I sit down with Clare Ware, specialist dog trainer and founder of Insight Hounds, to explore the wonderful world of sighthounds. Clare shares her expertise on what makes greyhounds, whippets, lurchers, and salukis so unique—and why they can be both the easiest and trickiest dogs to live with. Clare runs Insight Hounds, offering sighthound-specific training with ex-racing greyhounds as her speciality. She helps families build confidence, communication, and connection with their hounds through kind, practical, reward-based training – available both online and in person.

In this wonderful episode Cheryl and Clare discuss:

• The quirks that make sighthounds so loveable (and sometimes baffling)
• Common myths around ex-racing greyhounds and rescue hounds
• Prey drive, recall, and why traditional training doesn’t always work
• Adjusting to life with a retired racer—from sofas to slippery floors
• Enrichment and lifestyle tips for happy, healthy sighthounds
• Clare’s journey into dog training and her most memorable success stories

Whether you already share your sofa with a lanky hound or you’re just curious about these elegant dogs, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and practical advice.

Want to connect with Clare? details below:

Website: www.insighthounds.co.uk

Email: clare@insighthounds.co.uk

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For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:

Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: cherylmarney@outlook.com
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
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In this episode, I sit down with Ann Macinnes, the expert trainer behind Spogan, a behaviour focused dog training service based in the Isle of Lewis. Ann specialises in working with Border Collies and their humans - teaching not just the dogs, but empowering the handlers too.

Ann uses only positive, force free methods, training is gentle, modern, and based on understanding the dog's motivation.

Ann is part of the Victoria Stilwell Academy and The Dog Trainer School.

Want to connect with Anne? details below:

Website: www.spogan.co.uk

Email: ann@spogan.co.uk

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In this insightful episode Cheryl and Ann discuss:

• Ann's journey into professional dog training
• what sets Border Collies apart from other breeds
• why many Collies struggle in modern family homes
• Understanding their drive, sensitivity and needs
• Common behaviour problems (and what not to do)
• Training tips that work for real life - not just farms
• Busting Border Collie (and dog trainer) myths
• How to support a Collie in a non - working environment
• Spogan's unique approach to teaching humans & dogs

For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:

Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: cherylmarney@outlook.com
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
TikTok:@chelstails
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The episode for Gundog lovers!!!

Mark Taylor is a Dog Trainer who specialises in training Gundog breeds.

He is the Owner and Head Trainer of Acer Gundog Training Ltd and is based in Royston, Hertfordshire, UK. Mark is qualified and accredited by the IMDT and The Gundog Club.

Mark offers small classes, 1-to-1 personal training and has created a online academy, so that his training can be accessed world wide.

In this really enjoyable episode, Cheryl and Mark Discuss:

• What is a Gundog?
• Traits and instincts of these breeds
• Mark's approach to this wonderful training, moving away from the more traditional approach
• The benefits of training your Gundog in this way
• How giving your dog this enjoyable outlet can fulfil and enrich their lives, leading to less probability of a frustrated or bored dog
• The handler - dog relationship
• Plus much more!

Want to connect with Mark? Details below:

Website: www.acerdogs.com/online

Instagram: www.instagram.com/acergundogs

Facebook: www.facebook.com/acergundogtraining

Email: info@acerdogs.com

For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:

Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: cherylmarney@outlook.com
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
TikTok:@chelstails
Podcast Facebook: We Love Dogs