Meet the Team

Andy has been helping rehabilitate dogs across the Wirral and surrounding areas since 2003. His journey into behaviour work began through personal experience—supporting two of his own Jack Russells through serious behavioural issues. One, Archie, developed fear aggression after an unprovoked attack, while the other, Oscar, struggled with severe separation anxiety. These challenges sparked a deep curiosity in canine psychology, which would go on to shape the foundation of his life’s work.

In the early years, Andy immersed himself in the study of both wolf and domestic dog behaviour, recognising the value of natural structure, balance, and leadership. His early philosophy was simple: let dogs be dogs, but always provide the calm, confident leadership needed to create security and direction.

Between 2003 and 2005, Andy offered his support to owners entirely free of charge, gaining extensive hands-on experience while developing his approach to training and rehabilitation. By 2005, he transitioned into professional one-to-one work, supporting families and their dogs on a part-time basis.

In 2015, Andy founded Paws in Nature with a mission to build a team capable of delivering world-class behaviour support—not only rehabilitating dogs, but empowering owners with the knowledge and skills to live in harmony with them.

Since then, the company has grown into a dedicated training centre with indoor and outdoor facilities, kennels, and a hydrotherapy pool. Andy now runs intensive training programmes, hosts educational courses, and mentors other dog trainers seeking to advance their expertise.

From 2019 to 2022, Andy committed to deepening his practice by studying advanced behaviour science and seeking mentorship from some of the world’s top dog trainers. He has had the privilege of being personally mentored by:

• Tyler Muto – Founder of Consider the Dog and former President of the International Association of Canine Professionals

• Lauren Turner – Gold NePoPo® Instructor, USA

• Brent Dry – Award-winning trainer and founder of The K9 Company, Australia

In 2021 and 2022, Andy travelled to Missouri, USA, to study the highly respected NePoPo® training system. He is now a certified Gold NePoPo® Instructor, bringing a new level of depth, clarity, and innovation to the training programmes at Paws in Nature.

Fiancée to Andrew and a longstanding member of the team since 2016, Kim brings deep experience and calm authority to her work—particularly in cases involving aggression and complex behavioural needs. Drawing inspiration from leading voices in modern training and behaviour science, she’s always expanding her knowledge and refining her approach.

Kim has a rare ability to guide dogs through steady, structured rehabilitation, using both advanced techniques and natural environmental diffusers to bring about lasting change. Her confidence around animals runs deep—raised around horses, she’s just as at ease with dogs, livestock, and equines, often working across species to create harmony in multi-animal homes.

With a unique blend of strategy and hands-on experience, Kerri plays a dual role at Paws in Nature—leading our digital communications and creative output while also working directly with dogs and their families. She holds a Bachelor’s Honours degree in Animal Sciences from Newcastle University, grounding her work in a strong scientific understanding of behaviour and welfare.

Kerri’s passion for behaviour work was sparked by her own journey with Oscar, her human aggressive rescue dog. Through structured rehabilitation, leadership, and ongoing management, she’s helped transform his life—an experience that now shapes her calm, compassionate, and results-focused approach with clients.

As a trainer, Kerri specialises in confidence building and behavioural recovery, including aggression, reactivity, and resource guarding. She’s known for her clarity, consistency, and ability to guide both dogs and owners through structured, achievable steps.

Whether she’s crafting the voice of the brand or supporting clients in the field, Kerri brings empathy, insight, and calm leadership to every part of her work.

Sam oversees the operational side of Paws in Nature, building and maintaining the systems that keep everything running behind the scenes. From streamlining client processes to supporting the team with digital tools and automation, he ensures the business runs smoothly and efficiently.

His work allows the training team to stay focused on the dogs, while clients benefit from a more seamless and responsive experience. With a focus on clarity, structure, and smart systems, Sam helps keep the heart of Paws in Nature ticking in the background.

Corinne was the very first person to join the Paws in Nature team back in 2015. Trained in Monty Roberts’ principles of Intelligent Horsemanship, she brings a calm, intuitive presence to the team—offering a unique perspective that blends energy awareness with behavioural insight.

With a deep understanding of animal energy, Corinne plays a vital role in supporting dogs on an emotional level, often working beyond structured training to promote true emotional balance and calm. She currently owns seven dogs of her own and is deeply passionate about helping animals live more grounded, fulfilled lives.

Corinne continues to study the science behind behaviour, constantly exploring the deeper psychology of dogs to better understand the causes behind what we see on the surface.

Carol’s journey into the world of energy healing began with a desire to help her own dog, who was experiencing ill health at the time. This love of animals led her to train in Reiki, progressing to practitioner level and eventually becoming a Reiki Master and Teacher in 2001.

She has since deepened her practice by studying under Kathleen Prasad—founder of Animal Reiki Source—and is now a listed practitioner with both Animal Reiki Source and the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA).

Carol brings a calm, grounding presence to the team, offering support to animals in both physical and emotional recovery. Her work adds a gentle but powerful dimension to the wider rehabilitation journey at Paws in Nature.