A quick intro . . .

I grew up in Cornwall, in the UK, surrounded by animals.  After school I would case after the wild ponies on Bodmin Moor, in the vain effort of catching one, and when that failed I would torment the tadpoles in the fish pond.  I could be found outside, rain or shine, building forts and going on adventures - always accompanied by my dog, cat or various chickens!

Growing up, I wanted to be a wolf biologist, and in 2001 I graduated from the University of Nottingham with a Degree in Zoology.  I spent the next 8 years involved in various wildlife projects around the world, taking me to some amazing places, including Mongolia, Churchill MA, and New Zealand.  In 2008 I was fortunate enough to take part in the Raincoast Conservation Foundation's annual Wolf Project, where, based aboard the SV Achiever,  I've covered a large area of the BC coastline searching for wolf scat, and hair samples.

In 2009 I made the choice to retire from field work and go back to school to become a dog trainer - I haven't looked back.  Last year I founded OFF TRACK Dog Training, where I specialize in puppy training, basic obedience, and behavioual problem solving.

Both myself and my partner, Ivan, are greyhound enthusiasts, and will hopefully be adopting our first retired racing greyhound in the summer - it's been a long time in the coming, but will be well worth the wait.

~ Saffrina Welch

For more dog training info: OFF TRACK's Offical Home Page, or call 604 307 8144.