all things canine,
...and so much more!
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all things canine,
...and so much more!
About Lez Graham, MA
Lez Graham's professional journey with dogs began in the early 90's, and after many years of professional tutelage, culminated in the establishment of Trained For Life in January 2007 when she returned to the UK from New Zealand.
Recognised as a distinguished speaker, trainer, award-winning author and dog behaviour specialist, Lez holds a Master’s Degree (professional practice) in Canine Behaviour & Psychology.
She stands as a distinguished Fellow of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association, having received a prestigious invitation as the first lady Fellow and in recognition of her contribution to the Canine Profession, and proudly holds the title of Master Professional Dog Training Instructor with the Guild of Dog Trainers.
An executive and specialist dog handler with the Dog Safety Education Executive (DogSEE), which Lez co-founded in 2011, she has been instrumental in training high-achieving dog trainers and canine behaviourists since 2009.
Her primary success lies as a successful Canine Behaviour Practitioner in addition to her pioneering work in the Gundog community. A true pioneer in her field, Lez made history as the first lady Gundog trainer to contribute to a national shooting magazine, yet again showcasing her unwavering commitment to breaking barriers.
With over 25 years of experience working with dogs of all breeds, Lez has an affinity with the black German Shepherd, but her passion and her heart stays with the gorgeous Gundog breeds that share her home.
Since her return to the UK in 2007, she has specialised in addressing aggressive behaviour, working with owners to help them transform their dogs into well mannered and safe members of society.
Beyond her hands-on work, Lez is a prolific author, always engrossed in a new book or two! She gracefully divides her time between her passions of writing, tutoring and training dogs as well as continuing her canine research studies.
Nestled in beautiful Lanarkshire, Lez shares her home with her husband and her gorgeous Gundogs.
Latest Blogs
The Harness
first published 8 March 2025
With an increasing number of scientific studies on harnesses, we now have more data to support the concerns I’ve had over this piece of equipment. As the harness is exponentially increasing in popularity and has started to be marketed as a 'must have' fashion accessory for your dog, it is more important than ever that we realise that there is a negative impact on our dogs' well-being. more...
Latest Podcasts
Season 5, Episode 7 - It's a funny old job...
aired 4 April 2025
Moaning again… Why would anyone live in London, and who on earth would drive around it? Ross, of course! Why’s the Scottish contingent so tired? A few days of teaching, perhaps? There’s not much to moan about, but these two certainly manage it! From Bunny heaven, through badger hell, to deer dread, and ending on f#@*ing foxes – the duo are back at it. They also revisit the topic of dog attacks – always a hot topic, given how much it pops up in the news and on social media. Dog safety and responsible parenting are passions for the team at GaGD, and of course, Lez and Ross don’t shy away from having a good moan about the state of society and the impact of social media. Why stop there ? They even have a go at people who listen to podcasts and music while out and about, risking being run over or, worse, attacked by a serial killer. There's some serious talk about safety and the Imabi App, definitely worth a listen, if you can bear it!
Runtime: 32 mins
Season 5, Episode 6 - How to Re-home Your Husband
aired 21 March 2025
From the Council House to the Countryside via Canine Karaoke with Di Stevens 🐾 Forget Guard Dogs…this podcast delves into everything Gundog, Gundog and more Gundog! Field Trials, Labradors, and Working Tests, to Show Dogs and much more! Ross and Lez are joined by the amazing Di Stevens, with a career that starts with breaking horses and discovering the Labrador breed, and now has made remarkable strides in the world of Gundogs, achieving success across multiple disciplines. Starting with a couple of Chocolate Labradors in the breed ring, she then moved into the working field, qualifying dogs in multiple disciplines. The London contingent often finds discussions about birds, killing animals, and life beyond the M25 somewhat distasteful… and interestingly, so do many Gundog enthusiasts!This sparks an intriguing conversation about the ethics of Country Sports and how we all must remain true to our moral compass. As always, the conversation circles back to nature vs. nurture, and finding the right dog for the job. Why can't you enter the Grand Prix in a Fiat Panda? Di's passion for her discipline is evident as she keeps her fingers firmly in every pie related to Gundogs. Prepare yourself for some eye-opening insights into the often-overlooked weaknesses of breed judges. We also discuss how Gundog training in the UK and Europe has improved significantly in recent years.Thankfully, our understanding of living with, and working alongside, our companion dogs has evolved—it's all about the relationships we build.
Runtime: 58 mins