About Justine

I established Lush Pets in 2015, and have 20 years experience of both owning and taking care of a variety of animals – cats, dogs, hamsters – and even horses.

I love all animals, but dogs are my passion – their behaviour, training (including agility) and nutrition. I have worked with dogs in a variety of environments – shelters, dog hotels, and dog schools.

 I even went to Norway to experience working with sledding huskies – it’s great fun!

Justine with her dog
Dog sledding with huskies

Qualifications

It’s important to me to keep learning new things in my field, and I aim to keep attending courses and seminars on animal behaviour and welfare. Here’s a few I have already benefited from:

  • COAPE Think Dog

  • First Aid for cats and dogs – Winchester Sparsholt College

  • Animal Welfare and Behavior – University of Edinburgh

  • Canine Nutrition and Raw Feeding

  • Simple Solutions for Common Behaviour & Training Problems by Ian Dunbar, president of APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers).