From Dog Training to Artistry: The Inspirational Journey of Denise

In this episode, Denise shares her heartfelt journey from being a dog trainer to founding her own graphic design business, Mighty Dog Graphics.

She discusses her early work with guide dogs and her deep involvement with charitable organizations that train assistance dogs. Denise shares her inspiring story of how her dog Jeffrey's medical challenges led to the founding of her art-based business, which has since thrived for over a decade.

She also talks about her ongoing engagement with the dog training community through consultancy work and her leadership role in the Inter Dogs association. Denise emphasizes the importance of ethics and a holistic approach in dog training, and she highlights her work in creating custom art and illustrations for books and clients in the dog training community.

Tune in for an uplifting story of resilience, passion, and creativity.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:12 Life in Dublin and Phoenix Park

00:36 Journey into Dog Training

00:53 Volunteer Work and Guide Dogs

03:55 Challenges with a Special Dog

07:27 Founding Mighty Dog Graphics

08:32 Current Work and Reflections

12:00 Into Dogs Association

16:05 Art Projects and Collaborations

17:24 Conclusion and Contact Information

To find out more and connect with Denise:

Website: https://www.intodogs.net

Bio: Certified Behaviourist & Trainer. Denise is the Director of Mighty Dog Graphics since 2015, Co-Director of INTODogs LTD, the UK Dog Charter and 'Puppy Power- Training & Behaviour'. She also holds distinctions in Canine Bereavement support and Assistance dog training. Professional member of PPGBI, ISAP, ICAN and the DWA. She has been heavily involved with The Irish Dogs for the Disabled for over a decade working as a behaviour advisor, providing puppy classes to socialisers, pilot training programs, a socialiser and fundraiser. Her background was in film, animation, graphics, and stage and enjoys combining her love of dogs with her past and present work having had a few of the assistance dogs she worked with on stage and on camera. She currently illustrates books, logos and infographics for others in the field along with providing bereavement support and behaviour advice in 1-2-1 online sessions.

Social media links: https://www.facebook.com/mightydoggraphics
https://www.facebook.com/TheAssociationofINTODogs

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