Meet Ruff Mutts
Hi, I’m Kate.
Dog trainer, behaviourist, former Veterinary Nurse and the face behind Ruff Mutts.
Force-free, science-based training
I worked in the veterinary industry for nine years, qualifying as a Veterinary Nurse in 2017. Animal wellbeing and welfare has always been my passion. My first step into behaviour came in the veterinary setting, working out how to make treatment as fear- and stress-free as possible for patients.
I own European rescue dogs with an assortment of behavioural issues, so I know what it feels like to be at a loss with your dog’s behaviour. That’s what drives me to do this job: making the lives of dogs and owners across the island less stressful and more enjoyable.
At Ruff Mutts I stay on the cutting edge of animal behavioural science, offering effective, science-based and veterinarian-backed training. Private sessions and group classes fit your specific needs and goals. From impulse control and obedience to complex needs and behavioural issues, no pet is untrainable.
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What guides every session
The Ruff Mutts way
Fear Free
No slip leads, tightening leads or harnesses, and no e-collars. Ever.
Holistic
Health, diet, situation and background all shape behaviour, so they’re all part of the plan.
Owner-first coaching
You learn to read and talk to your dog, so progress carries on after Kate leaves.
Honest pricing
Every fee is published. No surprises.
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Ready to talk about your dog?
Not sure what your dog needs? Tell Kate a little about them and she’ll point you to the right option. No pressure, no judgement.