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
Jess Young
Certified Dog Trainer
Jess started with us as a client in 2021 after reaching out for help with her nervous Romanian Rescue Dog Lila. She has a natural affinity for training and reached out to us at the end of 2023 to get some advice as she was interested in becoming a dog trainer and so we organised her spending some days shadowing the team and supporting her on her journey. An opening became available in May 2024 and so we reached out to Jess and she joined the team shorty after! After spending the last 5 months shadowing, learning and growing her skills, Jess has now been signed off as a Newly Qualified Trainer and is now beginning to take clients of her own independently as she continues to further her training. Qualifications: 1 years experience Level 3 Diploma in Dog Behaviour PHK9 Intermediate Scent work Course May 2025 - 1 day luring workshop with Pulsar K9
Berkshire
West Surrey
Lily Hearmon-Cush
Certified Dog Trainer
We met Lily in 2023 when she joined our Professional Handling Workshop as she's been running her own company doing dog walking and pet care for a while now. After adopting Logan earlier on this year, she expressed that she wanted to move more into a training role and so we snapped her up in June 2024! Lily is taking a lead on some of our obedience courses as well as heading up our assistance dog training! After spending the last 9 months shadowing, learning and growing her skills, Lily has now been signed off as a Newly Qualified Trainer and is now beginning to take clients of her own independently as she continues to further her training. Qualifications: 1 years experience Level 3 Diploma in Dog Behaviour Assistance Dog Specialist with The Dog Training College May 2025 - 1 day luring workshop with Pulsar K9
West Surrey
Sam Nantes
Certified Dog Trainer
We first met Sam back in June 2025 when he started joining us for group classes with Boomer and it didn't take long to see his natural talent as a dog trainer both with Boomer and other dogs he worked with. We knew he'd be a great addition to the team and so we asked if he'd ever be interested and were super pleased when the answer was a resounding yes! He'll be taking a lead on clients in East Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire offering dog training and training walks to clients in the area! Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Dog Behaviour Level 2 Search Dog Handler (Lowland Search and Rescue) July 2025 - NePoPo Silver Graduate
Berkshire
Berkshire
Ella H
Junior Dog Trainer
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!
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
Madison Turner
Dog Walker
We met Maddy as a client back in around August 2023 when she needed some help with her dog Ivy who was struggling with reactivity around dogs. She launched her own dog walking company in 2024 as she was super passionate about working with dogs. When we were putting the feelers out for someone to take over the dog walking in the company, she was immediately up for it! She'll be taking over the dog walking side of the company and building this side up whilst getting the continued support and training all of our team do too! Qualifications: Professional Handling Workshop Dog Body Language and Communication Dog First Aid April-May 2025 - Professional Dog Walking Qualification April-May 2025 - Dog Training Career Advanced Obedience 2024 Gun Dog Level 1 Certificate Advanced Obedience Certificate
Berkshire
Ella Parnaby
Junior Dog Trainer
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 BSc in physiotherapy 2020 Currently studying on MSc veterinary physiotherapy at Hartpury uni Category B ACPAT member
The Brook Pack
The pack owned by our directors, Nathan & Charlotte
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
Our Team Dogs
Meet the dogs owned by our team members
Albert
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
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
Lila
Birthday: 1st March 2020
Breed: Romanian mixed breed
Coat pattern/colour: Shorthaired. Black and tan with white chest
Personality: Can be shy but when she knows you, the most sweet and loving girl!
Likes: FOOD, Tricks training, going on long walks and exploring
Dislikes: Being left out!
Training level: Super smart cookie always willing to show off
Owned by: Jess
Logan
Birthday: 17th October 2020
Breed: Stafforshire Bull Terrier
Coat pattern/colour: Shorthaired. Blue with white chest
Personality: The most loving, smart and gentle boy!
Likes: Having cuddles, playing ball, doing training and snacks!
Dislikes: Being cold and/or wet
Training level: Smarty pants
Owned by: Lily
Ivy
Birthday: 25/20/2021
Breed: Hungarian Vizsla
Coat pattern/colour: Shorthaired. Red.
Personality: Loves people but can be shy at first. Can be anxious and sensitive but the sweetest lady
Likes: FOOD and human attention! Canicross and hunting/scent work
Dislikes: Nail clipping and strange dogs in her space
Training level: Intelligent but has a short attention span for things she already knows or isn't fulfilling to her
Owned by: Maddy
Boomer
Birthday: April 2021
Breed: Scott American Bulldog
Coat pattern/colour: Shorthaired, Red and white
Personality: Bouncy and energetic! Loves absolutely everyone!
Likes: Food, play, humans!
Dislikes: Mud and rain
Training level: Certified good boy
Owned by: Sam
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