Years later I’m still working in science. Here I do research in cancer and my daily work involves designing  specialized cells (CAR-T cells) for people with cancer.

I have grown up with dogs. I also wanted to work with dogs and their owners. My first dog was Boelie and I started training with him in my teenage years. After this I had several dogs. But Kyran (the dog that started it all) has a special place in my heart. Kyran was a Tervueren Shepherd with extreme anxiety. As an owner you run into a wall. Suddenly you don’t have enough knowledge to help your best friend.

I didn’t want this anymore. That’s why I decided to become a dog trainer. My previous education has helped me enormously. After taking several courses, I now understand where certain behavior comes from and I understand my dogs better. We are very happy together

I currently have 2 dogs. Luna, a Lancashire Heeler lady, who has accompanied me on many training courses. Together with Luna I am currently following detection at Argos Scentwork Academy. The other one is Aiden, Aiden is a Welsh Corgi Pembroke teenager. I followed the Puppy Course and Basic Obedience 1 with Aiden.