3 Best Dog Trainers in Reading

“Kim Potter Dog Training is a well-established dog training centre in Reading. Kim Potter is a full-time professional dog trainer and behaviourist with over 25 years of experience. She specialises in one-to-one personalised dog training sessions at your home and walking areas to suit your specific needs. She has experience in dealing with all breeds, including Staffy Crosses, and Bull Breeds, and is often called upon to correct more challenging behavioural problems. Kim Potter is always happy to be phoned for any queries, offering free follow-up advice, general support, and progress reports. Kim Potter Dog Training provides puppy training for dog aggression, house training, jumping up, barking, lead walking, recall, separation anxiety, running off, integration with family members, and family pets. They offer home visits throughout Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Thames Valley, and London, and free telephone advice is available.”

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“Dogs Be Dogs is a professional dog training company in Reading. Tash Clark is the founder of Dogs Be Dogs. She is a qualified dog behaviourist with a Level 5 / DipHE qualification in Canine Behaviour with OCN. Tash is 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). Tash specialises in aggression (reactivity) and anxiety (including separation anxiety and handling at vets/groomers); however, she can help with other behavioural issues as well. She helps dog owners understand their dogs better and address issues related to anxiety, aggression, and reactivity, often working together with veterinary professionals. Tash only uses force-free methods, giving dogs choices and focusing on building positive relationships. Her practical training and behaviour modification approach is designed to help owners and dogs lead fulfilling lives together, focusing on what is important to you. Due to continuous professional development, Tash uses the most up-to-date training and behaviour modification methods, as she is constantly investing in her knowledge of dogs' behaviour.”

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“Happipup is a well-known dog training company in Reading. Sandra is a dog trainer at Happipup. She has successfully completed courses on dog behaviour and training, all accredited by the Open College Network and tutored by Sarah Whitehead, an international lecturer and pet behaviour counsellor. Sandra gained a huge amount of practical experience assisting and then instructing puppy and beginner classes at the RSPCA Centre in Surrey. She qualified as a Pro Dog Trainer and in 2019/20 became a Canine Body Language licensed Instructor and Reactive Rascals licensed Instructor for the Dog Training College. In 2022, she graduated as a Dog Training College Accredited Dog Trainer. Sandra aims to help people teach their puppies and dogs to be well-behaved, have good manners, and have the confidence needed for everyday life. Whether you have a playful adolescent, a curious puppy, or a dog that isn’t comfortable in the outside world, Sandra can give you the guidance and support that both you and your dog need using only modern, force-free, reward-based methods.”

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