I have lived with dogs since early childhood. Both female and male dogs have been part of my life—from mixed breeds to purebred dogs such as retrievers and Springer Spaniels. Today, I am accompanied by Čárinka (a Border Collie–Pointer mix), Engie, an adopted female dog from Romania, and Daniel, a herding shepherd dog currently in my foster care.

 

My work with dogs is based on respect, understanding, and an individual approach. I continuously educate myself, drawing experience from hands-on practice as well as professional guidance. I studied under cynologist Dana Baborová, was inspired by positive reinforcement, the methodology of František Šusta, and further training at Viktorie’s Dog School “Ako so psom.” I completed a dog-catching course at the University of Veterinary Sciences in Brno, an online course in canine traumatology, and I continue to specialize in working with reactive dogs in cooperation with the British platform Positively.com.

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I also pass on my knowledge through lectures on human–dog communication held at schools, youth clubs, and scouting groups.

In 2023, I founded the private shelter Hand for Help in the Šumava region, where I currently care for seven dogs. I focus primarily on senior dogs and dogs with challenging or problematic behavior, whose chances of adoption are significantly lower. Through patient and individualized work, I help them overcome trauma, learn new habits, and gradually prepare them for life in a safe and loving home.

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However, my help does not end with the dogs directly in the shelter. I also provide long-term support to approximately twenty other dogs in foster care—both throughout the Czech Republic and abroad. I cover a large part of the costs from my own resources, but thanks to adoption fees and contributions to our transparent account, we are able to finance urgent surgeries, veterinary care, and other essential assistance. Every donation means enormous support to us, and I would like to sincerely thank everyone who takes part in helping.

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To ensure the shelter can operate sustainably in the long term, I also have stability outside my work with dogs. I am employed, and this stability allows me to help dogs in need without compromising on the quality of their care. I am also a foster parent, a wife, and I am supported by my family, which is an important source of strength for me. In addition, I lead the fire performance group Vita Sua, with which we perform at weddings, celebrations, and public events.

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My long-term dream is to build a center in the Šumava region for people and their (future) dogs—a place focused on mutual understanding, professional care, and education. I want to create a safe training environment, organize expert meetings and socialization walks, and show that even dogs with challenging behavior can live happy and fulfilling lives.

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The goal of my work is to give dogs in need hope for a new beginning and a safe home. At the same time, I aim to improve conditions for dogs in shelters, raise awareness, and involve more people who want to help and change dogs’ lives for the better.