Rosie Pidd is known for her ability to make magic happen in even the most unlikely places, whether it’s a theatre show on a mountaintop, an art installation on a moving bus, or a dog obedience class on a disused railway line. She’s spent the last few years fusing science with art. Now, she’s doing the same with dog training, adding a touch of flair (and a tracksuit) to the world of competitive canine performance.

Rosie’s approach to training is part method, part madness, rooted in discipline, delivered with jazz hands. She is frequently mistaken for the dog’s sidekick. She has a tendency to take over any event she walks into, though she insists she’s “just helping.” She is Mother. The dogs know this. And they listen.