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Qualified dog trainers and behaviourists in Didcot, Oxfordshire
Our trainers follow a consistent, training led approach, ensuring every dog receives the same structure, guidance, and care. Every member of the training team is trained as a dog trainer using the Puppy Start Right methods and completes our in house six-week daycare training programme.
Managing Director
Jamie
Jamie is the Managing Director of Oxford Pet Whisperers and leads the training systems used across the business.
He is a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist, with certifications from the iPET Network, IMDT, and Karen Pryor, alongside formal qualifications in dog grooming and dog daycare.
Jamie's focus is on building practical, real-world behaviour in everyday pet dogs. The goal is not perfection, but calm, confident dogs that are easier to live with.
He designed the structure, routines, and in house training programme used across the centre, including implementing the Puppy Start Right approach. Jamie is responsible for training the team and ensuring every dog benefits from a consistent, structured environment.
His focus is on delivering a high quality, results-driven service, not just a place for dogs to spend the day.
Director of Operations and Customer Experience
Natalie
Natalie is the original founder of Oxford Pet Whisperers and leads operations and customer experience across the business.
She is a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist, and a Certified Puppy Start Right trainer. She holds certifications in separation anxiety, enrichment, and loose lead walking.
Natalie has over ten years of hands on experience working with dogs every day, including running her own home-based daycare and walking dogs independently for years before the business was established. This has given her a deep, practical understanding of dog behaviour in real-world environments.
This hands on experience forms the foundation of how dogs are handled, managed, and developed within the Oxford Pet Whisperers environment today.
Natalie's experience with dogs goes far beyond theory. She has spent years working hands on, including running sessions right up to the day her daughter was born, going into labour during one of our puppy classes.
She remains closely involved in both the care of the dogs and the day to day running of the business, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout.
Daycare Manager
Isobel
Isobel is the Daycare Manager and oversees the day to day care, structure, and training within the centre.
She has over ten years of experience working with animals across rescue centres, kennels, dog walking services, and daycare environments. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour, an Extended Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management, and is a Puppy Start Right certified trainer.
Isobel plays a key role in staff training, ensuring all team members follow the same structured, training led approach.
She specialises in puppy development and works closely with dogs to build confidence, encourage calm behaviour, and support long-term development.
The training team
Every member of the training team is trained in house and follows the same structured, training led approach used across all services.
What your dog gains
A calmer, more settled dog at home
Improved confidence around people and other dogs
Better behaviour on walks and in everyday situations
Structured socialisation, not chaotic play
An environment that supports long-term development
The goal is simple, a dog that is easier to live with and more enjoyable to spend time with.
A place you can feel confident leaving your dog
Choosing the right environment for your dog is an important decision.
Our focus is always on creating a calm, structured, and supportive space where dogs can develop properly, and where owners can feel confident in the care their dog is receiving from a qualified team of trainers.
Start with an assessment
Every dog begins with an assessment so we can understand their needs and ensure the environment is the right fit.
Book your dog's assessmentWe will confirm your assessment within one working day and guide you through the next steps.