Guild of Dog Trainers
Fully licensed
Academy of Dog
Trainers & Behaviourists
Limited class spaces are available. Spaces will be released as each class fills. Please check the book online page for spaces.
Central Bark is the happy home of doggy daycare. Set in acres of private land with in & outdoor play areas. We also host training classes & behavioural consultations with resident instructor Susan Gilbert. Susan is experienced, qualified and fully insured, she offers a variety of training options within the North East.
Susan takes all of the Classes and Activity Training here at Central Bark. Susan also offers private training and Behavioural consultations at your location or at Central Bark. For more details or to discuss your issues email
I have worked with dogs since leaving school 27 years ago and have always aspired to promote canine welfare and care and had a keen interest in dog training.
After leaving school I attended Kirkley Hall College to complete an NVQ 3 in Animal care whilst working in kennels. After leaving kennels I started working for a large pet store and ended up managing several stores and working as an adviser in pet care for the company. During this time I completed numerous nutritional courses in partnership with premium feed manufactures & obtained a City & Guilds qualification in Pet store management and Animal care. My previous dogs, Benny and particularly Maverick (retired/failed police dogs) found me seeking a more in depth understanding of dog behaviour and this lead me on my journey over 20 years ago.
My passion for nutrition was started and the relationship between diet behaviour still remains a core part of my training programmes. I am a gold level instructor with the Academy of dog training & behaviourists and full member of the Guild of dog trainers. Professional development is very important to me and I am studying Advanced Canine Psychology at the Animal Care College and continuing courses with the world renowned School of Canine Science. I am a registered microchip implanter, qualified Pet First Aider and a registered C-SQP, meaning I am able to advise and dispense certain veterinary products.
I specialise in aggressive dogs and behavioural problems associated with these aspects. My passion for nutrition interlinks with my holistic approach to dog behaviour, looking at all aspects of the dogs health, well-being & environment.
In my spare time I volunteer for he German Shepherd Dog Rescue. I love spending time with my boys Oki & Denver who are Saarloos Wolfdogs & my now retired horse Tova.
To contact her direct please email susan@dogtrainingnortheast.com
