility as your hired professional to give you the very best and most up-to-date information and service available so that you have the very best possible outcome with your dog when working with me. In an unregulated industry I have a duty of care to be, and to work with, the very best.

Throughout the years, my training, learning, and personal journey has brought me to choose the specialisms I have. I am open in discussing the hurdles I have encountered with The Beags; a lot of their basic training took a back seat due to their behavioral issues which took priority. For me, a happy dog is the most important part of dog guardianship, and a happy dog will naturally be more inclined to work with you; dogs are here for a good time, not a long time!

My Approach

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