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Alexa Clark, Clinical Animal Behaviourist, BSc (Hons), APBC, ABTC, PACT.

Alexa Clark
Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Animal Training Instructor
BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Behaviour
APBC ABTC PACT
25 years professional employment with dogs
Experienced, Qualified, Professional I am a qualified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and trainer, accredited with the APBC, ABTC and PACT professional bodies. Through Country Dogs I provide qualified dog behaviour modification services and training, in Hampshire and the surrounding areas.

23/03/2026

Sweet little Dusty here has been having a hard time around people and dogs he doesnt know recently. He can become fearful and defensive. We've been trying to help him feel better so that he can manage himself around them more. We're currently working closely with his vets as there may be some pain involvement- its important this is looked into before we expose him to things he may find scary or difficult as they can be quick to associate pain that they feel with what they see or are doing at the time. Dusty is so bright though and learns very quickly, hes been practicing his leave it, watch, on your bed and heel cues so we can guide him more around things he finds scary. Dusty has a wonderful older brother, Hank, who is a great role model for him as Hank adores everything! They are both adored by their family and im hopeful we can progress nicely.

21/03/2026

Here's Florence enjoying the sun. But whats more lovely is how relaxed and happy she is, even with several other dogs around at this park. Ive been working with Florence for a few months now, helping her with several aspects. Including her interaction with other dogs, her noise phobias, her associations with formal handling, and her prey drive! Her lovely owner was at the point of not being able to take her out due to her behaviour. We've worked on all aspects and she has improved greatly, she can pass other other dogs from only a few metres very calmly (she would lunge and shout from a larger distance), she hears gunshots and stops and thinks then carries on (she was panicked bolting before), and she sits to watch squirrels now rather than barking and chasing. Crucially we've been working alongside her vet and physiotherapist to ensure she is as pain free as possible, so the formal handling tolerance training has been needed. Florence is a streetdog, with her own agenda, but is so joyous and sweet natured as you can see in this photo 🥰

16/03/2026

Say hello to beautiful Goldie! Goldie is another dog ive worked with from a young age, she came to classes and we've had some 121 sessions too. Ive recently been working with Goldies owners to ensure she can cope with people she does not know coming into the house as this can be needed at times. Weve been working on a jackpot cue to come away from distractions like the front door and hit a place target like her bed, all hands free, so she can be kept safely away from visitors and the open front door. You can imagine how disgruntled she is not to be involved and adored by everyone who comes around though!!

12/03/2026

Happy Gotcha Day Peppa!! 2 years after you were adopted by your caring, dedicated new family from a very sheltered and troubled start, youre flourishing!! All thanks to the effort your family have put in. I started seeing Peppa when she had newly been adopted, 2 years ago. She found everything so overwhelming, and being the character she is, she was confident enough to tell the world to go away, dogs, people, cars, noise, everything. She could barely calm enough to think straight. Now, 2 years on, I had a session in town with her just polishing up on handling skills of Peppa past other dogs and people. Ensuring she can listen to and focus on her owners rather than approach everyone! But what a difference, she walked steadily and calmly through town, past people in a heel cue, or sat and watched her owner as others passed her, including tractors. She bumped into friends, both human and dog and was wonderfully behaved, collecting treats off them as she went. You've landed on your feet Peppa, so glad ive been allowed to work with you!

02/03/2026

There's still some space on our 1.5 hour Grouchy Grumps workshop on 21st March at 14:45, held at Barkers Paddock in Whitchurch. This workshop is designed as a catch up for any of our existing clients who have been working on their reactivity towards dogs or people. We will work on the desensitising process and managing our dogs around other dogs whilst on lead. Small group numbers of clients with similar dogs. As its held in an enclosed paddock, there wont be any off lead dogs approaching, allowing us to practice what we've learnt so far using each other as safe stooges. If you're interested in joining us please email at- [email protected].

13/02/2026

Who else is fed up of the weather recently? Team dog Bonnie, as a street dog (with a heavy influence of Dachshund!), is genetically programmed to seek shelter and warmth, so the thought of walking in the rain is not appealing for her, unlike many other breeds who dont care. It does mean an increase in enrichment for her though, which she loves as it often involves food! Shes been having chews, and filled kongs. Today is drier so she'll get a walk, but we'll also so some scentwork which shes great at with that big nose, and some training at some point- between today's report writing. Any photos of your dog's hiding in the dry, or enjoying the mud and wet might cheer us all up.....

12/10/2025

I had a lovely time learning at the DogX conference today, run by PACT in Wi******er. Fab talks by some great speakers!

26/09/2025

Always very proud of this and I feel its worth showing it off. My renewed accreditation as a Clinical Animal Behaviourist 😊

14/08/2025

We've got a week off and are heading to Wales to enjoy some family time. I might be slower at responding to emails and messages over the next week. Enjoy the summer!

21/07/2025

I had a wonderful cuddle with Buckley recently during his follow up. Buckley is recently adopted and was showing some more concerning behaviours whilst he is settling in. He was worried by people out on a walk and some dogs and would bark. He was also waking his owners up at 5:30 in the morning! I've helped his wonderful (already) very dedicated owners to help settle him in and do some work on confidence building and focus. Hes smashing it so far, and no more early mornings either!

03/07/2025

Here's Jimmy, he's had a few sessions to help with barking in the evenings. Jimmy is deaf and doesn't realise how noisey he's being. We're doing lots of work in the background to ensure he is able to settle properly, that includes physio checks, looking at his diet and how hes fed, and ensuring we're not accidentally reinforcing behaviours we dont particularly want. Alongside that we are teaching him new behaviours to our hand signals, including to lie on a bed and stay there. Hes loving the training and his wonderful owners are doing a fabulous job of helping him. His favourite hand signal is a thumbs up which we are using as a marker and it means hes done something right and a treat is on the way 👍😋 Good going Jimmy!

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