My name is DELMA RAE and I live in Co. Wicklow, Ireland. 

I have been a qualified Dog Listener since 2005.  I hold the Advanced Certificate in Canine Communication awarded by Jan Fennell. 

I have had dogs all my life and, over the years, accumulated a small library of books on dog training and conducted a huge amount of research looking for a kind, effective method to enable my family and myself to live in harmony with our dogs.  However, it was not until I found Dog Listening that I felt my search was at an end.  The change in my dogs’ disposition and behaviour was amazing as I implemented the Canine Communication techniques learnt. Using this method I was able to become leader of my pack in a calm and kind way.  This relieved my dogs of the stress that was causing their behaviour problems, as now they had a leader they could rely on and trust in every situation. 

To further my knowledge of the method I attended and successfully completed both the Foundation Course, and Advanced Course, in Canine Communication with Jan Fennell in Lincolnshire, U.K. 

I really enjoy being a Dog Listener and visiting people in their home environment in order to consult with them regarding their dogs’ behaviour and show them how they too can live in harmony with their dogs.  I am also a tutor in my local college where I pass on my knowledge to the students studying for a Diploma in Animal Care.

Although I am self employed, by being a member of PURE Dog Listeners I have the mutual support of like-minded Dog Listeners from around the globe and an arena to discuss ideas and keep up to date with any developments in the canine world  Have a look at the PURE Dog Listeners website.  You will find it by going into the ‘Links‘ page.

As I observe my dogs, and those of other people, they teach me so much about how dogs communicate.  I have been to Yellowstone in Montana, U.S.A. on a number of occasions to observe and learn more about wolves in the wild.  I find these experiences give me a greater insight into canines and how they communicate.  As dogs evolved from their ancestors, the wolf, learning about wolf behaviour in the wild furthers our understanding of dogs and their behaviour.