The Gentle Spaniel

I offer gentle support for separation anxiety and emotional distress, helping dogs feel safer when alone and for owners to feel heard and supported. Hello I am Clare a Qualified Teacher, Coach, Force Free Dog Trainer and Behaviourist specialising in training and behaviour for all Spaniel breeds and Spaniel Crosses. I am a certified Separation Anxiety PRO Trainer along with being a member of the P

et Professional Network and ICAN. I have studied with the ISCP, IMDTB, The Dog Training College ,Julie Naismith, Canine Principles, the ICB and the IAABC. My journey with dogs started with my own rescue Spaniel, Bob who suffered from Separation Anxiety when I was a child. Back then the term was not recognised and there certainly wasn't the positive dog training we are so fortunate to have now. So Bob came with us everywhere and when he couldn't come with us we made arrangements or sacrifices so he didn't have to be alone. I became a teacher and through much canine study, a dog trainer and behaviour consultant. It was through my Canine Behaviour Diploma that I became particularly interested in helping owners whose dogs displayed anxious and fear based behaviours. This helped me to make my decision to specialise, not only with the Spaniel Breeds but with fearful behaviours such as separation anxiety and reactivity. I know what it is like to have a dog that is anxious on walks as my current Spaniel, Paddy has had a fear of other dogs all of his life. He is so much better now as he knows there are other choices to his reacting. This has taken time but the small steps do add up! Spaniel Speak offers one to one online consultations and longer programmes to help your dog's training and behaviour struggles. I offer longer term programmes of one or two months so that progress forward can be made. Positive training methods are used so that your dog is always able to go at their own pace and is never at the point where they have to feel stressed or overwhelmed. If you have a new puppy Spaniel Speak offers one off consultations with a training plan for important and essential 'home alone training.'

I also run regular group programmes and a membership for training and one for purely separation anxiety. These are wonderful community spaces for people on the same journey with their dogs. Online is a very effective way to work with your dogs fearful behaviours or to prevent them. I do not need to be present in your home. This will simply add to any stress your dog is already feeling. Through regular consultations, video footage and daily training plans I will support you step by step on this very important journey. Although I do work predominantly with Spaniels and Spaniel crosses I do of course welcome all breeds of dogs onto my programmes! Do get in touch through messenger or email to set up a free discovery call on how I can help. Clare - [email protected]