Dog Trainer and Behaviourist in Reading

About Dogs Be Dogs
Meet our team:

Tash Clark - founder of Dogs Be Dogs.

I help dog owners to understand their dogs better and address issues related to anxiety, aggression and reactivity, often working together with the veterinary professionals.

I also help new puppy owners to give their puppies the best start in life, by effective puppy socialisation and preventing behavioural issues from developing.

My training and behaviour modification approach is practical; I am committed to helping owners and dogs to lead a fulfilling life together, focusing on what is important to you. I use the most up-to-date training and behaviour modification methods, due to continuous professional development, as I am constantly investing in my knowledge of dogs’ behaviour.

I specialise in aggression (reactivity), anxiety (including separation anxiety and handling at vets/groomer), however can help with other behavioural issues as well.

Choosing the right dog trainer or behaviourist is extremely important (as the wrong approach could do more harm than good). Here are a few of my qualifications to give you peace of mind about my approach. 

I am a qualified dog behaviourist with Level 5 / DipHE qualification in Canine Behaviour with OCN .

I am a full member of APDT 01425 (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), an accredited instructor with the UK College of Scent Dogs, and a member of PPG (Pet Professional Guild). I only use force free methods, giving dogs a choice, and focusing on building positive relationships.



Sarah Turner, trainer

I have always loved animals! I fell in love with horses at the age of 7, despite no one else in my family having the same feelings. As soon as I had my first full time job I saved up and bought Niamh, a beautiful chestnut mare, whom I owned and adored until she passed away.

I had always wanted a dog, but the job I was in and the yard where Niamh was stabled, made this impossible. As soon as my circumstances changed, we rehomed Ziggy, a 3-year-old blue staffy. He was a typical staffy, cuddly, funny, loyal and also ball obsessed. At the time, I didn’t see this as a problem, but I started to realise how anxious he was and so sought help. 

In my search, I learnt about positive, science-based dog training and I was hooked. I knew this was the method that I wanted to use to help Ziggy, but I also wanted to find out more for myself. Working with Tash taught me how to read dog body language, about how dogs learn and behaviour modification. I was hooked! 

This year I passed the extensive IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) assessment, to become a full member and trainer. I continue to work with and learn from my incredible mentors at Dogs be Dogs and I want to help owners build strong relationships and have a happy life with their dogs.