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Claire is a fantastic, knowledgeable professional. Her communication and support is unmatched and we are already very impressed and pleased by the progress our anxious dog has made in a matter of weeks.
la has come on leaps and bounds and is much calmer and settled in a variety of situations. Clare has been fantastic and I would recommend her to anyone who needs help with their dog."
We knew from the minute we met Clare we had made the right choice, she has supported us with Riley every step of the way. 5 stars just aren't enough for the lovely Clare!
Claire has excellent experience with training dogs… a couple of sessions really made a difference with my puppy, would definitely recommend.
We definitely give Clare 5 stars! For us we feel she has really gone above and beyond with our Woody. Without Clare we would have been out of our depth. She is extremely accessible, her communication is excellent!
We have been working with Clare with our 2nd puppy now and she has once again gone above and beyond with support and guidance. We had a bringing your puppy home session and a short one to one before joining the 6 week puppy school which was amazing.
We highly recommend training with Clare. Her classes are enjoyable for both dogs and owners and it is a really relaxed, comfortable environment for everyone to learn in. Our Golden Retriever Elsie has benefited so much from attending, and she absolutely adores Clare!
ABOUT US
My name is Clare, and I have always been a lover of dogs. From my childhood days with our rescue puppy Chloe, to my current Golden Retriever Stanley, dogs have always been a part of my life. After a rewarding career as a Police Officer, I pursued my passion for dog training, becoming an accredited dog trainer with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants. With my demo dog Stanley and his little brother Vinnie, I help dogs and their owners overcome challenges and live their best lives together.
My name is Clare, and I have always loved dogs. I began training dogs after owning several rescue dogs and working with local trainers. My experience includes over 16 years as a Police Officer and extensive mentoring from experienced trainers. I am an accredited dog trainer with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants.
You can book a training session by scheduling a free consultation call. During this call, we can discuss the best training options for you and your dog.
A typical training session includes one hour of focused training on specific issues or behaviours you want to address. You will also receive support materials such as online demonstration videos and step-by-step instructions, along with unlimited WhatsApp support.
I am an accredited dog trainer with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants. I have extensive experience working with dogs, including training my own challenging dog, Stanley, and mentoring under experienced trainers. I also have 16 years of experience as a Police Officer, which has contributed to my training skills.
Yes, I specialise in training fearful or anxious dogs. My approach includes creating a safe and supportive environment for your dog and providing you with the tools and techniques to help your dog overcome their fears.
EXCELLENT Based on 106 reviews Posted on Molly FroggattTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Clare was absolutely fantastic! She has so much online material to share so that you don’t forget the points covered in each session. Margot really enjoyed her training, each session was focused on a different aspect I wanted to improve in Margot’s walking and walks have been so pleasurable since! I feel I got a lot out of our sessions too by learning how best to get Margot to respond to me and ensure that our walks became enjoyable rather than feeling like a chore. I would recommend Clare to anyone to needs any help or support with dog walking or training, and would go back to her for any help in the future. Thank you once again 😊Posted on Gail FultonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Clare is an amazing trainer and Rosie has come on so much under her guidance. Would not hesitate to recommend her if you are looking to start training your puppy or older dog.Posted on Dan STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We worked with Claire to help with our 4-year-old dog, who had become quite reactive to other dogs. It had got to the point where walks were more stressful than enjoyable and, if we’re honest, we were starting to avoid them. Claire was brilliant at helping us understand what was actually going on and gave us practical techniques we could use straight away. Just as importantly, she helped build our confidence as owners. She was very patient with both us and the dog, and explained things in a really clear, realistic way. He’s not suddenly a perfect dog, but that was never the promise. What’s changed is that we now have the tools to manage situations and enjoy our walks again. It genuinely feels like we’ve reconnected with him, which is exactly what we were hoping for. Would definitely recommend Claire to anyone dealing with a reactive dog.Posted on I PTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fantastic experience training with Clare! She was attentive to our needs, and even in group sessions she remained highly observant, offering tailored guidance and advice based on each individual dog. We completed the puppy, adolescent, and one-to-one training sessions, all of which were incredibly helpful in supporting our pup to settle in and adjust to our environment. We would definitely recommend Clare! She is very professional and always wants the best for the pups!Posted on Tracy BengougamTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have known Clare for a few years and worked with her at various points to train my three Dobermanns, including our youngest who is a rescue. Some trainers are not good with certain breeds, as I have experienced previously, but Clare is fantastic with all dogs. She is extremely professional, empathetic and has a natural way with dogs. Our dogs love her and get very excited to see her! It is a pleasure to work with such an amazing trainer and she never makes a client feel as though they are failing to carry out what she makes look so easy. She is so patient, kind and non-judgmental. We have engaged in group classes, 1-1 sessions and focussed walks. Clare has helped me to deal with a variety of issues that come with strong working dogs and I would not hesitate to recommend her. You will be in very safe, reliable hands.Posted on Stephanie NellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have found Clare. We began working with her and our two Hungarian Vizlas in 2024 and can honestly say it’s been life changing. We’ve been doing group classes, 121 sessions and neutrality walks with Clare over the years and all of our sessions have been incredibly positive and encouraging and we continue to do sessions whenever we can - the boys absolutely love her and save all their best hugs and licks for when they see her. I was really struggling in particular with our one boy that we rehomed at 3 years old and Clare has always been exceptionally patient and positive in her approach. We cannot recommend Clare enough and believe any time you’d spend with her will be incredibly beneficial.Posted on Hannah FordTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Clare has been brilliant. We’ve had 1-1s and group training. Clare clearly has a passion for what she does and seems to live and breath what she teaches. A truly authentic, well trained and knowledgable teacher. As a new dog owner taking on a 1 1/2 year old male lab, who had some reactive tendencies, eating poo fetish and a prey drive, she has helped me to better understand dog behaviour and how to use positive reinforcement training. More importantly she’s helped me build confidence and helped me develop an effective and kind communication strategy with Alfie. I’ve still got lots to learn and will continue training with Clare. Highly recommend!! To update and add to my previous review above: Since the review above Clare has facilitated 2-1 training sessions with me, Alfie and another dog and owner. Pairing us with a compatible dog to enable us to work towards appropriate play behaviour. It’s been so helpful and reassuring to learn more about dog’s body language and signals during play. It has been such a brilliant experience to give Alfie this positive outlet. It’s been really nice for him and I to make a new friend too! Thanks Clare it’s meant a lot.Posted on Daniel CatoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cannot recommend Clare enough! She formed such a special bond with our mischievous Airedale, he still gets excited when he hears her voice! Simply a brilliant dog trainer!Posted on Eddie FTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have been meaning to post for a while to thank you for the brilliant puppy training sessions you have provided for Henry. Your sessions have been really helpful and we have seen Henry grow into a super adult dog. He knows a number of commands and tricks and has enjoyed all the training provided. You are so good with him and we appreciate all your support and patience. We are looking forward to the next training sessions coming up and so is he! Huge thanksPosted on Simon NichollTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Clare as a dog trainer. We took our sassy Golden Retriever to classes and dogs and handlers all had a great time and learnt loads! Classes are packed with training all whilst having fun and bonding with your dog. I have highly recommended Clare to several new dog parents and will continue to do so.
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