When training fails, dogs get blamed.
I fix the training.
When training fails, dogs get blamed.
I fix the training.
I’m Tarik Jayousi — Taz.
I help dog owners get real, lasting results through training that’s built around their psychology and environment.
Everything I do is built around how dogs actually learn, not guesswork, not quick fixes.
I’m Tarik Jayousi — Taz.
I help dog owners get real, lasting results through training that’s built around their psychology and environment.
Everything I do is built around how dogs actually learn, not guesswork, not quick fixes.
I was wired differently.
That’s what makes me better.
I was diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition as a child. It changed how I process the world, how I read patterns, stay calm under pressure, and understand behaviour where others see chaos.
Those same traits became my biggest professional asset. They’re why I can get results with dogs that other trainers give up on.
I founded A&T Trained Dogs and built Heronswood Canine Retreat in Lancaster, a purpose-built, licensed training facility designed for real transformation, not quick fixes.
Everything I do is tailored.
Everything I teach is built to last.
— Taz
★★★★★
Dogs don’t fail training. The training fails the dog.
Professional Dog Training Built for Real-Life Results
Most training fails because it treats every dog the same. I don’t. Before I build a programme, I assess your dog thoroughly: their temperament, their history, how they actually think. What comes after that is built entirely around them. It’s never a template or one method I apply to everyone.
Private Lessons
One-on-one training sessions tailored to your dog’s behavior, your goals, and your daily routine. Learn how to handle and lead your dog with confidence.
Assistance Dog Training
Specialised training for dogs that support daily living needs. Focused on reliability, calm behavior, and task-based obedience.
Reactivity Training
For dogs that struggle with aggression, fear, or over-excitement. I focus on calm exposure, control, and emotional balance in triggering situations.
Obedience Training
From basic commands to advanced control, I build reliability, focus, and discipline so your dog listens the first time, every time.
Residential Training
A fully immersive training experience for dogs with more serious behavioural issues. Your dog stays with me and learns structure, control, and calm behaviour in a consistent, controlled environment.
What owners say after working with me.
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I share everything I know about dogs, for free.
Training advice, real case studies, and honest conversations about behaviour, structure, and what actually works.
Because an educated owner is a better owner.
Fixing your dog's behaviour in 2 sessions!
Can you fix your dog’s behaviour in a couple of training sessions?.
- April 3, 2026
- Tarik Jayousi
The First 48 Hours of Residential Training
What actually happens when your dog arrives.
Are Protection Dogs Dangerous? Let's Debunk the #1 Myth
Most people hear “protection dog” and picture an aggressive, uncontrollable animal….
- April 3, 2026
- Tarik Jayousi
Reactivity vs Aggression — Know the Difference
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