Bark2School Dog Training School
Gosport Hampshire

We are a qualified, fully insured, family run dog training school in Gosport Hampshire. Bark2School is dedicated to helping owners to train their dogs and manage animal behavioural problems, using kind, positive methods of dog training.

Our knowledge and experience allows us to provide you with a greater understanding of your dog and stresses the importance of teaching necessary life skills for your dog to become a happy, well balanced animal.

About Emma

Since a child, I have grown up having being surrounded by animals, and always had a fascination about watching different animals interact and behave. My passion for animals continued to develop and I dedicated my time to caring for them, especially in relation to welfare issues. This passion was not so rewarding for my parents, as it resulted in me bringing home a variety of different animals, ranging from a hamster to a new forest pony.

After studying psychology at University, I went on to gain a Postgraduate Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling, from Southampton University in 2002. I set up my own successful practice in West Sussex as a dog trainer and dealing with more specific behavioural problems. As well as private work, I have worked for organisations such as Battersea Dogs Home and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, developing my practical skills as a dog trainer. Whilst at Battersea Dogs Home I specialised in working with puppies and gained experience of training complex tasks to both dog and owner. I am a full member of the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and a provisional member of the APBC (Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors).





Having moved to Gosport, Hampshire, I decided to set up Bark2School and continue using my expertise, and knowledge of animal behavioural problems gained over the last 10 years, with the aim to promote responsible pet ownership and provide owners with learning opportunities and support when training their dogs. I hope by teaching pet owners to understand WHY their pet behaves in a certain way, will help them to work and train with their dogs in a more kind effective way, and ultimately improve their relationship.


I work closely with Vets, Pet Organisations, and Charities both in West Sussex and Hampshire, and have been featured on the local radio and in newspapers.

Socialisation & Group Walks

Forthcoming dates of our social walks:

23rd January 2010
27th February 2010
27th March 2010

Social walks can only take place if we have sufficient numbers attending.

Off lead exercise is a vital part to having a happy & well balanced dog. These sessions are a fun & relaxed way for you and your dog to socialise and gain confidence when letting your dog off lead. We also offer puppies the opportunity to come on these walks, to provide them with the opportunity to socialise with well mannered adult dogs and learn appropriate communication skills. Walks are held monthly in Lee on the Solent, Stubbington and Gosport area. Please phone or email for more details.

Workshops, Talks & Demonstrations

In addition to dog training classes we also hold a series of workshop days, designed to work on specific topics in training, such as owning a new puppy, recall problems, clicker training and the importance of mental stimulation. We also offer talks and demonstrations to local groups, clubs and schools.

Pet Sitting Service

In addition to our dog training services, we also offer a dog walking service throughout the Gosport and Fareham area, and provide a personalised pet sitting service (including day crèche or holiday cover).

Testimonials

"Just wanted to thank bark2school for all the help and advice they have given me and my dog jango. The training advice I received from Emma was very helpful, and I can now go for a walk with him and enjoy it."
Joo Latcham - Petworth 26 Oct 09

"Emma visited our family in our home and saw our problems first hand. She listened to what our concerns were and seemed to know the reasons why our dog did what he did. She offered advice for our dog and our problems. She also gave some excellent demonstrations of how to carry out the exercises that we should do. The cost was in our opinion, money well spent. Before leaving , Emma assured that she would keep in touch, and true to her word, we have exchanged several emails about our dogs progress and further tips on his training."
Ricky Groves - 7 Oct 2009

"Ros and Emma have been walking my dog for some time now and she is always very happy to see them and ready to sleep when she comes home! The walk in the middle of the day not only gives her the exercise she needs but the social skills and training that keeps a German Shepherd a very happy little girl! Tks girls!"
Angela Whitworth 17 Sep 2009