Barkshire Dog Training

Barkshire Dog Training 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 w

e 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.

🐾 CAVERSHAM DOG SHOW — Saturday 4th July! Weather Permiting🐾Calling all dog lovers! Bring your dogs down to the stunnin...
23/06/2026

🐾 CAVERSHAM DOG SHOW — Saturday 4th July! Weather Permiting🐾

Calling all dog lovers! Bring your dogs down to the stunning riverside grounds of Caversham Court for a wonderful afternoon of wagging tails, proud owners, and community spirit!
We're raising funds for St Peter's Church's new roof, so come along and help us keep this beautiful local landmark standing for generations to come. 🏡⛪

🛍️ Artisan market to browse
🎉 Activities for kids young and old
🌳 Beautiful Thames riverside setting

Registration from 1030am, £5 entry show classes timings below :

🌸 12:00 — Prettiest girl

💪 12:20 — Most handsome boy

🤍 12:40 — Best rescue

🏅 1:00 — Golden oldie (9yrs+)

🐕 1:20 — Waggiest tail

🐶 1:40 — Cutest puppy

🏆 2:00 — Best in show
Every dog is a winner in my eyes — but only one can take home the crown! 👑
📍 Caversham Court, Thames Side, Caversham, Reading

📅 Saturday 4th July

🎟️ Entry on the day
Share with a dog lover near you! Hope to see you on the day🐾

I have a question: Do your dogs pack more for your dog than you do for yourself when you go away?Mine absolutely do. One...
21/06/2026

I have a question: Do your dogs pack more for your dog than you do for yourself when you go away?

Mine absolutely do. One bag for me, a full car boot for them! Beds, blankets, harnesses, long lines, four bowls, two leads each, their specific food, toys, poo bags, towels…

And you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way.

Here's my non-negotiable tip: bring bedding and blankets from home. The familiar smell helps your dog settle in a new place so much faster — and if there are 'no dogs on the sofa' rules (completely fair!), your dog still has all their home comforts.

Travelling with your dog takes a bit of extra planning, but the payoff — a holiday where nobody gets left behind — is completely worth it. 🐾 Are you a fellow over-packer for your dog?
Tell me in the comments 👇

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all those doggy dads and hope you have a wonderful day

I didn't share this publicly at the time, even now it is not easy to write.Over a year ago, in the week before we flew t...
17/06/2026

I didn't share this publicly at the time, even now it is not easy to write.

Over a year ago, in the week before we flew to Canada for my other half's 50th birthday, Poppy became seriously unwell. What followed was one of the hardest experiences I have had as a dog owner and as a trainer.

We nearly cancelled everything. The guilt of getting on that plane was real and it stayed with me for days.
I am sharing the full story in my latest blog, because it is uncomfortable, and I am pretty sure I am not alone in having faced something like this.
If it helps even one person feel less alone in their own dilemma, it is worth it.
Link in bio ✈️

What's your choice? Kennels or home boarding?It is one of the questions I get asked a lot at this time of year for recom...
09/06/2026

What's your choice? Kennels or home boarding?
It is one of the questions I get asked a lot at this time of year for recommendations or my viewpoint, personally there is no single right answer.

What I do know is this: the decision should never come down to price or convenience alone. When you leave your dog with someone, you are placing an enormous amount of trust in them. That relationship matters more than almost anything else.

In my latest blog I have shared what I look for, what to check before booking a home boarder this summer (including why the licence really does matter), and the practical things you can do to make the whole experience easier for your dog.
Link in bio 🐾

08/06/2026

Been a great first day despite wet overnight cannot wait to share more info on the campsite we are staying out

06/06/2026

I better get used to this weather for my camping tomorrow!!

Going on holiday without your dog is one of those things I don't think is mentioned and spoken about honestly. I think ...
01/06/2026

Going on holiday without your dog is one of those things I don't think is mentioned and spoken about honestly. I think if you are like me as dog owner I find it hard.

The guilt can start before you have even looked at flights. The worry about whether they will be okay. The quiet voice wondering if you should just stay home.

I have felt every single bit of it. In my latest blog I am talking about it openly & honestly because I think it is important.

If the pre-holiday guilt or worry is already creeping in for you this summer, this one is for you. Link in bio 🐾

Tying everything together .....The fourth and final pillar of Lifestyle Dog Training is Confidence — and I mean confiden...
26/05/2026

Tying everything together .....

The fourth and final pillar of Lifestyle Dog Training is Confidence — and I mean confidence for both of you. Not just your dog.

I know that feeling of leaving the house and wondering what you will encounter.

🥹The knot in your stomach when you spot another dog in the distance.
🥹 The way a walk can feel like something to get through rather than something to enjoy.

I have been there myself — and it is one of the reasons I care so much about this work.

When support, real life practice, and understanding all come together, confidence grows. Walks begin to feel lighter. Outings become possible. Life with your dog starts to look more like what you imagined when they first came home.

One of the things I want every client to know is that they are not alone — and that things really can feel different.
Swipe through for some glimmers.

If you have been following this series and you are wondering what the next step might look like for you and your dog, my weekly newsletters are a gentle place to start. Sign up via link below.

23/05/2026

Early starts to meet clients and forgot to post my little video. Hope you are all ok I this heat

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