Hello! My name is Ashley Szafranek and I’m a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) and accredited dog trainer. I cover Glasgow, West Lothian, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

I graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Applied Animal Science awarded by the University of Glasgow in 2012 and began my career in rescue, working for a UK wide animal charity. I quickly identified a need to help people and their dogs before getting to crisis point, preventing the heart breaking decision to rehome, and in 2014 I set up Reach Your Pawtential. Alongside my work in rescue, I have worked with a variety of livestock, wild and domesticated species, spending a year as a primate keeper at Edinburgh Zoo, and even travelled to South Africa to train veterinary clinic staff on welfare and behaviour.

My professional qualifications include:

Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) with CCAB Certification Ltd.
Certificated Member of the Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians (FABC)
University of Lincoln Masters Degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour with distinction
Full Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT membership number 01411)
Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC) registered Animal Training Instructor

I use positive, reward based training methods informed by the latest science. Sessions are relaxed and fun, with a focus on training in ‘real life’, helping you and your dog ‘reach your pawtential’ together.

I’m fully insured and a human and animal first aider. I specialise in working with rescue dogs - if your dog has any additional behaviour requirements for the sessions, simply get in touch to discuss! Sessions are taken at each dog and owner’s pace and not only build the dogs confidence but owner confidence too, equipping you with the necessary skills to navigate life together!

I’ve owned working collies for years and currently live with my rescue dog Magic Merlin, the blue merle Border Collie! In our spare time we love adventuring when we’re not trick training!

reach your pawtential with Ashley

CERTIFIED Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB)