Why Choose The BARKING MAD Dog Training & Behaviour Company?
When looking for a dog training school it’s often out of necessity; either because we have a puppy and it’s considered the right thing to do, or perhaps you have an adult dog which is a bit of a Loony Goon or a Grumpy Git.
Over the past 25 years our team of expert Instructors and Behaviourists have successfully trained thousands of pet and behaviour clients and we can help you too!
We’ll put you at ease right from the beginning. Providing all the support you need we’ll help you to achieve your goals and aspirations.
We see ourselves predominantly as teachers; teaching you to develop the relationship and tools you need to be the ultimate trainer of your dog.
Our classes, 1-2-1s and intensive courses are all done in a relaxed, friendly and most importantly, realistic outdoor environment.
For us, the customer’s experience and journey is at the heart of what we do. We firmly believe that if you enjoy it so will your dog, and our great reputation will continue!
Richard Clarke GoDT(MT) set up Barking Mad 25 years ago. He has a wealth of experience in training dogs both as pets and in working roles. His working experience includes training dogs to detect drugs and explosives as well as bed bugs for the 2012 London Olympics. Richard has trained dogs to perform in film and television and has travelled the world detecting Sumatran Tigers in Indonesia and Box Keeled Turtles in Vietnam.
Whatever your problems, goals or aspirations, you can feel confident that the team at The Barking Mad Dog Training & Behaviour Company will be able to help!
How Can We Help You?
"The more we train, the luckier we get"
Richard Clarke GoDT(MT)
Richard Clarke GoDT(MT)
Director of Training
Originally in the Royal Navy, Richard went on to become a Civilian Environmental Trainer for the Ministry of Defence, qualifying over 28 years ago in both Canine Psychology and nutrition.
Today, he and his team work with International Organisations and vets all over the world helping hundreds of dogs each year.
Richard is a qualified trainer and has worked on a variety of film and TV work including as a Judge on BBC's Dog Borstal and most recently featured on BBC Countryfile programmes
Natalie Clarke
Head Trainer
Natalie originally came to Barking Mad in 2003 with her naughty Westie Barney who had severe behavioural issues. She went on to successfully compete in Working Trials and in the process was bitten by the dog training bug. Natalie specialises in 121 behavioural and sports training as well as puppy and adult classes. Natalie has 2 labradors and a Westie, Betty, Nellie and Poppy. Natalie loves gundog training and agility with all her dogs.
Julie Cant
Deputy Head Trainer
Since completing the Instructors courses at Barking Mad Julie has been a full time Accredited Instructor for the last 10 years. Having worked as a specialist detection instructor in Vietnam with Richard in 2010 Julie's ability as an instructor quickly went from strength to strength. Julie successfully rehabilitated her 'Ex Grumpy' Cruz who ended up being a real ambassador for her and Barking Mad. She currently is working towards competing at Working Trials with her 2 labradors and Staff Cross...... Yoshi, Frank and Mitch.
Kate Smith
Senior Instructor & Behaviourist
Kate started at Barking Mad with her Rottweiler Cross Mason, she quickly decided she would like to do our Instructor Courses to pursue a career helping others train their dog. Kate specialises in behaviour 121s and group classes.
Kate has got 3 dogs, a Rottweiler Cross, a Labrador and a Border Terrier....Mason, Mavis and Annie-Mac. When Kate isn't training her customers she is out with Mavis who is nearly qualified as part of the search and rescue team for East Anglia.
Lyndsay Spooner
MSc BSc
Instructor & Behaviourist
Lyndsay has a real passion for rescue dogs, and is a real asset to our team. Having successfully gained her Masters Degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour she decided to spread her wings and managed a dog cafe in Australia. After returning she completed our Instructors Courses, she specialises in behavioural 121s, puppy and adult classes and also helps run our Dog School. Lyndsay has 2 dogs Bimba and Bob who are both rescues from Europe.
Karen Goddard
Instructor
Having run her own very successful dog walking and boarding service for years, the natural step in her passion for dogs was to become a dog training instructor. Karen is involved with rehabilitating Romanian rescue dogs and has ended up keeping a few along the way.
Holly Raven
Office Manager
Holly was recommended to come to Barking Mad as her dog, Jasper, had become over protective of both her and her new baby especially against men and other dogs. Having successfully completed some behavioural 121s, happy go lucky Jasper is now working towards competing in both field trials and working trials and Holly, having caught the Barking Mad bug, is now training the rest of us to be more organised!
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School Farm, Halesworth Road, Ilketshall St Lawrence Beccles United Kingdom NR34 8LB
07495337774
