Devene Godau

Devene Godau, a certified professional dog trainer with over 25 years of experience, shares her journey from journalist to dog trainer after adopting a greyhound. She emphasizes the importance of compassion in training, revealing that dogs, much like people, thrive when understood. Devene discusses the effectiveness of clicker training and playful gamification, especially for neurodivergent dog owners. She also highlights how dogs reflect their owners' emotions and how sniffing can enhance wellbeing, providing practical strategies to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners.