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Empowering you and your dog with personalised, positive training tailored to your challenges. Specialising in life skills and Predation Substitute Training.

Here to help you build a harmonious, lifelong bond with your dog through fun, effective solutions. Barkshire Dog Training helps dogs and their humans to understand each other better, building strong bonds working together to enjoy their relationship more. We treat each dog as an individual and offer personalised solutions for your challenges. We use force-free methods that are proven to work and we are qualified by the Institute of Modern Dog Training (IMDT), so you can trust our experience and knowledge. We can help you with any dog training problem, whether you have a new dog or an old friend who needs some guidance. We also have a special interest in helping owners of rescue dogs. We provide one-to-one support, training walks, and fun group classes in Caversham, Reading. You can also access our services online, or in Berkshire, North Hampshire and South Oxfordshire areas.

09/11/2026

Everything I do at Barkshire Dog Training is guided by three values:

Fun, Patience and Connection.

Underneath them all sits kindness, to your dog and to you.
This month, I am talking about patience.

Behaviour change takes time. I will never rush you or your dog. I break things into small, manageable steps, give your dog time to think, and expect setbacks, because they are part of learning, not a sign you are failing.

What patience looks like when we work together:
• Ongoing support rather than one-off advice
• Giving your dog time and space to process
• Making it easier when something is too hard
• Reassurance and encouragement when progress feels slow

Feeling like progress has stalled? Send me a message and we will work out the next small step together.

06/11/2026

Today is the Pride of Reading Awards, and I’m so proud that Barkshire Dog Training was nominated for Business in Action, sponsored by 🐾🏆

To be nominated is a great honour. Someone in our community took the time to put my name forward, and what they wrote truly touched me. Every family who comes to me is welcome, whatever that family looks like, and that sense of belonging is what this work is all about.

Barkshire Dog Training began with my two rescues, Manu and Poppy, and a belief that kind, force-free training builds stronger bonds between dogs and their people.

I’m lucky to be part of the Caversham Traders Association, to partner with Oakley Veterinary Clinic, and to support Launchpad Reading’s dog walking fundraiser.

Thank you to whoever nominated me, to every client and their dogs, and to the Caversham community. Good luck to all the finalists today! 🧡

31/10/2026

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29/10/2026

Such an achievement what greater reason to consider getting their Party Pack to help your animals during firework season

27/10/2026

Fireworks season is here, and for many pets it is the hardest time of the year. In this live Clare and I are joined by Gill from Pet Remedy to talk about how to help your dog, cat or other small animal feel calmer, and how to start preparing now, ahead of the noise rather than during the panic.

Halloween falls on the 31st October. Bonfire Night is Thursday 5th November. Diwali begins the very next day and runs through to the 10th. That is close to a solid week of bangs, whistles and flashes, and in many neighbourhoods the noise has already started creeping in.

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25/10/2026

New on the blog this week 🐾

I’ve been busy uploading a fresh batch of blogs, all about building connection with your dog, from puppies to recall and everything in between. Pop the kettle on and have a read when you get a minute. ☕

Clocks went back last night, so walks are about to get darker, find out about games or enrichment activities you can do.

Don't forget....... this Tuesday. 27th October at 6pm, join Clare and I on Facebook Live with Gill from Pet Remedy to hear how their herbal sprays can help dogs feel calmer through fireworks.

22/10/2026

Puppies are not naughty, everything is new to them.....

Everything about your home is brand new to your puppy. The sounds, the smells, the rules, the fact that you keep leaving the room. What can look like naughtiness is usually a small dog who is tired, confused or overexcited.

So the best training in the first few weeks is not really training at all. It is being a safe, predictable team, and connection starts from day one.

Swipe for sleep, support for puppies who find fireworks tricky. The clocks go back this weekend, too, so walks are about to get darker. 🐶

Want help with fireworks? Join us on Facebook on Tuesday 27 October at 6pm, when Gill from Pet Remedy shares how their holistic herbal sprays can help dogs feel calmer.

If you have a puppy at home, or one on the way, a short call is all it takes to start the conversation. Link in bio.

20/10/2026

Fireworks season is just around the corner, and for many dogs it is a tough week.

On Tuesday 27th October at 6pm Clare (from Insight Hounds) & I are going live with Gill from Pet Remedy to talk about natural calming support for dogs, cats and small animals.

Pop your questions in the comments and join us here next week.

19/10/2026

🐾 From puppy to pub dog!

Meet Dennis, who loves a TK Maxx shop, a pub and a night out for dinner. His owners, Tom and Michaela, began training with me before he even came home, so they could build the right habits from day one.

What they told me they loved most:
✅ Training tailored to their family
✅ Real life group sessions where the dogs make their own choices
✅ Support on hand through our WhatsApp group
✅ Notes and newsletters to look back on

The result? A happy, confident family dog who got lots of compliments on his behaviour on their holiday in Devon. 🏖️

Watch their story over on You Tube link in Bio

Thinking of getting a puppy? Book a free enquiry call and let’s plan the best start for you.

Address

The Warren, Caversham
Reading

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 4pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://barkshiredogtraining.com/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/barkshirewoodlandwalks

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