Meet Sharon,
The human behind For Pup’s Sake!
For Pup’s Sake! What’s This All About?
Puppies are HARD WORK (I can’t stress this enough). They drain you emotionally, mentally, and physically. But, oh my gosh, they’re so worth it. And honestly, you’re probably doing fine, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.
It’s completely normal to need help with your new pup. You’ve probably Googled half a dozen things before landing here (I once found myself typing “how to get your puppy to sleep through the night” at 3 a.m.). If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice out there, I get it, I’ve been there too.
Here’s the thing: if someone’s suggesting methods that intimidate, “dominate,” or hurt your puppy, walk away. You’ll only find positive, reward-based training here. You and your pup should be having fun while you learn together. That’s how real progress happens, through trust, respect, and the occasional treat (for both of you).
So chin up. You’re not alone. You will get a full night’s sleep again.
And until then… there’s always wine.
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,How I Became a Dog Trainer
My dog training journey started with Kimber, my beagle, back in 2016. He was adorable, and an absolute nightmare. Within weeks, a serious health scare landed him in doggy hospital for four nights, and by the time he came home, he’d turned into a whirlwind of chaos.
Desperate to understand him, I started watching It’s Me or the Dog and reading Train Your Dog Positively by Victoria Stilwell. When I discovered that she was launching the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behaviour in the UK, I signed up immediately.
Six months of study (and two intensive courses with Victoria herself) later, I graduated with distinction as a VSA-Certified Dog Trainer.
I went on to run my own business, The Office Dog, helping dogs adjust to office life (and helping offices adjust to dogs). But over time, I realised my real passion was helping new puppy owners feel confident and supported from the start.
So, during the chaos of 2020, For Pup’s Sake! was born, a space for honest advice, practical help, and the occasional bit of empathy-fuelled ranting. These days, Kimber has left us, and I share my home (and most of my sofa) with Maxwell, my miniature dachshund, and he keeps the training, and my patience, in constant practice.
My Clients
“Great training – we really enjoyed it and Sunny has come on leaps and bounds in just a couple of days.”
“Sharon’s can-do attitude has given us the confidence boost we needed.”
“Sharon was training me more than Asta. And the notes were fun to read!”
“Sharon is a lovely friendly woman, full of excellent advice, who we could honestly share our insecurities with over our new little terror of a Parson Terrier.”
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