ABOUT KYRA
Kyra was born in Amsterdam and moved to London in 2004. She lives in Notting Hill, London with her family and rescue Jack Russel, ‘Flip’. Kyra’s love for animals, dogs in particular, started when she was two years old. Her first dog was a boxer with whom she played endlessly and who always watched over her.
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While working in interior design for many years, her love for animals never left her. When she realised how pervasive miscommunication between dogs and their owners is, she decided to do her part to help and started her training in dog behaviourism and psychology.
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Kyra combines positive reinforcement with the latest developments in dog science. She offers tailor made training solutions and behaviour programmes. Using only positive reinforcement to alter a dog’s behaviour, Kyra firmly believes that dogs learn best when there are happy. Guiding her clients with clear steps and professional advice, she encourages the strengthening of the bond between owner and dog in order to promote a mutual understanding and a happy relationship.
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Kyra is also a fervent animal welfare advocate. Animals can’t speak for themselves so we have to be sure we raise our voice on their behalf. She has raised funds for several animal welfare charities and during her trips around the world (Ecuador in particular - where she had her furniture made) she worked to educate a rural community on how best to take care for and live with their dogs.
Kyra speaks your language
Kyra obtained her Masters in Clinical Animal Behaviour
at the University of Lincoln.
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Intermediate Think Dog! certificate course
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Basic Handling and Training Skills
&
Practical and Effective Dog Training
at the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour.
A one-year course on Healing Small Animals with
Elizabeth Whiter, which focused on a holistic approach to animal wellbeing including nutrition, physiology and anatomy.
Kyra just completed a year internship at
The London Vet Clinic of Bruce Fogle in Marlybone
and is currently assisting at
The Addison & Holland Park Veterinary Clinic
of Dr Carmichael
Kyra has worked for several years at
Glendee Rescue Centre
training traumatised dogs.
KYRA'S
QUALIFICATIONS
& EXPERIENCE
training sessions
Kyra offers tailored one to one training sessions for puppies up to one year of age. Support is available for:​
• Toilet training
• Loose lead walking
• Recall
• Managing play biting, nipping, chewing
• Stopping jumping up
What's included:
• Practical 1:1 training sessions
• Step-by-step home exercises
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Sessions focus on building your puppies confidence, improving focus and responsiveness, and helping them settle into your lifestyle as much as possible.
​Training sessions will take place in guardians house, local park or garden.
Behavioural sessions
Please note, a full medical history is required prior to your appointment.​
As a qualified dog behaviourist, Kyra uses kind, evidence‑based methods to create tailored behaviour plans for behavioural issues like:​
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• Fear/aggression towards people and other dogs (indoors/outdoors)
• Resource guarding of food, toys, space or owners
• Separation related issues
• Noise phobias (e.g fireworks, thunder)
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The behavioural consultation includes:
• Assessment of your dog at home that may last up to two hours ​
• Followed by a behaviour modification report which will be shared with your vet
• The report explains the underlying emotions and motivations of the problems
• Followed by management plan and training plan.
The results deliver a calmer, happier dog and stronger bond with you that are incredibly rewarding. If you’re unsure whether your dog’s behaviour fits these examples, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to discuss your dog’s specific needs.
Through personalised one on one sessions at your home, Kyra delivers clear, practical solutions for your dog's needs.