When training fails, dogs get blamed. I fix the training.

I'm Tarik Jayousi, Taz. I take on a small number of private clients each month and work with every dog personally.

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Trusted by members of royal families, business leaders and public figures

Dogs supplied and trained for the Ministry of Defence, HM Prison Service and UK police forces

Heronswood Canine Retreat, a licensed seven-acre training facility in Lancaster

Force-free. Flat collar and lead only. Nothing that hurts.

Private programmes

Three ways to work with me personally.

Taz training a German Shepherd to heel outside Heronswood Canine Retreat

Private Residential

Your dog lives and trains with me at Heronswood. Then a full handover, a four-week plan and a follow-up session.

From £15,000 · three-week minimum

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Taz sitting with a Golden Retriever outside Heronswood

In-Home Coaching

I come to you. Full days anywhere in the UK, working with your dog and your whole household. Overseas by arrangement.

£2,000 a day plus expenses

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Taz with a German Shepherd lying at his feet on the training field

Bespoke Search & Select

I find the right dog for your family, train him personally, and he is yours when he's ready. Family companion, therapy or protection.

From £15,000 · therapy from £20,000 · protection from £30,000

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Tarik Jayousi, dog trainer, outdoor portrait

About Taz

I was wired differently. That's what makes me better.

I read patterns, stay calm under pressure and understand behaviour where others see chaos. It's why I get results with dogs other trainers give up on.

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Case study

Ester, Golden Retriever, Lancaster

Residential training

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The challenge: Ester struggled with severe lead reactivity and poor recall. Walks were stressful, unpredictable, and difficult for her owners to manage safely.
The result: Through structured residential training, Ester developed calm lead manners, stronger engagement, and reliable recall in real-world environments. Her owners gained confidence, and daily walks became calm and enjoyable again.

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