Meet the Team.


“Like other reviewers, my experience with Ste was excellent. He understands that each dog is different, and there are no one-size-fits-all methods. He listened to our concerns (overexcitability in a big puppy), asked questions, and tried out solutions in our two hour session. AND, he taught us and watched us work with the new techniques and approaches. The free telephone consultation was really helpful, gave us a chance to figure out if he could help us. HIGHLY recommend Ste and Pure Canine.”

★★★★★

Family First Dog Training - Meet Ste and Laura.

Family is a huge part of what we do. We believe that dogs are an essential part of every family, and that a calm, safe and gentle dog is something that everyone deserves.


Ste: “I’ve always had a love for dogs from an early age, and always felt a natural connection that made it easy for me to understand and communicate with dogs. Being around so many dogs as a child and having so many experiences, I witnessed from a young age that a dogs behaviour can very much be influenced by our own actions and natural behaviours.”

Our goal is to help as many people and dogs as we can, to try and reduce the amount of dogs re-homed, and ensure the right guidance was at hand to help owners understand their dogs needs, work with them safely, and strive towards a calm, fun and loving life together.

Laura: “My love for dogs began early in life; throughout my childhood, we had a loyal Labrador who was an integral part of the family. When I met Ste in 2005, this affection deepened into a true passion. Ste’s enthusiasm for dogs and all animals made it clear that we were meant to work closely with dogs. This shared passion has guided our journey ever since, fostering harmonious relationships between dogs, animals, and their environments”.

A woman sitting on a chair outdoors with two dogs, one sitting beside her and one lying on the ground. The woman is smiling, wearing a jacket and boots in a rustic setting with wooden structures and brick walls in the background.
A black and white photo of a family of four sitting on a stone bench outdoors with a dog. The woman is holding a baby, and the man has a young girl sitting on his lap. There are trees and plants in the background.
Two men and two dogs in an outdoor fenced area. One man is wearing a down jacket and beanie, looking down at a small dog sitting on the ground. The other man, holding a leash attached to a large dog, is looking at the camera. The background has trees and wire fencing.