In Person Sighthound Skills Course
Insight to make the Difference
Gain the insight and structure of sighthound specific training, so you can train with clarity, build confidence and strengthen communication.
Make a real difference for both you and your sighthound in everyday life.
In Person and Online Sighthound Skills Course
How Insight Makes the Difference
Our sighthound-specific course designed to help you feel more confident, more informed, and more supported in how you live with your dog.
If you’ve ever felt unsure whether you’re doing the right thing for your sighthound, overwhelmed by mixed advice, or frustrated that generic dog training doesn’t quite fit, you’re not alone.
If you are like some of the people that I work with living with a sighthound, trying your best, putting in the effort, and you still feeling like something isn’t clicking. Lots of people tell me they are worried they are doing it wrong. This isn’t because they are, but because sighthounds are different and they need skills that make sense for their bodies, brains, and real lives.
The Sighthound Skills course is designed to support and work with those needs.
If any of these sound familiar…
You’ve just welcomed your first sighthound and want to get it right or your sighthound has been living with you a while and things are still feeling tricky.
You’ve found yourself thinking “this sighthound feels different to my others, and I’m not quite sure what to do”
You sometimes feel unsure whether you’re doing the right thing
You’re experiencing training challenges that feel inconsistent or unclear
You want to feel more confident, more knowledgeable, and more secure in the choices you make
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Generic training advice hasn’t quite fitted your sighthound.
You want practical skills but also want to understand the why behind them
Your dog seems to understand sometimes, but things don’t always translate to everyday life
You enjoy learning and want a way to spend quality time with your sighthound.
You are not alone
What this course is really about
Sighthound Skills is about giving you the skills, understanding, and confidence to support your dog properly as an individual.
It’s designed to help training make sense, not just in a session, but in everyday life. The focus is on understanding what’s going on for your sighthound and knowing how to adapt what you’re doing so it fits the dog in front of you together we will make a plan that works for you both.
By the end of the course, the aim is that you feel clearer about what you’re doing and why. You’ll learn how to better connect with your dog, why certain approaches may not have worked before, and how to adjust things so training starts to feel more achievable and more relevant to real life.
This course is about building a toolkit of skills and knowledge you can keep coming back to, so you feel informed, confident, and supported as you live and learn alongside your sighthound.
Angie, Nigel, Roxy and Duke
“Insight Hounds isn’t just about training—it’s about strengthening your bond and enjoying time with your sighthound in a friendly, supportive space.”
What we’ll cover together
Sighthound Skills combines practical, real-life training skills with the understanding you need to use them well.
Core areas we cover include:
• Settle training to help your dog to relax and switch off.
• Building confidence around novelty objects and new situations, so life feels less overwhelming for you and your sighthound.
• Connection and engagement skills, including focus and check-ins, so your dog learns to tune in to you even when the world is interesting.
• Recall foundations tailored to sighthounds and real life safety.
• An “off” cue to help your sighthound get up and ready to go.
• Dog detective games so you can uncover what truly motivates your dog.
• Developing good timing and effective reward placement, so your dog clearly understands what is being asked and learning becomes more consistent.
• Understanding sighthound body language and subtle signals, so you can respond earlier and support your dog.
• Exploring breed traits and how to work with them rather than against them, so you feel less frustrated and more informed.
• How emotions affect behaviour and learning so you can support your dog.
• Setting training up for success through environment, pace and realistic expectations, so progress feels steady and achievable rather than overwhelming.
I designed the course after experiencing many of these challenges myself with my own sighthounds, and realising how valuable it is to have guidance that fits the dog in front of you. - Clare
How it works in Practice
Sighthound Skills is delivered through a combination of in-person sessions and online sessions, each with a clear purpose.
The in-person sessions focus on hands-on practice and real-life skills based at Shustoke Village Hall, B46 2AX.
The online sessions via zoom focus on building understanding, so the practical work feels clearer and easier to apply.
Together, they’re designed to support both you and your dog in a way that feels realistic and supportive
The In Person Sessions
Practical, supportive, and designed for real life.
Across the in-person sessions, we work on practical skills such as:
Settling skills
Focus and connection games for everyday life and walks
Enrichment ideas you can use at home
Building confidence around novelty and new objects
Dog detective games, helping you understand what motivates your individual dog
Ramp training, introduced carefully and at your dog’s pace
Foundations of recall
The “off” cue, which many people find surprisingly helpful day to day
Group sizes are kept small, and everything is adapted to the dogs in the room. While this is group training, guidance is tailored as much as possible to the individual dogs and people taking part.
We also supply tea, coffee and cakes for you.
The online sessions
Understanding the why
The two online sessions focus on building understanding, so the practical skills are easier to apply and adapt.
During these live, interactive Zoom sessions, we look at:
Sighthound body language and communication
How emotions affect behaviour and learning
How sighthounds learn, and how this can look different from other breeds
Breed traits and how to work with them
How motivation affects learning
Interested but can’t make all of the dates?
If you can make most of the dates but know there’s one session you can’t attend, please get in touch. Where possible, we’ll look at ways to support you.
Anjella, Tony and Baby
“We joined the Introduction Course for recall help and ended up loving it so much that we now attend weekly—Baby’s training (and our confidence) has grown so much!”
Sighthound Skills Course - With Insight to Make the Difference.
Dates and Details
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Next Sighthound Skills In Person Course Starts Friday 27th March at 6pm
In person for tailored support. Online added insight to set you and your dog up for success.
• Designed specifically for sighthounds
• Supportive, practical and science-based
• Group sizes are kept small to support personal guidanceAll Friday sessions are in person at Shustoke Village Hall , B46 1SQ.
All Thursday sessions are live online via Zoom.The course dates are:
• Friday 27th March 2026 at 6.00pm
• Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 7.15pm
• Friday 3rd April 2026 at 6.00pm
• Friday 10th April 2026 at 6.00pm
• Thursday 16th April 2026 at 7.15pm
• Friday 17th April 2026 at 6.00pmIt’s £147 for the course.
Places are limited to keep group sizes small and support personal.
Option to add Sighthound Skills in your Pocket:
• Sighthound Skills in Your Pocket is course specific Telegram feedback for the duration of the course, you can ask questions or submit short videos so you can receive guidance as you practise the foundations in real lifeOptional extra £49
Videos can be submitted at any time, with feedback provided within 24hrs during Clare’s working days. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat.
Ready to join Our In Person Sighthound Skills?
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This course is suitable for sighthounds of all ages, from young dogs to seniors.
Dogs are never too old to learn, and everything is adapted to suit the individual dog..
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Get in touch. If we know in advance we can normally make adaptation at the time of booking to make it work for you. clare@insighthounds.co.uk
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Do I need this course or a behaviourist?
This course focuses on building strong foundations, understanding your sighthound’s behaviour and shaping practical, everyday skills.
If your dog is experiencing more complex behavioural concerns, such as significant fear, aggression or anxiety that feels beyond foundation work, a clinical behaviourist may be the right first step. I can always signpost appropriately if that’s the case.
If you’re unsure, get in touch. We can have a quick chat and work out what level of support is right for you and your dog
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All live sessions are delivered via Zoom.
You can join using the Zoom app or directly through your desktop browser. You don’t need to be particularly tech-savvy to take part.
If you do have any questions or concerns about accessing Zoom, you’re very welcome to get in touch and I’ll help you.
You can contact me at clare@insighthounds.co.uk.
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Yes. The course is built around sighthound specific traits, learning styles and emotional needs. It’s not generic dog training adapted afterwards. It’s designed for them from the start.
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Telegram is a messaging app that works in a very similar way to WhatsApp.
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If there’s anything you’re unsure about, or if something hasn’t been answered here, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
You can email me at clare@insighthounds.co.uk, and I’ll be happy to help you decide whether the course is the right fit for you and your dog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sara, Matty and River
“We were out of ideas with our lurcher’s recall until Clare helped us find the right strategies—now we have a clear plan that works!”
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.
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Sighthound Skills Course - With Insight to Make a Difference
Next Sighthound Skills Online course Starts Friday 27th March at 6pm
To recap the sessions are:
• In person with your dog for tailored instant guidance with added online insight so you can also learn the comfort of your home.
• Designed specifically for sighthounds
• Supportive, practical and science-based
• Group sizes are kept small to support personal guidance• Tea Coffee and Cake Provided
It’s £147 for the Sighthound Skills Course.
Option to add Sighthound Skills in your Pocket:
• Sighthound Skills in Your Pocket is course specific Telegram feedback for the duration of the course, you can ask questions or submit short videos so you can receive guidance as you practise the foundations in real lifeOptional extra £49
Videos can be submitted at any time, with feedback provided within 24hrs during Clare’s working days. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat.