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Specialist Training for Sighthounds

Including Greyhounds, Whippets, Salukis, Lurchers & more!

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Hi - I’m Clare

Here at Insight Hounds, we work with all sighthounds, specialising in ex-racing greyhounds. Many of the dogs I work with are adopted, each with their own history, personality, and needs. Whether your sighthound is newly adopted or has been part of your family for years, I’m here to help you build confidence, communication, and connection together.

I started Insight Hounds because I know firsthand how incredible, sensitive, and unique these dogs are. Sighthounds don’t fit into a one-size-fits-all approach to training, they think differently, learn differently, and need training that truly understands them.

My goal is to help families understand, communicate, and connect with their sighthounds using kind, science-based training that builds confidence for both dogs and humans. Whether it’s helping an ex-racer settle into home life, working on recall, loose lead walking, or confidence-building, I tailor training to your dog’s needs and your lifestyle.

No sighthound is ever too old to learn. Whether it’s your first or your fourteenth, every dog is unique, and we’re here to help every step of the way.

📍 Based in Shustoke, UK, with in-person and online training options.

Email Clare
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    1-2-1 Training - Online or In Person

    Tailored support to suit your dog’s needs. Whether you choose in-person training at Shustoke Village Hall, at your home or our online sessions with video feedback, our 1-2-1 programme gives you the tools and confidence to train effectively. Everything is tailored to you and your sighthound. With both a mix of practical training and the why behind it.

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    Sighthound Skills Course – Insight to Make the Difference

    This is the starting point for all of our group training. Over six sessions, we’ll help you and your hound build a brilliant foundation of confidence, communication, and connection.We blend practical skills you’ll use every day with sighthound-specific insight that makes all the difference. Available online or in person at Shustoke Village Hall.

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    Sighthound Skills Club - Membership

    After completing the Sighthound Skills Course, you can join our friendly group membership session. These sessions build on the skills from your course, helping you and your sighthound continue learning in a fun and supportive environment. We also take requests from members to work on specific skills.

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Kate, Cracker and Lyra

“Taking my greyhounds to Insight Hounds was the best thing I’ve ever done—our bond is stronger, and even ten-year-old Lyra loves training!”

Accreditations & Memberships

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Our Instagram

Sighthounds have shaped my life in ways I never expected, and I know I’m not alone in that! They’re one of the most misunderstood groups of dogs, and one of the groups most in need of understanding, with thousands looking for homes ever
This weeks Sighthound Spotlight is the wonderful Woody! #sighthoundspotlight #exracinggreyhound #petgreyhound
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the social walk at @castlebromwichhallgardens today. It was so lovely to see you all. I completely forgot to take any photos, so instead here are Izzy and Freddie fast asleep afterwards!