Gemma Whitlaw, Head Coach
Gemma has a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from University of Bristol. Since graduating from University Gemma ran her own behaviour business offering group classes and one to one behaviour consultations. Additionally, she worked in a large veterinary hospital. She is now very excited to be part of the Dog School Team.
Natasha, Senior Coach
Natasha has always had a passion and love for all animals but focused mainly on her love for dogs helping to train her own from a young age. Natasha is very excited to be a part of the Dog School team!
Sarah Boote, Senior Coach
Sarah has joined us having graduated from the University of Plymouth with a first class degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare in 2018. Since then she has been employed by Hounds for Heroes training assistance dogs. She continues to volunteer as Training Assistant with Sussex County Dog Training in their obedience, scent work and puppy classes. At home, Sarah enjoys training and walking her lovable but slightly nutty German Shepherd Dog, Bella.
Clare Ford, Coach
Clare has a love for all animals and has spent a lot of time working around them. She is excited to join the Dogs Trust team, so she can work closely with dogs, as they are her true passion. Clare has grown up with dog's her whole life. She has a 5 year old Border Collie rescue called Millie, who, as you can imagine, is a bundle of excitement and craziness.