Welcome to Tail Talk Dog Training & Behaviour Services

Our goal at Tail Talk is to provide a professional dog training service in a friendly, relaxed environment. Founded by Susan Berryman in 2010, with Lorna Templeton joining in 2019, Tail Talk’s aim is to support you to build a strong and rewarding relationship with your dog, built on trust and understanding. We use proven, progressive, science-based methods that help to ensure a positive dog training experience. We have been offering a variety of training services in the Highlands and Moray (including Nairn, Tornagrain and Lossiemouth) for over 15 years and put our love and passion for dogs into all we do, striving to make training fun and enjoyable for both you and your dog.

Please use the menu above or the following links to find out more about the classes and 1:1 services we provide, as well as learning more about Tail Talk, Susan and Lorna. Please contact us if you would like to discuss your needs in more detail. Lastly, who can resist looking at photos of cute puppies and dogs? Not us, so check out our gallery filled with our gorgeous students, past and present.

Joining the Tail Talk Community

When you choose to train with us, you will not only gain from over 30 years of expertise and experience Susan has gained in her varied work with dogs, you will also have the opportunity to become part of a unique growing community of dog owners who come together to laugh, encourage and support each other.

Training for All

Here at Tail Talk we offer a variety of one-to-one options and group classes aimed at guiding your dog through his/her many stages. Whether it is an 8-week old puppy just beginning their journey with you, a teenager dealing with hormones, or an adult dog who loves learning new things, we will be there for you every step of the way. We want to help you nurture one of the best relationships we humans can ever experience.

NEW FOR 2026

We have developed some exciting new classes for you and your dog to enjoy. Coming soon:

Focus and Engagement Class

Pet Gundog Class

Scent Class

Reactive Dog Class

Testimonials

Otis & Arthur

Testimonial about multiple classes taken by Otis and Arthur

Otis & Arthur - Multiple Classes

" Used Tail Talk with both my terriers. Lots of very useful classes and advice for anyone with a new dog or problems with an existing dog. Susan and Lorna explain everything really well and use positive reinforcement. I’ve learned so much that has helped make my dogs sociable, well behaved, confident and a pleasure to be with. Sessions are so relevant to real life situations and lots of fun. "

Elizabeth Kenyon, Forres

Cooper

Cooper - Puppy Class

" Being a first time dog owner, I was keen to make sure I got the basics right and 6 weeks at Tail Talk Puppy classes made sure Cooper and I had the necessary training. The recall skills and walking to heel, as well as leaving items, made sure he was safe when out and about. He has since grown into a very loveable, friendly and confident dog. I highly recommend Tail Talk for all your dog training needs. From those initial classes Cooper is now a Pets as Therapy Dog and we would probably not have achieved this without the help and support of Tail Talk when he was a puppy. "

Shirley, Forres

Gertie & Audrey

Testimonial about multiple classes taken by Vizslas, Gertie and Audrey

Gertie & Audrey - Multiple Classes

" Highly attuned to understanding what our two Vizslas needed.
The older of the two was quite anxious, so we booked one-one sessions with Susan. These have been a resounding success, giving us the tools to help with her ability to cope in stressful situations. She is a much more confident and happier dog.

Susan and Lorna have a passion for what they do, are lovely people, and we can’t recommend them highly enough. "

Keith Edwards

Bella

Bella - Puppy Class

" We were nervous about taking Bella to puppy classes but Susan put us at ease. The classes were informative and fun. Brilliant handouts which we can refer back to. Bella loved meeting all the other puppies, will miss them and the class. Would highly recommend the puppy classes, both Susan and Lorna were so helpful with any concerns or queries we had. We can see changes in Bella with all the tips we got and can’t wait to keep them going. Even looking to book further sessions to build our knowledge and bring Bella on. "

Leanne & Ian, Elgin

Mac

Mac - Puppy Class

" We had the most incredible and personalised experience with Talk Talk during our Golden pup Mac’s Puppy School. Not only has he learnt so many new skills, the classes helped embed his training by practicing around other pups in a controlled environment. Susan and the team are such professionals and I can’t recommend them enough for any training classes. They are extremely knowledgeable, Mac loved his classes! "

Trinka, Nairn