Hello, and thank you for visiting our website. I’m Mark Mayho, proud owner of Herts Canine.
Dogs have been a huge part of my life from a very young age. I grew up in a home filled with Golden Retrievers, and my love for spending time with them soon turned into a genuine passion for understanding dogs and their behaviour.
I began my career in a veterinary practice, where my interest in canine behaviour really took shape. I qualified as a canine behaviour consultant and dog trainer in 1999 and went on to work in training kennels and rescue centres before founding Herts Canine in 2004.
Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to work full-time with dogs, supporting hundreds every week through one-to-one training sessions and group classes. Over the years I’ve owned a variety of breeds, including Labradors, German Shorthaired Pointers, St Bernards, Springer Spaniels and Dachshunds. Today, my partner and I share our home with a Rottweiler, a Working Cocker Spaniel and two Cockapoos.
I am qualified to train dogs of all ages, from puppies to adults, and I specialise in supporting dogs with behavioural challenges ranging from mild issues to more complex cases. I strongly believe that every dog, owner and household is unique, so training should never be “one-size-fits-all.” My goal is always to help owners understand their dogs and build a positive, rewarding relationship together.
Over the years, I’ve seen many approaches to dog training come and go. Herts Canine is committed to using compassionate, ethical and effective training methods. I do not support harsh, punitive or aversive techniques, we do not use grot collars, prong collars or electric collars. If owners are seeking those kinds of methods, we are not be the right trainers for them.
I believe there is always something new to learn in this profession, and I continually develop my knowledge through courses, seminars and professional development. I am proud to be recognised by the Guild of Dog Trainers.
But, as they say, no man is an island, and I am lucky to work with a great team that share my passions for dogs:
David joined Herts Canine in 2018.
Previously he has trained dogs for agility since 2008. David first got involved with agility with his fourth Border Collie Fen. Fen was rescued from being both physically and mentally abused and David started agility with him as part of his recovery.
David trained all his collies for obedience and agility and enjoys the obedience and agility classes he does with clients.
All of David’s training is based on positive reinforcement and encourages the owner to handle their dog to the best of their ability.
Rachel joined us in 2024. Rachel has been an assistance dog trainer for a national charity for 11 years.
Rachel helps with some of our puppy classes and makes classes fun and relaxed but packed with great training. When not in class she enjoys training and walking Maurice her Chocolate Labrador.
Chloe joined us in 2024 and when not assisting us in classes and the office she is kept very busy with her two cockapoos Woody and Blossom. Chloe is also an expert on dog nutrition and is always happy to assist and help our clients.
This lump is one of our two stooge dogs that we have working at Herts Canine. Hunter has been with us since a puppy and is used more in 121 sessions rather than group classes.
Emma is a typical working spaniel – acting as through she is fed on Red Bull and Smarties! She was rescued at 3 years old in 2024 after a really hard start in life. She is a much loved part of the team and does work very hard between causing just a small amount of chaos!!!
