From Mexico City to Edinburgh's parks.
Early years
They began with pure breed dogs in the early 1960s, achieving success at dog shows with an Akita.
This passion led them to Mexico, where they trained under William Haggerty, the former New York dog police chief.
Training under William Haggerty
Their professional journey included establishing Mexico's first comprehensive dog facility, which offered grooming, veterinary services, and specialised training.
They later played a key role in creating the Mexican dog police force, starting with rescue Dobermans and eventually developing expertise in explosives detection and other specialised sniffing work.
Building the Mexican dog police force
The trainer relocated to Scotland in 2004, establishing K9 Edinburgh.
Their mission extends beyond behavioural modification: "the goal, is to make a happy dog that enjoys been with other dogs and humans."
Edinburgh, 2004
Certified practitioner of Hypnosis and NLP (NLP Scotland, Glasgow).
Recent training in Berlin on food-rewarding methods using clicker and non-clicker techniques.
The philosophy
All methods vary according to the specific characteristics of the dog's breed, age, and the owner's personality and age group.
Qualifications
- Trained under William Haggerty, former NYPD dog police chief
- Creator of the Mexican national dog police force
- Two years veterinary school, UNAM Mexico
- Certified Hypnosis & NLP practitioner (NLP Scotland)
- Force-free methodology — no exceptions
- Edinburgh-based since 2004
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