The Gentle Spaniel

The Gentle Spaniel The Gentle Spaniel is a calm, compassionate space for sensitive spaniels and their kind owners. As an adult my own dogs continued to be Spaniels.

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]

Do you have an 'older dog?' As our dogs age we gently adapt to their needs and we can find ourselves 'tuning' in with ho...
08/03/2026

Do you have an 'older dog?
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As our dogs age we gently adapt to their needs and we can find ourselves 'tuning' in with how they are feeling each day. Some days are good days, other less so.

Our older dogs sleep more and play less.

They crave comfort and warmth and cosy spots to rest.

Our older dogs can become more anxious and want to be with us more. They may seem less independent as they were.

We can find ourselves wondering where did the time go? And noticing their aging years present in a way that was not there before.

This is hard on ourselves as we enter a new era in our dogs lives, their Autumn or Winter seasons and we know deep down how precious our time is.

I know all this as my own Spaniel Paddy turns eleven this year and walks slower, sleeps more and simply wants me to be with him.

Our dogs older years are a gift to us, every day means time to be with them.

Clare x

The Gentle Spaniel is about compassion and understanding for both human and dog.It is about knowing our own individual d...
07/03/2026

The Gentle Spaniel is about compassion and understanding for both human and dog.

It is about knowing our own individual dog and not comparing them to others.

It is about trusting ourselves when we know certain situations make our dogs anxiety and doing all we can to support them in a kind and gentle way.

Our Spaniels are part of the family. If this is you too, I welcome you to a non - judgement and caring community.

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After a year away from supporting Spaniel and Spaniel - cross guardians with their dogs Separation Anxiety and anxious b...
19/02/2026

After a year away from supporting Spaniel and Spaniel - cross guardians with their dogs Separation Anxiety and anxious behaviours I am relaunching my services.

In a world which still sees harsh methods and lack of understanding for both human and dog I am doing things differently.

Separation Anxiety and other fear - based behaviours take time, patience and working kindly with the dog you have and love.

This starts with gentle daily routines knowing that one day can look different from the next if our dogs struggle with ongoing anxiety.

It is not about a quick fix, because we know there isn't one.

But there are steps forward to take, kind and gentle steps that build both you and your dogs confidence.

I work with anxious dogs and their overwhelmed, worried owners. I work with separation anxiety which is the fear of being alone. I also offer support for fearful struggles on daily walks and general everyday anxiety your dog may be showing. My expertise is spaniels but I do work with all breeds.

My inbox is open - reach out if you need help to find out about my services.

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Last chance to sign up for the free DOOR is a BORE training videos. Drip fed into your inbox beginning the 10th of Feb.D...
06/02/2025

Last chance to sign up for the free DOOR is a BORE training videos.

Drip fed into your inbox beginning the 10th of Feb.

Desensitising the Door is vital before you begin to build up duration. Perfect for those of you who are struggling to step out of the door without your dog becoming fearful and stressed.

Sign up here to get these free trainings - they really will help!

Clare x

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Hello everyone - How are you and your dogs?🐶🐕‍🦺I am excited to once again be running my FREE 4 day DOOR is a BORE challe...
30/01/2025

Hello everyone - How are you and your dogs?🐶🐕‍🦺

I am excited to once again be running my FREE 4 day DOOR is a BORE challenge in a POP UP GROUP to help support your dog or puppy's separation anxiety.

Four days of free training covering the important foundation games and Door is a Bore essential trainings from the up to date sub- threshold method for separation anxiety.

If your dog is whining, barking or stressed when you exit from the main door of the house this training will transform the way they see the door!!

We begin on Monday the 10th of February - I am doing it differently this time as those who sign up will get 4 free drip fed videos into their inbox from the 10th until the 14th of February.

You can then use the Door is a Bore Facebook group to ask me questions or post updates!

To take part in the challenge join below, you will need to sign up below so you get the trainings in your inbox.

I look forward to seeing you over in our challenge Facebook Group
Clare x
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Help! My dog has Separation Anxiety!Free 22 page booklet available now🐶Hello everyone, I have created a free booklet goi...
20/01/2025

Help! My dog has Separation Anxiety!

Free 22 page booklet available now🐶

Hello everyone, I have created a free booklet going over the 5 pillars of Separtaion Anxiety Teaching for your dog or puppy who hates to be alone.

This booklet explains the step by step process of how to step out of your door and build up duration where one stage builds on the next. Download via the link below and let me know how you get on. ⬇️

Clare xx

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Our dogs anxieties can be complex and difficult to understand. Despite our reassurance the modern day world can be overw...
26/06/2024

Our dogs anxieties can be complex and difficult to understand.

Despite our reassurance the modern day world can be overwhelming for our four legged friends and our dogs can show anxiety through changes in behavior which then cause us to worry.

Kindness, compassion and understanding along with acceptance is a road to walk on one step at a time.

This includes separation anxiety where our dogs panic if they are without us.

I am working on something very exciting and a little bit different. A new space for dog guardians to have mindset and well- being support as well as the teachings and ongoing coaching to help with separation anxiety.

All will be revealed soon💕

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