Our Story
We are Nathan and Charlotte, a dog loving couple who started doing training together many years ago now under a different business.
We have always been passionate about helping people and their dogs to achieve their goals, no matter the issues they're facing. Our dream was to create a business where other dog professionals could come together to have a place where dog owners could get advice and support each other on a wide variety of dog related topics.
So, in January 2021, we launched Holistic Hounds! In 2020, we met Tony Nevin from Zoo Ost Ltd when it was recommended by our vet to take our eldest dog (Kalle) to have Osteopathy treatment. While building a professional relationship through working with Kalle, we all realised how much of an impact it made on his behavioural issues when we were working on his pain related issues.
Seeing how much progress Kalle made receiving Osteopathic treatment, alongside training, we began working with Tony to offer regular Osteopathy clinics for our clients too, with great success!
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After talking more about our dream, Tony fell in love with the dream too, and has since been supporting the business from the side lines since it launched, until officially joining the business and bringing a wealth of knowledge and professional expertise at the beginning of 2023!
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So we are working hard together, partnering with other professionals within the industry to bring you a place where you can come to get advice, support, and help in any aspect of dog care and wellness.
Our Mission
To create a company full of dog professionals, who together can offer advice, support, and specialist help for any aspect of dog ownership, giving owners the tools and knowledge to raise healthy, happy, and well rounded family pets.
Meet The Team
We are a team of professionals with over 20 years combined years of experience so there isn't much in the canine world that we haven't seen.
Berkshire
Nathan Ledbrook
Head Trainer & Director
Nathan has a passion for helping people and their dogs find harmony and enjoyment in their relationship. He is also passionate at making sure we look at every aspect of your dog in a holistic way to see what may be affecting their behaviour like; nutrition, boundaries, exercise and the overall relationships. He is a naturally confident person who is comfortable dealing with aggression cases and has specialised in people aggression cases for years. Qualifications: 12 years of experience Extended Diploma in Animal Management Level 3 Diploma in Canine Behaviour Training August 2024 - 3 day workshop with Larry Krohn
Berkshire
Berkshire
Charlotte Ledbrook
Head Trainer & Director
Charlotte has a heart for helping those who struggle with dog behavioural problems and don't know what else to do. She loves to be able to help people and their dogs to live the life they want to without fear of something going wrong. Charlotte has a very calm personality, making nervous dogs feel more comfortable around her and is experienced in working with dog reactivity cases. In the last year or so she's been getting into dog sports and is looking forward to learning more! ​ Qualifications: 8 years of experience Level 3 Diploma in Canine Holistic Health and Therapies Level 3 Diploma in Canine First aid and CPR Diploma in Animal Behaviour and Psychology Get trained with Dorwest Herbs Level 3 Diploma in Canine Behaviour Training September 2022 - 4 day workshop with Cheri Lucas, Wellness Unleashed August 2024 - 3 day workshop with Larry Krohn May 2025 - 1 day luring workshop with Pulsar K9 May 2025 - PHK9 Intermediate Scent work Course June 2025 - NePoPo Silver Graduate Sept 2025 - Raven K9 Motivation Mentorship
Berkshire
Tony Nevin
Animal Osteopath
Tony specialises in treating dogs with complicated compensatory movement patterns. These can be the result of a previous injury, abuse, or of developmental/congenital origin. Working through these patterns using gentle techniques that engage with each patient, Tony helps to reset the resting state of the musculoskeletal system. By rebalancing the whole-body framework patients usually move with greater freedom and fluidity. During his career, he has pioneered successful applications of osteopathic treatment to many species of animals, including birds, reptiles, and exotics. ​ Qualifications: Over 30 years experience BSc (Hons) Ost, D.O.
Berkshire
Sally McCabe
Admin Manager
Sally started with us as a client in 2020. She loved our business concept and was keen to help us grow and develop. In June 2021, Sally started her new position running our admin - playing to her strengths of keeping us all organised and in line! With superb attention to detail, organisational skills and 20+ years admin experience, we can rest assured that things are run as smoothly as possible. Sally is a friendly mum-of-three and also a dog lover. Training her dog Lottie with us, has given her an excellent insight into how the company functions and what we strive to achieve. Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Understanding Canine Anxiety Level 3 Diploma in Dog Training Level 3 Pet First Aid Professional Dog Training Business CPD
Berkshire
Berkshire
Ella H
Canine Physio in Training
Ella has been working as a chartered physio in the NHS for the past 5 years, however, since working with Nathan and Charlotte to help train her French bulldog Ivy back in 2021 and meeting Tony the idea of becoming an animal physio grew! Having started the Veterinary Physiotherapy masters at Hartpury university in 2024 Ella is working toward treating animals, where she will be qualified in July 2026. We are so excited to have Ella as part of the team and soon a qualified physiotherapist our clients can utilise too so keep an eye out on our social media to see when she's ready to start taking clients on! BSc in physiotherapy 2020 Currently studying on MSc veterinary physiotherapy at Hartpury uni Category B ACPAT member
High Wycombe
Jess W
Certified Dog Trainer
We’ve known Jess for a little while now as she has been a dog trainer for a few years now running her own company based in High Wycombe. She is particularly skilled in Gundog training and working breeds as she has her own Spaniels and a Malinois and Bullherder who she goes on shoots with and does PSA and IGP with! We are super excited to say she will be running the South Buckinghamshire side of Holistic Hounds as well as bringing in Gundog training and higher end obedience for our clients.
Berkshire
Ella Parnaby
Dog Walker
We first met Ella and Wilbur back in October 2024 when she came for help with Wilbur’s dog reactivity. Ella has been working at a dog training centre for a little while now and has been working with a variety of dogs whilst studying Animal Management at BCA college and has a keen interest in dog training and behaviour as well as experience working with and walking groups of dogs. She still has lots of learning to do but is super keen and we’re really looking forward to developing her further as she takes this step! Qualifications: D* D* D* in Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management Dog First Aid Qualified
Berkshire
Jess M
Marketing and Social Media
We've known Jess for a good few years now and been a part of her journey with her dog Wilson since she first brought him home! She has experience working in marketing and social media and so when we talked about needing some help, with her knowledge on the business and dog training in general, she was a clear choice! Jess will be working behind the scenes to help with the marketing and social media side of the company! We are thrilled to have her with us and are looking forward to her support and guidance! ​ Qualifications: 4 years Digital Marketing experience February 2025 - Foundation level Digital Marketing CIM course
The Lightning Legacy Pack
The pack owned by our directors, Nathan & Charlotte
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Named after our beloved Odin who passed away unexpectedly in 2025. Odin was a Standard Dachshund who was larger than life and made a huge impact in our lives and those of our clients. Called our 'Lightning' boy, it felt only right that the packs name honoured the impact he made and continued his legacy.
India
Birthday: 25th April 2014 (approx)
Breed: Pointer cross
Coat pattern/colour: Smooth. white, black and brown patches with light brown speckles
Personality: Energetic, independent and playful
Likes: The beach or anywhere she can run around and do her own thing
Dislikes: Having to walk slowly
Training level: 90% perfect 
but sometimes forgets what she's doing
Lottie
Birthday: 20th June 2017
Breed: Spaniel mix
Coat pattern/colour: Longhaired. Red and white
Personality: Ultimate princess, eager to please, loyal, loving and always showing off
Likes: Working, playing, going to see the horse and tricks training
Dislikes: Having anything stuck to her fur
Training level: Ultimate teachers pet
Peanut
Birthday: 1st September 2015 (approx)
Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat pattern/colour: Smooth. Red with black and white patches
Personality: Very loving and loyal, can be opinionated and vocal
Likes: Sunbathing, sleeping and playing with a ball
Dislikes: Being cold, wet or ignored
Training level: C grade, will do as she's told but may complain and take her time!
Nova
Birthday: 13th February 2018
Breed: German Shepherd
Coat pattern/colour: Shorthaired, black
Personality: Hyper, loyal, always eager to work, play and go out
Likes: Playing in water (clean or dirty!), running and playing
Dislikes: Not being able to go everywhere with Nathan!
Training level: Generally perfect, unless it's having to sit still or stay too far away from Nathan
Pablo
Birthday: 29th March 2021
Breed: French Bulldog
Coat pattern/colour: Shorthaired, black and tan
Personality: Cuddly, happy boy always enjoys being involved
Likes: Playing, snuggling on your lap and sunbathing
Dislikes: Not being involved especially when it's sunny
Training level: Knows his basics and is learning fast
Valinor
Birthday: 16th May 2025
Breed: Belgian Malinois x Dutch Herder
Coat pattern/colour: Shorthaired, tan and black
Personality: Sweet and spicy!
Likes: Playing, biting things, training and snuggling
Dislikes: Rain, not getting to bite, having to wait.
Training level: Knows his basics and is learning fast
Sansa
Birthday: ???
Breed: Romanian Shepherd
Coat pattern/colour: Longhaired. Golden and black/brown with white patches
Personality: Goofy, silly and full
of joy
Likes: Hiking, laying in the sun and a cuddle
Dislikes: Being in busy places
Training level: Always tries her best, not the smartest cookie
Our Team Dogs
Meet the dogs owned by our team members
Albert
Birthday: 5 years old
Breed: Border Terrier
Coat pattern/colour: Longhaired. Tan and black.
Personality: The kindest, calmest and most friendly boy!
Likes: Meeting new people, cuddles on the sofa and going for walks.
Dislikes: Not being involved!
Training level: Very clever and chilled boy
Ivy
Birthday: 4th February 2020
Breed: French Bulldog
Coat pattern/colour: Shorthaired, Blue
Personality: a sassy princess
Likes: playing tug, her spot on the sofa
Dislikes: not being able to sit at the dinner table
Training level: has some training but likes to push boundaries
Otis
Birthday: 4th November 2022
Breed: French Bulldog
Coat pattern/colour: Shorthaired, Blue and Tan
Personality: a cuddly wiggly boy
Likes: Ivy, will copy whatever she does
Dislikes: rain in his ears
Training level: Knows his basics
Wilbur
Birthday: 14th June 2023
Breed: Mixed Breed
Coat pattern/colour: Longhaired. Black with white chest and paw
Personality: Bit of a goofy guy! Can be insecure but the sweetest guy!
Likes: Cuddles, playing fetch in water, long walks and Patch his sister
Dislikes: Baths, strange noises, not being involved in training
Training level: Always tries his hardest but doesn't always get it right first time
Owned by: Ella