Madeleine started her education within the animal world at agricultural college where she gained her equine qualifications. She has been training dogs for the last 25 years. In 2011 she passed a level 5 course Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management. She has worked as a Bearded Collie rescue co-ordinator and has rehabilitated many dogs in her own home.

Madeleine has owned and bred Bearded Collies since she was a child. Her main passion is helping people raise their Puppy from 8 weeks old into a well adjusted adult dog. Madeleine currently owns Bearded Collies and three Dandie Dinmont Terriers.

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Madeleine runs 121s and classes from her field near Bransgore, Christchurch as well as online for those that live further away.