Learning, connection, and practical support – for anyone who lives with or loves animals.
I love nothing more than bringing people together to learn, share ideas, and gain practical tools that genuinely make life better for animals and their humans.
My workshops are behaviour-informed, but they’re designed for everybody, you don’t need to be a trainer, behaviourist, or professional. If you live with an animal of any description, these sessions are for you.
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Collaborative by Nature
One of the things I value most is collaboration. I regularly work alongside fellow professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, veterinary professionals, therapists, trainers, holistic practitioners, and educators and I love to create workshops that are:
- Fun and engaging
- Informative without being overwhelming
- Practical and usable in real life
- Grounded in welfare, kindness, and evidence
Each collaboration brings a different perspective, helping us explore animals as whole beings, not just behaviours in isolation.
What to Expect
Our workshops are designed to help you:
- • Better understand your animal’s behaviour and communication
- • Feel more confident and informed in day-to-day life
- • Learn practical strategies you can use immediately
- • Ask questions in a friendly, supportive environment
- • Connect with like-minded people who care deeply about animals
- Expect real talk, real tools, and real-world application — always with empathy and humour along the way.
Coming Up Soon…
There are always exciting workshops in the pipeline, shaped by the animals we meet, the questions people ask, and the professionals I collaborate with.
✨ Take a look at our upcoming workshops below — they’ve been created especially for you.
Whether you’re curious, struggling, learning, or simply want to understand your animal a little better, you’ll be very welcome.
Who Are These Workshops For?
No. These workshops are designed for everyone. You don’t need any professional background at all just an interest in understanding and supporting the animals in your life.
They’re suitable for any animal. While some examples may involve dogs, cats, or other common companions, the principles we explore behaviour, communication, emotional wellbeing, learning, and welfare apply across species.
If you live with, care for, or work alongside an animal of any description, you’ll find these workshops relevant and useful.
They are behaviour-informed, not obedience-focused.
That means we look at why animals do what they do, how they communicate, and how environment, emotions, health, and learning all interact rather than just teaching “commands”.
Absolutely. These sessions are designed to be supportive, non-judgemental, and practical. Whether you’re facing challenges or simply want to learn more, you’ll be met with understanding and clear guidance.
Yes. Many professionals attend to broaden their perspective, deepen their understanding, or enjoy learning alongside people from different walks of life. The content is accessible but never simplistic.
They are always practical and real-world focused. You’ll leave with insights, tools, and ideas you can apply straight away, not just theory to think about later.
Warm, friendly, inclusive, non-judgemental and relaxed.
Questions are encouraged, discussion is welcome, and no one is expected to “get it right”. Learning should feel safe, enjoyable, and empowering
Each workshop listing includes a clear overview of who it’s for. If you’re unsure, you’re always welcome to get in touch, I’m happy to help you choose.
Client Feedback
“Thank you Clare and Ellen, I am still very new to understanding Orla’s behaviour and I am so grateful to you both for increasing my awareness”
“Thank you for this course it was really interesting”
“Loved all of it, the practical stuff and videos of actual dogs were really interesting, can’t wait for the next one”
“I really enjoyed this thank you!
“The workshop was even better than the first one. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to attend the next one x”
“Please do more of these sessions. Having the opportunity to list to both of your expertise is amazing!”
“The slides and well spaced information, the tone, education, interaction with the animals was all really enjoyable it was also friendly and welcoming.”
“It was perfect! a good mix of topics”
“I really enjoyed the interactions and all the knowledge!”
“I loved observing the dogs present at the workshop”
“I loved the interaction and the double act between the presenters and the practical learning”
“I loved looking at the dogs that attended and learning how to assess”
“Lovely, friendly and informative”
“Well done, brilliant day I learned a lot”
“It was perfect a good mix of topics.”
“I thought it was very clear, concise and very useful 😊”
“It was perfect a good mix of topics”
“Thank you Clare. What a wonderful opportunity to learn and gain knowledge. You and Ellen have taught me so many valuable things. I think Uni had a great time too. Thank you.”
Happy Dogs
We are really enjoying holding our Happy Dogs: Pain and Behaviour series and are looking forward to holding our next one. If you would like to join us why not join our waiting list. There are limited spaces for dogs so first come first served.
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