Clare Parkinson
Clare initially started her journey with Watercombe Dogs, training with her first dog Henri. She has since got a brother for Henri – Dezi – both dogs having behaviour traits of the breeds they are crossed with, and this has given Clare the knowledge and passion for training.
Clare has a real interest in the start of our puppies from even before the pup is born. Asking the right questions of breeders and looking for the right puppy is one area Clare has covered during training.
Clare does home visits for before puppy arrives, puppy classes, Progressive Paws, 1-1’s for puppies and a monthly skills class to keep pup training and into adulthood to maintain the relationship with our pups.
Clare enjoys mantrailing with Dezi whilst Henri mantrails with his dad.
- School of Canine Science-Puppy Lab
- IMTD-Perfect Puppy
- IMTD-Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor


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