Welcome back peeps! In this episode, Steve sits down with his very close friend, Rachael Doe. Rachael shares her journey from library-book-obsessed dog lover to taking over Goodall Dog Training, and how a team of incredible shadowies kept her business thriving while she bravely fought stage four ovarian cancer. Steve and Rachael break down why practical shadowing is vital for up-and-coming trainers, the art of client coaching, why behaviour change takes time, and why you should never judge a client's "concentration face"!

Rachael facts:

Rachael owns Goodall Dog Training and is a PACT-qualified Animal Training Instructor with the ABTC, a qualified IMDT Dog Trainer, and a UK Sniffer Dogs accredited Bronze instructor. Currently undertaking her Level 5 in canine behaviour, Rachael specialises in providing kind, ethical, and practical training tailored to busy lives.

Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Goodall Dog Training: goodalldogtraining.com | Instagram & Facebook: @goodalldogtraining
• PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers): pact-dogs.com (Check out the January CTIC intake!)
• DogX 2026 Conference: dogxconference.com (Get your tickets now!)
• Dog Training Advice and Support (Facebook Group): Search on Facebook
• UK Sniffer Dogs: uksnifferdogs.com
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