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We are on a journey to become the global leader in dog services. We operate nationwide across the UK, Ireland, Portugal, Brazil, Canada & the USA. We train over 1000 dogs per month, run doggy daycares, mobile grooming vans and manufacture our own products while currently developing our own proprietary technology and pet transportation services.

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28 January 2022

We signed up with Bark and Birch after adopting a 7 month old pup from Romania. We didnt have any MAJOR issues with her but lots of little behaviours we wanted to train out of her. Mainly just to make her feel comfortable and confident on the lead as quickly as possible.

We worked with Dan initially. He was great but sadly left after a couple of appointments. However we are now working with Bea, who I must say is absolutely awesome! She's taught us so many great tricks to keep Kiwi's attention when out on walks and really seems to understand the issues we're facing. Both Dan and Bea have been extremely responsive to any texts we sent asking for advice, even after we completed our last paid for session!

We could not be happier!
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28 January 2022

We used Bark and Birch for one of their 2 week obedience training programmes after having our puppy for 2 weeks. He wasn’t enjoying his crate and was whining throughout the night. We had a great trainer in Shelley who trained our puppy to love his crate sleep through the night and no longer wee around the house. He’s well behaved understands his simple commands and is an all round well mannered lovely well trained puppy. I would highly recommend the two week course to start your puppy on the right path and before they pick up habits which are harder to get them out of. Great service from daily update videos to after care helping us keep our puppy on the right track. A very happy customer and a very happy pup. Would highly recommend to any new dog owner. More...

28 January 2022

We had our 1 year old American Akita in doggy hotel boarding will we were expecting our baby. She was staying with 'Megan' one of the boarders/trainers.

Bark and Birch were amazingly flexible when we needed to extend an extra week for a revised due date at notice. Since coming home our doggo has been thriving. We can really tell she was looked after, her obedience is even sharper and she's picked up some great habits during her stay. Her coat was also very well maintained and she got lots of socialisation with other well matched dogs.

I would thoroughly recommend Bark and Bark boarding (along with their other services) to anyone. Especially those that have breed that requires experienced professional handlers.
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28 January 2022

Our dog has been going to Bark & Birch twice a week for about a month. Every time Shaun shows up in the van he gets so excited. I was surprised how eager he is to get in the van each morning because he normally doesn’t like cars that much. The staff always sends videos of him playing with other dogs and are very communicative about pick up and drop off times. The times can vary day to day so you have to be kind of flexible which isn’t a problem for me because I work from home. More...

28 January 2022

We sent our 11 week old staff Reggie to trainer Jo for the 2 week board and train programme as we were struggling with crate training and certain commands. Since coming home he has had 2 naps in his crate - this is amazing for Reggie as before he wouldn’t even step foot inside with the door closed without crying! He used to bite a lot in play and now this has been changed to licking which is fantastic. He is honestly like a new dog Jo has taught him so much and he really enjoyed his time there and made lots of new friends! She kept us updated with daily videos and progress, would highly recommend Jo at Bark & Birch. More...

28 January 2022

It is no exaggeration to say that finding Bark & Birch has been life-changing for us and our dog. Our pup Casper (a large 3 year old lurcher) has always been nervous around other dogs ever since a bad incident with another dog when he was a puppy, and this got worse during the pandemic. We wanted him improve so he (and we) could enjoy walks again and booked both one-to-one training and doggy day care twice a week through Bark & Birch and I honestly cannot believe how fantastic it has been. On his first day at day care, they were so supportive and encouraging at gradually introducing him to other dogs that by the end of the day he was playing happily with a whole crew and now runs to play with dogs of all sizes and ages at day care without a second thought. They send lots of videos so we can see how well he’s doing and work on various training that we discuss with them while also ensuring all the dogs are having tons of fun. They are also fantastic at informing when pick up and drop off will be, with links to maps showing their driving progress down to the minute and always give us a verbal update at drop offs. This is actually our third time trying training and other activities to socialise our nervous dog and it’s the only time it has worked, due 100% to the fantastic team at Bark & Birch. Thanks to them, our dog now happily plays with lots of dogs at day care and at the park, and my only regret is that we didn’t find them years ago and instead wasted time with other trainers that didn’t understand or help our dog at all. I’ve already recommended Bark & Birch to lots of friends and neighbours, especially those whose dogs need a bit more attention or support, as I still can’t believe what an incredibly positive effect their training and day care has had on Casper. Thanks to them, we finally have a dog who is as happy out of the house as he is at home! More...

28 January 2022

Our experience with Bark and birch was fantastic. Our Rottweiler Charles needed a lot of training, from his separation anxiety, greeting people and socializing with other dogs. Our trainer John was fantastic he accomplished all our goals and he even introduced new skills which we never thought possible. John updated us daily with videos/pictures which these was fantastic to see.
Since having Charles back John has been very responsive to some follow up training tips. I highly recommend John as a trainer!
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28 January 2022

We opted for a two week basic training course for our shepherd puppy were assigned Steven as our trainer. We are very impressed with the positive transformation in our dog which we will continue to work with going forward. It's a different approach to send your dog away for training but it's worked very well for us all Would highly recommend Bark & Birch not just for the results but the overall process and they are a friendly, passionate and caring team. More...

28 January 2022

The Bark and Birch service is fantastic. responsive, professional and caring. We booked a two week basic residential training course, and our puppy has come back more confident and able to take direction. We're more confident following the hand over too and booked multiple daycare sessions afterwards! We know we've ongoing support/advice should we need it which is great as our puppy grows and new training queries appear. More...

28 January 2022

Needless to say I was a tiny bit sceptical when I read some of these reviews prior to booking but boy are they wrong! Bark and Birch and trainer John have been nothing but outstanding and have changed our lives forever. Our dog Lenny is the most cheeky, hyper frenchie you'll ever meet and we couldn't for the life of us train him properly since we got him back in June however John who I believe is one of the Head Trainers in London collected Lenny for a 2 week program a bootcamp as my daughter calls it and we cannot believe how obedient he is now he's back home with us. Such simple changes John taught us has changed everything! Cannot thank him and the team enough. Keep it up!!! More...

28 January 2022

Cheers for a great experience folks. My two boys Hunter and Riley have always been a handful. Both Cane Corsos and John Ward did a brilliant Job with them. Large dogs now much easier to manage and can even enjoy a walk without them causing complete havoc. Thanks again! More...

28 January 2022

We sent away our stubborn springer x poodle one year old boy George to stay with Nicky, who is a gun dog specialist, to work on his recall, lead walking and resource guarding for a few weeks while we moved house. We got back a different dog. His recall is excellent when in the past I struggled to get him to respond, even with cheese in my hand. It's improved our relationship and my confidence in training him. He has separation issues and yet had the most wonderful time staying with Nicky (and making friends with her Lab Ned). Nicky sent wonderful videos and was patient with my own worries about being apart from George. I honestly could not recommend her enough. However, getting a response from head office is far too difficult, so room for improvement there. More...

28 January 2022

Our trainer Sarah Chetri has been incredible with our Pointerdor Sunny, Sarah went above and beyond to make sure we knew how Sunny spent his days and has equipped us with all the tools we need to continue the good work, Sunny struggled with staying calm and would go from 0 to 100 the moment anything vaguely exciting happened (going to the park, meeting new people), Sarah recreated all of the scenarios we gave that we found difficult and showed us not just what to do with Sunny, but ourselves and the environment. Sarah wasn't just a trainer for Sunny but really took him in and we never had a doubt he wasn't enjoying himself, we'd let Sarah look after Sunny again and again, and if we ever need further training Sarah will be the first person we turn to. More...

28 January 2022

5 stars to Shelley, our trainer! Shelley was very patient with us, providing us with multiple daily updates, videos and photos of our pup’s progress. The handover was thorough: Shelley took the time to explain every single thing, told us how to continue Bella’s training and gave us a written a report summarising everything - from the routine she used to the changes of our pup’s behaviour during training. Bella now understands many commands, walks to heel much better and is a generally better behaved puppy.

The overall 4-star rating is due to some miscommunication at the start. We were told that the trainer would pick the puppy up and on the day it was someone else. Whilst that’s not an issue in itself, it would’ve been better to be told of that change of plan beforehand. We don’t know where the miscommunication happened, but as many new puppy parents, we love our pup to bits and to send her away is going to be quite unnerving - so managing expectations is really key here, and that didn’t happen in this case.

Having said that, it was absolutely worth the money to send her away for a couple of weeks. We feel more in control and that we have more tools to bring up a great family pet :-)
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28 January 2022

Where do I even start? I never knew companies like Bark & Birch still existed. This whole process has been nothing but 10/10 from the start especially with our trainer Nicola. It was a difficult decision for us to hand over our new puppy to Bark & Birch for two weeks but honestly the best decision we ever made!

Bailey is now the most well behaved puppy in the park!!! He is toilet trained, knows all the standard commands and we are even able to let him off the lead as he's recall is incredible. Thank you Nicola and the rest of the team for all their help and kindness. Bailey wouldn't be where he is today without you all.
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28 January 2022

Jo is exceptional! She worked with our very anxious Cocker Spaniel, Rocky, for four weeks and what a difference! Before he went Rocky was so scared of traffic, other dogs and people - he would spin in circles, growl and lunge. .. Jo very quickly established his trust and began to build his confidence with her in different environments. She used methods that we will be able to continue using at home and it was clear that Rocky was enjoying his training! Jo sent us video and text updates every day and responded quickly to any questions we had. She is an absolutely superb trainer. We would definitely use her again and highly recommend the service that she provides! She is five star quality and the service was worth evey penny. More...

28 January 2022

I had such a fantastic experience with Bark & Birch. From the off they were communicative, helpful and supportive and my wife and I felt really supported. It's always scary to send your beloved dog off somewhere new but the constant video updates and photos were fantastic and I could see the progress my terrier Bonnie was making. Thank you to trainer Steve who still messages us to check in on Bonnie and is just a fountain of dog behaviour knowledge! More...

28 January 2022

Sending our dog away for a few weeks was way more difficult than we anticipated, but it really helped us knowing that he was in great hands. Megan patiently worked on gaining his trust, to then work on his behavior and obedience, all while keeping us updated with daily videos and messages. It's been incredible seeing such a strong bond being created between them, with him absolutely loving and respecting Megan, and the other way around too, with Megan speaking about him with so much pride and affection, it made the whole thing so worthwhile – he wasn't only staying with a trainer, he was staying with a loving, patient, skilled professional that believed in him, look after him, allowed him to have the most amazing time (playing with other dogs, his favorite thing!), and guided him to slowly build his confidence and put him in a path to reach the amazing potential we know he has in him. And not only this, she's helped us by giving us the advice and tools to continue this ourselves.
Thank you so much, Megan!!
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28 January 2022

I bought Iggy when he was just 12 mth's old little did I realise what I had let myself in for, after struggling for over 6 mth's and trying all sorts of different leads and harnesses I advertised for help.

Finally I received a call from Bark & Birch and after explaining all the issues I was having Iggy was paired with the correct trainer. As Iggy had certain issues he needed a specialist trainer and he was paired up with Meg (The most amazing trainer ever imaginable)

Meg was absolutely unbelievable each day I was sent a video clip of how Iggy was progressing, I just could not believe his behaviour. It was like magic !!!
I would show the video clip's to friend’s they too couldn't believe the change in his behaviour.

After the 4 wk's were complete Iggy was returned to me Meg showed us the various stages of lead control and now I came to realise it was me who needed the training not Iggy. After all he had had 4 wk's of intensive work to learn what he had learnt and now it was my turn to do some learning 🙂.

When Meg left Iggy was quite upset and even now when I watch the training video's I was sent he is looking around for her so she obviously loved and cared for the dog's she was working with.

Well done Meg and thank you !!!!
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28 January 2022

My partner and i sent our Akita Tofu for the 4 week rehabilitation due to a number of issues, the main one being food aggression. Akita’s are a notoriously stubborn and hardheaded breed so we were quite concerned about whether the trainer would be prepared for what they’re dealing with. All of this worry disappeared when we met Megan, she told us she owned an Akita herself and educated us thoroughly on the breed and how they have to be trained compared to other dogs - and it only got better from there.

We had daily updates and videos narrated by Megan explaining exactly what she was doing, why, and how to replicate it at home - and regularly checked in to see if there were any other things we wanted her to work on with Tofu.

He’s home now and i have to say what she’s done is incredible. He absolutely loved her and you could see the respect he had for Megan, and his obedience and leash walking skills are a million miles ahead of where he was a month ago. Not to mention not even an ounce of food aggression in a dog that would previously try to bite if you even approached his bowl - now there is no worry or fear, from us or the dog!

The handover session was also so worthwhile and really showed us how much work Megan had put in, and left us feeling confident that we could continue his training from home.

Our pooch is back to his happy, loving self. Thank you Megan!!
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28 January 2022

Ashley was really good for us and our dog. We had a few behavioural issues and had 6x 1-2-1 sessions and also sent him away for training. Both have been really helpful for us as owners and our dog. Great company. More...

28 January 2022

Dani has done some training with our dog and is excellent. Dani has lots of experience with a range of breeds and offered some very helpful advice. She has gone above and beyond to also settle him into the daycare center and get him used to the idea of being in a van - which we had been very nervous about. She also sends loads of photos and videos and he seems to be having a great time More...

28 January 2022

Our trainer Ashley was absolutely fabulous at helping us train our excitable jack russell puppy Loki! Every week started with a small chat on what we wanted to work on which allowed us to tackle certain behaviours as they arose so we were always informed on how to deal with them. Ashley’s wealth of knowledge and clear explanations allowed us to establish a strong foundation with our dog e.g recall, lead walking, leave etc. and has helped him become a more well rounded pup and even helped us understand him more. Even outside of lessons Ashley was available to comment on our training technique via a WhatsApp group, which helped us make corrections or reassured us that we we’re doing the right thing. Overall we we’re extremely happy with the service Ashley provided and will come back to her in the future if in need of any other training for Loki. We would also recommend to anyone else looking for a dog trainer ! More...

28 January 2022

Katie was very responsive and kept us regularly up to date with Wilfred's progress. She provided detailed updates with tips. He really enjoyed his time there and getting to live with other doggies. Katie really cared about Wilfred's happiness and development and made sure to give him plenty cuddles for us! More...

28 January 2022

Having been recommended to Bark and Birch I booked 5 training sessions for my cocker spaniel puppy and me. I wasn’t sure whether 5 months was the right age to target but as she is a quick learner I was keen to try. Initially we worked with Nikki who consolidated the basics and then we moved onto Ashley. Both are at Bark and Birch. Ashley quickly assessed what we needed and was able to give us the right level of training to aim for. She gave me tips on how to give clearer commands and to work on commands at a distance, with distractions and longer duration. We practised outside the sessions which we had every fortnight. We made great progress. Ashley wrote up a notes on what we had learned and we practised at home. Ashley was keen to hear how we were getting on and so we sent text and videos between sessions. My puppy and I enjoyed working with Ashley. She was supportive and encouraging and knows how to read dogs so my puppy responded well to her. I would recommend any new puppy owner to book sessions as it gets you started on the right track and then it’s easy to build on it. Thank you Ashley and Nikki. More...

28 January 2022

I got a new puppy in December and Bark and Birch has been a trusted partner in helping me to make sure my puppy has been properly trained, socialised and looked after when I had to make an unexpected trip. Jo has been an excellent trainer and very responsive to my needs and ensuring my new puppy is getting the best possible care. After his initial two week training program with Jo, Booker came back a whole new pup. Jo has been great at working with me and my pup on the few issues that he has. I have no doubt that Booker is a much happier, healthier, and smarter pup thanks to his time spent at Bark any Birch with Jo as a pup. More...

28 January 2022

I cannot express enough just how wonderful the service was from the pre-chat, receiving the programme for my pug puppy and the organising of the meet-up, then when BeBe went for residential training with the amazing Claire Ash, I was kept up to date with regular updates, photos and videos of BeBe's progress. BeBe came back with different ways of understanding instructions and I have been following up on the words / tasks and I'm so impressed and super happy!

I will most definitely be using Bark & Birch again and again, I will also recommend them to my friends .

Thank you for BeBe, Kharise and Myself - hope to see you again soon x
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28 January 2022

Our 9 month old Boxer puppy just returned from two weeks of training with Bark & Birch trainer Will Drayson and she had a great time. She has really improved in her ability to walk easily on a lead, greet people calmly and is generally much more calm. Will has been great with her, she clearly liked her time with him, and he was also fantastic as far as staying in touch with us in daily videos and texts. I can’t recommend him enough! I look forward to Domino starting day care with Bark & Birch soon too. More...

28 January 2022

Our assigned trainer Caroline has been great. She immediately established a good relationship with our puppy, she gave us all the necessary tips to train him and reassured us along the way.
Our puppy is now well behaved and so much more enjoyable.
Caroline is very knowledgeable, open and reassuring. I would definitely recommend her to any new owners wanting to train their puppy.
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28 January 2022

I decided to use this service as I was struggling to cope with walking and training our beautiful Dora, a rescue pup (now a year old) from Romania.

We were initially paired with another trainer who unfortunately got covid which impacted our booking, I cannot fault the way this was dealt with, we were then paired with a new trainer and as the date had to be moved which Coincided with our holiday the company very kindly boarded her for a couple of days with her trainer to avoid my return home for the handover.

Our trainer Joe Chappel has been super supportive, with daily videos, tips and feedback during and after her training.

Dora has been home now for 10 days and I am so pleased with the results and can't thank Joe enough for his patience with all my questions and reassurance with my doubts.

She no longer pulls when walking. Previously she had pulled me to my knees!

I can distract her from other dogs pretty easily so she doesn't bark at them, yesterday another dog passed by her with no distraction and she did not bark or lunge at them. I cannot begin to tell you how bad this was before. 🙈

She can walk to heel most of the time which is still improving. This right here has made walking her a pleasure that I now look forward to instead of dreading.

She 'leaves' unidentified edible food now on command - this is Massive for her being a foodie.

Greeting people at home is much easier to manage she is vastly improved in not jumping up at people and I have a plan in place when she forgets which is easy to follow.

We can now eat our evening meal without having to crate her.

She now goes to her bed in the evening without a fuss and lengthy process.

Her recall is so much better - like 95% the other 5% is usually my bad timing. But I'm improving too 🤣

She now understands what NO means and responds to it.

Overall I have to say, if you are on the fence be clear about what you need, communicate that, be prepared to do the work yourself when your furry friend returns to you and your onto a winner 🏆
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28 January 2022

Had been working with Ashley from B&B. She's a fantastic trainer with a good understanding of my dog Max. She teaches not just the dog but you as an owner how to I interact with it. Using various methods to get the results you are after. Have been very happy with the service and would recommend to anyone in need of help with their dog. More...

28 January 2022

Brad was a really good trainer. My Loki is a completely different dog.
Brad kept me up to date every day with a video and advice on what he was doing in the video.
He answered all of my questions. It's the best way of helping Loki and myself that could have happened
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28 January 2022

We have recently used Bark & Birch to train our puppy basic obedience. We had five 1 to 1 sessions with Elly and two weeks board and train with Claire. We are very pleased with the results. Both Claire and Elly are very professional and clearly know what they are doing. Our puppy’s behavior and responsiveness have improved massively thanks to their help, especially as she is still only 5 months old. Claire provided us with daily updates of our puppy’s progress and took the time to ensure a smooth handover when she brought our puppy home. Both Claire and Elly go above and beyond by being available following sessions to provide help and advice. Bark and Birch are also very efficient and responsive. More...

28 January 2022

Our 4 months old puppy went to Kirsty for 2 weeks for some basic obedience training. Kirsty was super friendly and professional when she picked Maxi up and kept us up to date everyday on his progress. Maxi built a lot of confidence and social skills in his time with Kirsty and is overall a much more well rounded dog now. Thank you so much Kirsty and we will definitely stay in touch for future puppy time with Blue! More...

28 January 2022

Our experience with B&B can be divided into two parts which explains our 4/5 review. B&B have very direct sales pitches which sound excellent even after many follow questions. Their delivery up until a few days before our rescue dog was collected was very poor. We were promised Megan as our trainer, specifically because of her experience with rescue dogs. A week before our agreed collection date the trainer was changed without consulting us. After we explained that this was not what had been agreed we had delays in getting back to us about this. We finally heard back 4 days before collection that we had now been reassigned Megan. In short, a very poor experience with B&B as a company. The second part is Megan as a trainer. If I could give Megan 10 out of 5 I would. She has such a fantastic approach to training and her understanding of the challenges of rescue dogs is unparalleled. She clearly has an incredible amount of care for dogs and and excellent approach to training them. Her communication was excellent, regular updates and education for us throughout the training period. I could not recommend Megan more if I tried. She was caring and empathetic to our dogs very difficult history and the difference we see in him today is fantastic - his quality of life is now so much better due to the confidence he came back to us with. In summary, if you can get through to the great trainers that B&B have do try, but expect a challenge getting through the company administration as at times this was exceptionally poor (to the extent that we felt it was a scam). However, thank you so so much Megan!!! More...

28 January 2022

My 6yo doberman Lola was in a 3 weeks training camp with Sarah Chetri from Bark & Birch. Lola is new to a city life and has a separation anxiety. Over 3 weeks Sarah did an amazing job to help Lola to relax, become more independent and confident without needing a constant human attention. I was very worried how Lola will adjust to the new environment but it turned out very well. Sarah provided videos and multiple updates on Lola daily. Sarah also explained in details what she was doing and why, gave suggestions on the toys, snacks and mental stimulation technics.
I felt absolutely at ease and it was beautiful to see Lola's progress.
Sarah is a very knowledgeable trainer and dog behaviourist and her input was very valuable.
Before Lola came back I received the detailed document describing everything about Lola training and the steps we should take at home to continue developing Lola's confidence.
It has been 3 weeks since Lola came back and I am very happy with our daily life now, it became easier in many aspects.
I highly recommend this service to anyone who is interested in giving a better life to their dog! Thank you Bark & Birch.
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28 January 2022

Our 18 month old rescue staffie had high anxiety and reactivity to dogs. A month-long board and train with head trainer Steve has improved both these issues massively. Steve sent us daily videos of our dog’s progress and explained how and why he was teaching him to behave in different scenarios. Our dog can now go on group walks with other dogs (something I never thought would be possible!) and his confidence has grown. We still have work to do, but Steve is on hand to offer advice and support. We are so grateful to him - he’s genuinely changed our lives. More...

28 January 2022

In April, we added a Parsons Jack Russell to our family. As he is a very head strong, smart little fellow we decided we need to start as we mean to go on with some training sessions. Ashley from Bark & Birch made us swiftly realise that we needed the training more then our dog. She was clear, kept us consistent with the pup and he swiftly responded to reward based training. Loki loved Ashley and really enjoyed his training which made it easy for us. The sessions were easy to book and flexible, fitting in with our work and family life. We now have the basics, know that practice and repetition are key and would definitely think about booking some more classes when he’s a bit older. Thank you Ashley for your knowledgeable, advice and guidance. More...

28 January 2022

We are please with the results from our Bark & Birch training. Our pup spent 2 weeks on a residential course at home with a trainer & it definitely helped nip some emerging behaviours in the bud & cement some basic training cues. After some initial confusion over who our dog was staying with we had regular contact with the trainer & some helpful videos. Follow up contact once he was home wasn't great to be honest.

But, we have since had a wonderful Bark & Birch trainer called Ashley do some 1-2-1 training with us & the advice she has given us has been invaluable. She is very enthusiastic & very patient explaining what we need to do. We specifically worked on recall & this has really improved. She also took the time to send some helpful videos of herself working with her dogs, to give us a demo of some games to play with ours. I have recommended Ashley to several friends as I felt she really understood us, our dog & our expectations of him.
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28 January 2022

Training was easy to arrange directly with our ‘own’ trainer. Ashley was really good with communicating in between sessions, giving us feedback and support. Most importantly for me she provided reassurance on what we were doing and for my pup she provided a fun environment in which to learn. My pup was always so excited to see her and get training!

We have been given good, common sense foundation on which to work and reach our training goal.
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28 January 2022

Bark & Birch helped us out when we needed to arrange train and board and 1-to-1 training sessions with our rescue Suki, all on a fairly short notice. A former streetdog from Romania, we were starting from scratch with Suki and were looking for help do to the right thing with her from the beginning. Suki did a train and board program with Sarah Chetri for two weeks, and we’ve had 1-to-1 sessions with Elly here in London. Both trainers are amazing and we highly recommend them.

Sarah provided us with daily updates and training videos, wrote an extensive training document that will be our bible as we continue to train Suki. She also arranged a call with her colleague Meghan, who has specialized knowledge on Romanian rescues. We spoke for an hour and she shared such a wealth of knowledge. Helped us to understand Suki’s behavior much better..

Suki came back from her training with drastically improved recall, walking much better on the lead, and just generally much better in commands. Sarah really took her time for all our questions during the hand-over session. Elly too has been very helpful in giving us on the spot, hands-on advice on how to deal with situations around the house and walking in our park. So useful, we feel much more confident now in how we show up for Suki, and Suki herself is thriving because of their help. Would highly recommend Bark & Birch and Sarah and Elly!
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28 January 2022

My Doberman pup was enrolled in a 6 week customized program to work on building his confidence through socialization and training. Jo did an amazing job, kept me updated and answered all my questions. She built a bond with my dog that has helped him trust people and clearly made him very, very happy. Will definitely be training with Jo and the team again! More...

28 January 2022

We had the pleasure of Joe C. training our puppy for the 2 week (puppy) obedience course.
Joe was professional and responsive throughout, pick up - during and drop off. He kept us up to date with videos of training in a way that broke down the objective into mini objectives to achieve the end goal, introducing pavlov's dog training method has worked absolute wonders both for our puppy and for us.
Upon return he gave us a full comprehensive handover, took both us and our dog for a walk and demonstrated to us our Puppy's achievements including recall, sit, wait, down, leave it, touch, watch, back and stellar level crate training (no more yapping/whining/barking), now sits quietly in crate, I considered for our dog's age what was achieved was FAR more than we expected, Joe went above and beyond for us and our puppy, Zero.
For Crate training; whether you need your puppy to be close if you're working and need a controlled environment, he now sees the crate as a place of pure calm and relaxation (truly his "den") - for a puppy this was a lot and Joe took on the challenge and executed it with flying colours!!!!!!
Joe's training method is purely based on as much positive reinforcement as possible (along with pavlov's training - which we can attest that this was THE BEST way to get most out of our puppy, we will continue to use the clicker at all times).
What a difference this has made to home life with him. He's a lot calmer, more assure of who he is, next to no yapping / barking / night crying and is even more eager to learn from what Joe has taught him. We understand that there will always be a regression stage but with enough reinforcement from Joe's training we are absolutely positive we will continue to have a wonderful companion.
Joe is a true asset to Bark & Birch and if you're lucky enough to get him as your dog's trainer then be assured you'll have your dog back in wonderful condition - both training and general care wise.

Thank you, Joe! Beyond wonderful and we look forward to bringing our puppy back for adolescence training with yourself!
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28 January 2022

We recently sent our 8 month old goldendoodle Brodie to the 3 week training program & he has come back a completely different dog. Before going he was constantly anxious and scared barking at anything & everything, he had little to no listening skills and was near impossible to walk.
Brodie worked for three weeks with Jo who was absolutely fabulous with him.(he didn't want her to leave) he now walks beautifully, has a whole new level of confidence & listens almost immediately to commands given.
I would highly recommend Bark & Birch, they are very professional & their trainers are fantastic.
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18 October 2021

Elly was absolutely amazing with our puppy Poncho. We booked 5 one-on-one training sessions so that Poncho could learn key skills and the basics and she was brilliant. We would have been lost without her and she made the sessions really fun for all of us. Poncho loved her too. Thank you for a reliable, professional and fun service Elly! More...

18 October 2021

We cannot praise John enough, we have just finished our 1-1 sessions, our GSD was very reactive to dogs on the streets and we was getting very nervous taking her out. After 5 sessions Roxy is walking lovely and off lead with other dogs, John provided us with lots of advise and support she is like a different dog. Even know John still keeps in contact with us with lots of advise and tips. We would highly recommend John and Bark&Birch to anyone!. More...

18 October 2021

We sent our 11 week old staff Reggie to trainer Jo for the 2 week board and train programme as we were struggling with crate training and certain commands. Since coming home he has had 2 naps in his crate - this is amazing for Reggie as before he wouldn’t even step foot inside with the door closed without crying! He used to bite a lot in play and now this has been changed to licking which is fantastic. He is honestly like a new dog Jo has taught him so much and he really enjoyed his time there and made lots of new friends! She kept us updated with daily videos and progress, would highly recommend Jo at Bark & Birch. More...

18 October 2021

I purchased a course of 8 obedience training sessions. Good value for money, trainer comes to you , 1 on 1. Our trainer Michaela is very good, as first time dog owners, we had many questions which Michaela happily answered them all, not only in our session but even on whats app for FREE! she also helped us to solve a few minor issues we had with our dog, some knowledge that wasn't in the dog training books or videos that i had read or watched. More...

18 October 2021

The team at Bark & Birch gave me all the trust I needed to help me with my french bulldog Bruno. I was looking for an intensive training or rehabilitation program so he could feel comfortable around other dogs. They did a great job by taking care of him and showing me video updates. After all, I feel more relaxed when taking Bruno for a walk and teaching him being near dogs. I trust their service and I recommend you all to contact them. More...

18 October 2021

Highly recommend Bark & Birch and their board and train services. We used a 3-week customised program to work on our dog her impulse control and off-leash recall with distractions. They kept us updated and provided much needed insight into not just training but overall help with her behaviour ensuring she is in the place for many happy years to come. More...

Q&As

We love helping dogs hence why we are also building our own rescue shelters. It gives us immense satisfaction to see dogs change during training, and become happy, well socialised and obedient dogs.

We are a dedicated team of dog lovers who are passionate about helping owners and their dogs live a happier life together. Each of our awesome colleagues have had a life-long passion for/working with dogs.

Our goal is to help owners and their dogs live a happier life together and for Bark & Birch to become their go-to point for anything related to their dog so that we can establish a long-term relationship with our clients and their dogs.

We offer a complete service that includes:
Dog Training & Rehabilitation
Doggy Day Care
Holiday Boarding
Grooming

We manufacture our own products and are in the process of building a vegan dog food company as well as 2 rescue shelters in Spain & Romania because we love helping dogs!

We are observing social distancing, making sure we follow high levels of personal hygiene. Our drivers, carers and staff are being required to wear face masks where necessary.

Services

Did you just get a new puppy or dog? Do you just want your dog to have more basic obedience but either do not have the time to do the training yourself or would like to have a professional do it for you? In that case our 2 week basic obedience program could be the
right fit for you.

This is like boarding school but for your dog and is where we will teach your dog all commands as per the program offering while teaching puppies potty training, resolve nipping and teach your dog to be more patient, focused and well-socialised.

In this program we combine basic & advanced obedience for owners who want to get their dog to the next level. Having a more obedient dog is always beneficial for both dog and owners and this program allows you to do that. We focus on everyday obedience in different environments that are in-line with your life: parks, busy streets, coffee shops and public transport.

After the programme, the trainer will return your dog to your home and will show you everything he or she has learned during a 2 hour handover session. They will also teach you more about dog psychology and provide you with a report and instructional videos.

Is your dog reactive or aggressive to other dogs, animals and/or people? Does your dog go over the top when it comes to other dogs being around? Or is your dog very anxious?

We can help!

We work a lot with very aggressive and anxious dogs and have partnerships with vets & amp;rescue organisations, the company was initially founded to focus on helping these dogs and their owners.

If you have a dog with reactivity or aggression issues towards other dogs or have an anxious dog but do not want to send your dog to boarding school than this could be the solution.

Continuing to act as a family pet, our course will develop the fiercely loyal nature of dog that exhibits a high level of control, giving you the peace of mind that your family and household will be protected at all times.

(home purpose only, not a Security or Guard dog)

Your dog may benefit from being worked in a rural environment rather than on an agility/residential based course

Breed specific obedience training, working on a specialised level of training in regards to recall and retrieve. Bark & Birch isn't involved or associated with any hunting activities. However, we recognise that certain breeds will benefit best from mental and physical stimulation best suited to their bloodlines and natural instincts.

Training used to develop the comforting and well-balanced character of your dog, allowing a stronger emotional bond between you and your companion. Your dog will be able to provide a greater level of affection by recognising human stress signals and performing calming actions on command

Our bespoke consultations give prospective owners the knowledge and confidence to not only get a dog that will suit them & their lifestyle, but also the practical steps they will need to take to successfully introduce their new addition into the home.