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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 59 reviews Synthia Campbell2024-10-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Claire has a really good knowledge on dogs behaviour and was able to explain the why and when of the undesirable behaviour my dog was displaying. Her instructions quickly helped me to put things into practice and start to quickly enjoy a well behaved dog. Thanks so much Claire 😁 Wizzy Let's get busy!2024-10-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've owned 8 dogs over 40 years. I know the trainers in my local area. I choose to drive 50 mile round trip at 7am on a Saturday to Offley to take my 20 month lurcher and 2 year old terrier to Clare's classes. My terrier was a car chaser and quite reactive. Very difficult issues. I can take her anywhere now with confidence. This is all down to Clare's dedication, knowledge, organisation and focus. I can't recommend Clare highly enough (-: Pamela Defries2024-09-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Clare was recommended by a friend to help us with our anxious lock down dog Lola. Clare was brilliant from the start. She listened to the issues we wanted resolving, assessed Lola then created a plan to help. Clare managed Lola in a really calm and caring way and her training has helped enormously. Lola has grown to love Clare and almost turns herself inside out whenever Clare arrives for training or to take her for a walk. Brilliant training and Clare is fabulous, would highly recommend. Lucie Austin2024-08-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have a wonderful 10 month old Labrador thanks to Clare’s help. She’s so knowledgeable and like the dog whisperer! I see the dogs in class give her their full attention. It’s amazing to watch. She clearly knows what she’s doing and I’d 💯 recommend her. You get detailed voice notes and recap videos to take away and work with. 5 stars all round. Debbie Mulqueen2024-08-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Clare is brilliant, I would 100% recommend Good Choice Dog Training to anyone wanting help with their dogs. Milo is scared of everything, and because of this is very reactive towards other dogs. Clare has helped so much with this showing me ways to avoid him becoming reactive and quickly stopping him if he does. She has shown us so much and given us lots of practical information that has and is continuing to help with milo. Jason Slade2024-05-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Clare has a wonderful approach to training with a friendly smile and lots of encouragement during each session. She is always giving guidance during the sessions, which is then followed up by a detailed recap of the exercises covered in the session via the training group WhatsApp. She provides real-life examples of the exercises, posting videos of her own dog Stanley doing them which really helps to see how they are done by a pro! I would have no hesitation in recommending Clare and Good Choice Dog Training to anyone looking for a 1st class dog training service , she definitely gives a fantastic training experience. Update: May 2024 Clare recently held a block of 6 Neutrality workshop sessions which I attended with my dog Jersey. Jersey is a bit nervous and excitable and the techniques and strategies learnt over these sessions were invaluable. It allowed her and the other dogs in the group, who were also excitable, to learn in a safe and secure environment and as Clare says, allowed them to 'set themselves up for success'. Thank you Clare for a brilliant workshop, Jersey has gone from strength to strength and is improving all of the time. Karen King2024-05-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We attended a 6 week puppy class with our first dog, a 3 month old cockapoo. Clare was extremely helpful at teaching both us and our puppy and we are constantly getting comments that he is so well behaved. This is a result of Clare’s structured training program and continued support. Looking forward to the adolescence classes! Mandy Xxx2024-05-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome - Clare is a brilliant trainer. The dogs love her as do the owners. Very patient. With lots of different techniques to try. Total superstar. Rebecca Hutchins2024-05-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely group training sessions, learning all the basics including lead walking and recall mixed with lots of socialisation. As first time dog owners we really appreciated Claire answering all our silly questions and providing feedback on videos inbetween sessions too 😊 Photo to show how knackered Ralph is after sessions too!
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