Professional
Mentorship
Structured support for dog professionals — so you never have to navigate this industry alone.
You shouldn't have to figure this out on your own
Catherine Griffin offers mentorship as part of our wider mission to both encourage professional standards and ensure dog professionals across Ireland never feel isolated in their work.
Many members of our current expert panel were discovered and supported through 1-to-1 mentorship — highlighting just how crucial guidance, community and connection are within this industry.
Mentorship plays an essential role in helping both new and experienced professionals navigate the complex world of canine behaviour, training and welfare. Whether you're exploring how to get into the industry, seeking clarity around educational pathways, or looking for operational guidance as you grow your services, mentorship provides structured support tailored to your needs.
Email Catherine at info@snoutandabout.ie
Mentorship for every stage of your career
New to the industry
Exploring how to get into canine behaviour or training? Get clarity on educational pathways, industry expectations and how to build a sustainable practice from the ground up.
Growing your services
Looking for operational guidance as you expand? Get structured support around intake processes, workload management, client communication and professional boundaries.
Complex case support
Already working in behaviour or training and facing challenging cases? Refine your assessment skills, build clinical reasoning and develop robust behaviour plans with expert guidance.
Professional confidence
A safe, supportive and confidential space to talk openly about the pressures, dilemmas and uncertainties that come with professional practice — without judgement.
A unique opportunity to grow with expert support
This is a unique educational and career-development opportunity intended to help you grow your professional confidence, develop your skillset, improve your case management and feel supported every step of the way.
- Assistance creating behaviour programmes
- Managing your workload and client expectations
- Navigating complex and emotionally demanding cases
- Refining clinical reasoning and assessment skills
- Educational pathway guidance and career planning
- Structured starter programme included in first session
"Mentorship ensures you are never alone on your journey." — Catherine Griffin, Founder
Take the first step.
We'll walk the rest together.
Book your first mentorship session today. €120 for up to 2 hours, with a structured starter programme included.