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
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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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YouTube: Spogan training for pet dogs & their handlers - YouTube

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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
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Lorraine Tester is a Canine Behaviourist and Dynamic Dog Practitioner who offers a holistic approach with behavioural assessments and wellness checks.

She assesses how they move, behave & function in their daily lives. This helps bridge the gap between clinical findings & real - world behaviour.

In this fascinating episode Cheryl and Lorraine discuss:

• The role she plays and what a typical assessment looks like
• Her role working alongside Vets & Physios
• How she looks at the dog as a whole and its whole life
• Pain and behaviour connection
• Signs of pain or discomfort
• The shift from typical training to looking at the underlying issues first

Want to connect with Lorraine? Details below:

Website: www.lorrainetesterdogtrainer.com

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Listeners can receive a 20% discount on a assessment with Lorraine using the code ' welovedogs20' please quote when contacting Lorraine

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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Dr Sophie bell is a Veterinarian & pet first aid educator.

Sophie has been practicing as a Vet for over 16 years, is the founder of Animal Love Pet First Aid, an online platform which teaches pet owners & professionals essential health, wellbeing & first aid skills.

In this incredible episode Cheryl and Sophie discuss:

• What happens during a neutering procedure
• Recovery after surgery
• Does neutering affect behaviour and growth if performed too early
• Is there a right time and when is this
• The pros and cons of neutering
• Alternatives to traditional neutering and much more!!

Want to connect with Sophie? Details below:

(1) Facebook

Website: animallovepetfirstaid.co.uk

Email: infoanimallovecare@gmail.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

Andrew Hale is a well-known Certified Animal Behaviourist based in the UK. He runs Train Positive, a behaviour consultancy that focuses on complex dog behaviour issues, particularly aggression and reactivity.

Andrew is a strong advocate for what he calls Dog Centred Care, an approach rooted in empathy, compassion, and understanding the emotional experiences behind a dog’s behaviour. He is also the behaviour consultant for several organisations, including Pet Remedy, the British Isles Grooming Association, and Canine Arthritis Management.

With a background in human psychology, Andrew brings a unique perspective to his work—bridging the emotional needs of both dogs and their humans. He’s also active in education and has spoken at major conferences like the London Vet Show and the Association of Cats and Dogs conference.

In this very powerful conversation Cheryl and Andrew discuss:

• Andrew's Journey into the dog behaviour world
• Emotional safety for dogs
• Stepping away from task oriented training and taking a more care approach
• Understanding how dogs feel
• How to support your dog emotionally
• How the families of dogs need support

Want to connect with Andrew? Details below:

http://www.dogcc.org/

https://www.youtube.com/c/dogcentredcare

https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcc

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

Kirsten Smith is a Veterinary Physiotherapist with a Degree BSc (hons) in Veterinary Physiotherapy and is based in Rosudgeon, Cornwall, UK

In this episode Cheryl and Kirsten Discuss:

• Why she became a Veterinary Physiotherapist
• Her role in helping horses and dogs
• Her favourite condition to treat
• Puppies and the 5 minute rule with walking, is it best for your puppy
• Preventing injuries
• Ways to help senior dogs to stay mobile
• Medication for pain
• Nervous dogs in her clinic and how she manages this
• When to see your vet

Want to connect with Kirsten? Details below:

(1) Facebook

Website: www.kirstenvetphysio.co.uk

Email: Info@kirstenvetphysio.co.uk

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 email: welovedogspodcast@gmail.com
Podcast Facebook: We Love Dogs

Bethany Bell is a qualified Canine Behaviourist and the creator of the CDD method.

In this truly fascinating episode Cheryl and Bethany discuss:

• Bethany's Inspiration to go in to the behaviour sector of the dog world
• What behaviour challenges Bethany specialises in
• What is the CDD method
• The importance of communication, connection and choice for dogs
• How is it different to conventional force free training methods
• Can this method help with most challenges
• How to find out more about Bethany's online courses and books

Want to connect with Bethany? Details below:

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(209) Bethany Bell: Rewriting the Rules - YouTube

Book links

A Dog with No Name: Through The Dog's Eyes (The CDD Method): Amazon.co.uk: Bell, Bethany: 9798312079920: Books

Barking Up A New Tree: Rethinking Dog Training (The CDD Method) : Bell, Bethany: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Redefining Reactivity: Using the CDD Method : Bell, Bethany: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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 email: welovedogspodcast@gmail.com
Podcast Facebook: We Love Dogs