Cathy works with local rescue organisations to help dogs that need training to find their forever home.
A lot of dogs end up in rescue not because they're bad dogs — but because they've got behaviour issues that their previous owners couldn't manage. Reactivity, pulling, jumping, fear. Things that are very fixable with the right training but that make adoption harder.
Cathy and Andrea work with local rescue organisations to give some of these dogs a proper chance. They donate training time to help them become more adoptable — better manners, more confidence, fewer triggers.
It's not a large program and she doesn't take every case. But it's a genuine part of what she does, alongside the paying work.
They are selective about which dogs they take on for charity placements — they can't do everything. But if you're a rescue with a dog that genuinely needs training to be placed, it's worth getting in touch.
Email is the best way to reach her. Describe the dog, the rescue organisation, and what the specific behaviour issue is.
Email about a charity placementAbove & Beyond has worked alongside Guardians of Animals in Crisis — a local rescue focused on animals in difficult situations. Some of the dogs on this page came through that relationship.
Came to us as a fearful dog with no socialisation history. After training, adopted into a family and living well.
Reactive and undersocialised — a dog most rescues struggle to place. Training built her confidence enough to find a home.
Charity work is just one part of what Cathy and Andrea do. For paying clients — group classes and private consultations are available to book.
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