BARK SMART DOG TRAINING

Professional Dog & Puppy Training

NORTH & WEST LONDON

ABOUT ME.

I'm Sacha, a professional dog trainer based in Queen’s Park, working with clients across North and Northwest London. I trained and qualified at the DTC Dog Training College and played a key role in running the renowned, award-winning Tip Top Dog School.

I work with dogs of all ages—from playful puppies to older companions—and have extensive experience with rescue dogs. Using positive, reward-based training methods, I focus on building confidence, good manners, and a strong, lasting bond between you and your dog. My goal is to help shape your dog into a well-behaved, happy companion for life.

Bark Smarter, Not Harder!

My Services.

Involves:
🐾 Puppy-proofing your home and garden to ensure a safe environment.

🐾 Guidance on essential puppy equipment, including where to source items and crate placement.

🐾 Support for bringing your puppy home, with tips for their first night
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🐾 Helping your puppy settle in and adjust to their new surroundings.

🐾 Crate training advice, if applicable, to aid with routine and security.

🐾 A structured toilet training plan to set your puppy up for success.

🐾 Socialisation guidance to help your puppy become a confident, well-rounded dog.
Training starts from day one! Set your puppy up for success with positive reinforcement techniques.
Puppy Foundation Programme Classes & 1-1’s
Not all breeds are the same, but all puppies benefit from essential obedience training. Our Puppy Foundation Course covers all the key training to build a strong foundation for good behaviour and obedience as they grow.
🐾 Positive reinforcement training techniques
🐾 Managing scavenging behaviour
🐾 Loose-lead walking
🐾 Recall
We train dogs of all ages, and all background including rescue dogs addressing issues such as lack of socialisation, adolescence, barking, pulling, reactivity, and more. Whatever you want to work on, we’ll create a tailored training plan to help you achieve your goals.
Our 1-1 sessions are tailored to your needs, You'll receive a personalised training plan and follow-up notes with exercises and management strategies.
We offer:
🐾 1 x 1 Hr Tailored session
🐾 Package deals of 4 × 1Hr Tailored Sessions
🐾 Package deals of 6 × 1Hr Tailored Sessions
Please get in touch to book a free consultation and discuss your requirments further.
Our Training Walks are conducted in the environments where you would typically walk your dog. The goal is to implement a structured walk, helping your dog develop good walking manners, focus, and confidence in real-world situations. Whether your dog struggles with pulling, distractions, reactivity or recall . These guided sessions offer the right balance of mental and physical stimulation and will provide you the confidence to walk with your dog off lead.
What’s Included?
🐾 Loose-Lead Walking – Teaching your dog to walk calmly without pulling.
🐾 Focus & Engagement – Strengthening attention and responsiveness around distractions.
🐾 Recall Practice – Improving recall to ensure your dog returns when called.
🐾 Social Skills – Encouraging positive interactions with other dogs and people.
🐾 Environmental Exposure – Helping your dog adapt to various settings, from busy streets to parks.
🐾 Handler Coaching – Offering tips and techniques to reinforce training at home.
These sessions are suitable for dogs of all ages, from puppies to older dogs needing a refresher. Each walk is tailored to individual needs, ensuring practical, lasting results in everyday situations.

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I will design a customised training program for your puppy or dog, ensuring they grow into a confident, sociable, and well-mannered companion.

Happy Dogs Happy Clients.

As first-time dog owners, we didn’t realise how big of a task owning a puppy would be. Biggie had all the typical excitable puppy traits—biting, chewing, and barking. However, after completing the Puppy Foundation Programme, we know it was the best decision we could have made. We now have the knowledge and skills to train our dog, who has become a delightful little dog.

Biggie, NW7
Taco’s recall was shocking—we could never let him off the lead as we couldn’t trust him to come back, making walks stressful rather than enjoyable. Sacha created a tailored training plan for us, combined with one-on-one sessions, and it has made a world of difference. We can now confidently walk our dog off-lead. We can’t recommend Sacha enough!

Taco, N20
The Puppy Foundation Course was the perfect introduction for training my puppy. As a first-timer I was out of my depth, but the clear guidance and practical advice gave me the confidence to train my pup properly. Highly recommend!"

Schnitzle, NW11
Badger is my first rescue dog. Sacha’s patient, step-by-step training, clear notes, and deep understanding of canine behaviour gave me the tools to build her confidence and establish trust. She is now a happy, well-adjusted dog who looks to me for guidance and is comfortable in her new surroundings

Badger, NW6
Sacha transformed our 4-year-old Jack Russell, Porter, from a territorial, lead-pulling handful into a calmer, more engaged, and better-mannered dog at home and on walks. His tailored, enjoyable sessions — packed with practical tips, clear commands, and plenty of fun — gave us the tools and confidence to handle any situation. We still see him monthly to keep building on Porter’s progress and couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Porter, NW6