Hey Folks!

Welcome back to Dog Trainers UnPACT! In this episode, Steve sits down with Charis Vincent, founder of Charismatic Pets in Warminster, Wiltshire. Charis shares her fascinating path from studying commercial dance in London and human psychology to opening a massive canine hub offering over 25 classes a week, an independent pet shop, and specialised dog sports.

Steve and Charis explore how human psychology is the secret key to better dog welfare, the lessons learned from living with her heart dog Staffy, Jasmine, and the financial and practical realities of running a daycare versus a dedicated training centre. They also discuss managing high-drive breeds using outlet sports like slatmills and wall climbs, handling imposter syndrome by focusing on doing a great job, and the importance of taking time to celebrate your own achievements.

Charis Facts:

Charis Vincent (CAB, ATI) is a canine behaviour and training specialist based in Warminster, Wiltshire, running a busy training centre and independent pet shop. Fully accredited with the APBC, PACT, and APDT under the ABTC, Charis assesses for the APBC and ABTC. Her centre hosts over 25 weekly classes ranging from puppy foundation and co-operative care to Hoopers, scentwork, parkour, and high-drive outlet sports.

Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Charismatic Pets: charismaticpets.co.uk
• PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers): pact-dogs.com (Check out the January CTIC intake!)
• DogX 2026 Conference: dogxconference.com (Get your tickets now!)
• APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors): apbc.org.uk
• NNA (National Nosework Association): nationalnoseworkassociation.org.uk