Patricia writes: "As a Canine Physiotherapist with additional qualifications in osteopathy and rehabilitation consulting, I specialize in paw and claw care. My own dog, Paula, inspired this focus.

During my training, I noticed that not only she but almost all my patients had issues with their paws or claws. This led to my final thesis and eventually to my courses for dog owners and professionals, which I'm excited to bring to the Grisha Stewart Academy!

In addition to physiotherapy, I also provide advice on healthy, species-appropriate nutrition, because movement and diet go hand in hand for me. My motto is: You are what you eat and how you move.

My practice, "Schmack & Fit," is located in Mosbach-Diedesheim in the south of Germany. "

Tom Candy is a Senior Training and Behaviour Advisor for one of the largest dog rehoming organizations in the United Kingdom and is also a behavior and welfare Trustee for Hope Rescue Wales. His duties include assessment, management and behavior modification.

A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom to undertake a BSc (Hons) in bio-veterinary science, and an MSc in clinical animal behavior from the University of Lincoln, UK.

Having started volunteering in rescue at the age of 15, Tom has been involved in a variety of aspects of rescue, including fundraising, home checks, transporting, and general day-to-day activities.

An international speaker, Tom is Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Shelter behavior specialist with the IAABC, a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor - Knowledge Assessed (CBATI-KA), and a full member of the APBC. He is the host of Simplifying Shelter Behaviour Podcast available on Spotify.