Meet  our dog trainers

Gretel Barnsley is an experienced dog trainer and founder of The Calm Canine Co. Drawing on years of hands-on experience working with rescue dogs and complex behavioural challenges, she brings a calm, intuitive approach focused on understanding, trust and lasting behavioural change.

Her work is grounded in real-life experience, helping dogs navigate anxiety, reactivity and behavioural concerns in a way that feels safe, structured and sustainable. Gretel focuses not only on the dog, but also on guiding owners with the tools, awareness and confidence needed to build calm, balanced relationships that stand the test of time.

Brett Barnsley is a dog trainer at The Calm Canine Co, working alongside Gretel as part of a husband and wife team with a shared passion for dogs. With extensive hands-on experience working with rescue dogs and complex behaviours, he brings a calm, consistent approach focused on trust, structure and lasting behavioural change.

His work is grounded in real-life experience, helping dogs move through anxiety, reactivity and behavioural challenges in a way that feels safe, practical and sustainable. Brett focuses on supporting both the dog and the owner, helping build calm, balanced relationships that last.