Chrissie Yggmark ACFBA

I have been involved with dog ownership, care, handling and training for most of my life. My full-time career with dogs began eighteen years ago. Realising a need for specialist canine advice led me to develop services in behaviour, training, care and rehabilitation.

I opened the Hydrotherapy and Spa unit five years ago to provide rehabilitation care for dogs after medical treatment and for elderly dogs suffering loss of mobility.

Working as a dog trainer and behaviour practitioner has equipped me over many years to understand the deep bond between owners and their pets which provides a unique empathy and care for both pets and their owners.

Handling many difficult dogs and in difficult situations taught me a great deal about handling and training all breeds of dog. I specialise in socialising dogs with aggression in London's busy parks. My skills in rehabilitating dogs with behavioural problems are as a result of hands-on work with dogs in real life busy city environments.

I am an associate of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Centre in Hertfordshire and the London Dog Behaviour Company.

I realise the need for correct training and socialisation throughout the critical periods of temperament formation and I am heavily involved with puppy training courses to ensure new owners are given all of the correct information to prevent problems occurring later in the dog's life.

I work closely with many veterinary practices taking referrals for hydrotherapy and training and behaviour consultations.

I am an Associate of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association of Great Britain and a Member of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association and the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for instructors in dog training and behaviour.