Leila McNeelance is founder of Huxley & Hooch, a dog training and behaviour consultancy. A dog-lover, she started taking behaviour courses and attending live seminars – and was hooked. Now a qualified trainer, she’s shifted to remote video sessions during the pandemic.
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‘I'm very young in a very old industry – and I still get imposter syndrome all the time.’
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‘Our dog Hux is lovely, but he has so many issues. Through training him, I realised I love working with anxious dogs and rescue dogs – it’s really rewarding.’
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‘The process of getting ready automatically makes me feel more productive, regardless of what I’m doing with my day. It's usually just making sure I get dressed and do my skincare routine.’
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‘I set three times during the day to check email. We’ve become so used to instant information that sometimes we forget we’re human. Setting boundaries helps to feel less pressured.’
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