A Little About Helen

Helen Rigg is a CATCH Certified Dog Trainer (CCDT). She is passionate about using effective, evidence-based, positive reinforcement training to help create a trusting and loving relationship between her human and canine clients.  She prides herself on keeping her training current and up to date by attending webinars and seminars from the worlds leading positive reinforcement professionals. This enables her to continue to grow and improve, in turn passing the knowledge and skill to her clients. Helen offers a variety of one-on-one training services and options. Get in touch for more information.

CATCH Certified Dog Trainer (CCDT)   

Member of Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) 

Supporting Member of International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) 

Fully Insured 

Volunteer at Animal Rescue Cumbria

Dog Training Instructor & Volunteer at Marin Humane California

Helen grew up in England, lived and worked in Australia and the USA for about 20 years and in 2021 returned home to the Lake District, England where she continues her dream of working with animals. 

She is a passionate animal lover, drawn to both dogs and horses from an early age. In her down time, you can find Helen walking the beautiful Cumbrian fells and spending time with animals of all kinds.

Overseas work

In Australia, Helen started her coaching career as a horse-riding instructor, teaching beginner riders the fundamentals of riding, horse management and safety. Through this she learned the importance of patience and understanding in inspiring confidence in her students to help them achieve their goals. She strives to use these same skills and principles in her dog training.

While in California Helen provided training and advice for clients via The Canine Way.  She was also heavily involved at the county animal shelter, Marin Humane.  Here she volunteered and was employed in the Behaviour and Training department working with a variety of dogs and clients. Part of her role was to help better prepare the dogs to succeed in their new homes through training, enrichment and behaviour modification. She also taught group classes (Family Dog, Tricks, Specialty Workshops), carried out private training and behaviour consults, worked as a part of the Screen Team which included an initial intake screening of the dogs who arrived at the shelter and working with dogs with a variety of behaviour issues including fear, anxiety and reactivity.