I’m Sandra, an accredited dog trainer based in East Lothian, working with dogs and their people across Edinburgh and the Lothians. I’ve been training dogs for over 11 years, helping people understand behaviour, improve everyday life skills, and work through challenges such as reactivity, recall issues, and dogs who struggle to settle or cope in busy environments. I’m also one of the first Mantrailing UK instructors in Scotland, and scent work is a big part of my work. I’ve seen how powerful it can be for building confidence, focus, and connection, especially for sensitive or easily overwhelmed dogs. Most of my work is about problem-solving — looking at what a dog is finding difficult, why it’s happening, and how we can teach them better ways to cope. But just as importantly, it’s about helping the person on the other end of the lead feel more confident too.