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Olá from Portugal and welcome to the Conversation!

But why should you talk to me?

What my clients take from the sessions is mostly one thing:  the experience of getting to know themselves better. 
They gain clarity about their thoughts, feelings and patterns, and explore their personality.
People come to me who doubt themselves, who cannot find inner stability, or have an attitude directed against themselves. 
Interestingly, you can often see the effects of such behavior in the dog.

This is why dogs can sometimes help me to bring people back to themselves. 
Our dogs often know us better than we know ourselves because they observe us.  This is the most important starting point for communication for me.
Sometimes they give me a sense of where the conversation needs to go. 

I don’t help the dog directly. The dog itself demonstrates that I have worked with the person in the right way. And my clients confirm this.

Andy with Rupert and Izzy

„I have been working with Tara on and off for a couple of years now with my two hounds. I feel for a while there was a block in me – I saw the brilliance of her approach and applied it, but then fell back into my normal habits – which meant no real change in me or the hounds. As I write this testimonial I recently completed a session with Tara where we walked my dogs together.

At the start of the session I was tense, nervous and the dogs were in a similar state! Pretty much immediately I was confronted, and I must say gently, by Tara as to my perceptions about how to correct the dogs – but also it became so obvious that whereas my body seemed to know intuitively what to do, a doubting part of my mind hijacked these actions. This totally confused the dogs and was a perfect representation of the conflict in me. So after this was shown to me my whole demeanor changed – I would confidently correct the dogs when needed, wasn’t fearful about making a mistake – and also found myself not feeding or listening to the doubtful part in me. My dogs are a big feature in my family and my life so to be confident with them and a strong guide is super important – although I would admit I ignored this for some time. Tara’s ability to assist her clients in questioning their habits is rare and through the experiences with the dogs it is a super potent and transformational combination.“

We shape our relationships through communication.

This is reflected in how we relate to ourselves and our environment and determines how we experience relationships. It doesn’t matter whether we are interacting with a person or a dog. What matters is that we can express ourselves.

I help people look at their own communication and break free from patterns that limit their expression and unconsciously influence their relationships. These patterns come from our own experiences and upbringing. They shape who we are, how we relate to ourselves and communicate.

If we do not express ourselves freely, we lose touch with ourselves and our communication becomes blocked.

Those who learn to express themselves clearly, take responsibility in relationships and communicate openly, gain clarity, stability and self-confidence.

Working with me, creates a space where these unconscious communication patterns become visible. This allows you to better understand yourself and your dog, recognise old patterns, and learn to express yourself more clearly.

To me, communication is much more than just words. It helps us understand ourselves, grow, and face challenges.

So, what role do dogs play here?

In my experience, problems with dogs arise from the way we communicate.

Dogs respond immediately to inconsistencies, gaps, or mistakes in our communication, and show this through their behaviour.

I also used to follow a certain method to get my dogs to behave the way I wanted. Fortunately, my dogs never really went along with it, and I realised that I was failing with them in the same ways as I did in human relationships.

The crucial insight was that it is neither simply the dog nor the human, but with the way we communicate.

I began to look more closely at my own communication and realised that my inner conflicts shape the dynamics of my relationships.

For me, communication is the key to self-efficacy and freedom.

Monthly

Workshop

Social Walk

We have one thing in common with dogs above all: we are social beings, and we connect through communication.

In dog training, this connection is lost. Methods and commands replace genuine interaction.
In this workshop, I help you regain clear and reliable communication- confident in your presence, clear in your expression, with both people and dogs.

Through conversations, I open a new perspective and show you how your dog perceives you.

For anyone with challenges with their dog, looking to better understand themselves and their dog, and strengthen their communication.

22 Feb 2026

START FROM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ALFAMBRAS

LIMITED SPOTS

45€

Next date: 22 Mar 2026

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Susanne and Nala

"I honestly don’t even know where to begin... In short: WOW! I’m absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful, dear Tara!
From the very first contact, I immediately felt comfortable and sensed that this was exactly what I was looking for- something that truly resonated with me.
Tara is empathetic, very clear, and authentic. She has a sharp eye and a fine intuition for both you and your dog. Her “approach,” if you want to call it that, is about strengthening your connection to yourself- and in turn, to your dog, and correcting it when needed.
Tara observes very closely and asks targeted questions that encourage self-reflection, without ever imposing anything on you.
You learn from her how to observe yourself and your dog, how to tune in, and how to recognize patterns, reactions, and behaviors- and connect the dots.

Laura

„Working with Tara has been nothing short of transformative. She is deeply knowledgeable and truly embodies everything she teaches. With each session, I feel old layers gently falling away – masks I didn’t even realise I was wearing – and in their place, a quiet, rooted confidence is beginning to shine through. This confidence feels new because it is so rooted it's unshakable.

Tara is a powerful woman – strong, grounded, and yet very relatable, understanding, and deeply caring. I look forward to every session and the breakthroughs that continue to unfold – whether I'm with her alone or in sessions that include my dog. I am extremely grateful for what I have learnt so far and excited to see where this journey back to myself takes me!

Thank you so much.“

Anne and Matrijn

„When we invited Tara to join us for our puppy Borre, we thought we would learn everything about him. Instead, during her sessions, we primarily learned about ourselves. We learned how we relate to each other within the family and to the world around us, all reflected in our interactions with our dog.

Tara sees and is in close contact with the bigger picture, much like the animals. It's not always comfortable, but incredibly enlightening. Thank you, Tara, for your insights that have brought so much growth and connection within our family. The valuable insights are being reminded daily in our interactions with Borre, they fundamentally changed our lives.

Thank your Tara, I feel blessed to have crossed paths with you.“

Máté

„Tara showed me how to understand my dog better and through her, myself. A way of being together. How to own what I truly want and accept that. I will be always grateful for this ever-growing seed she planted.“

Anja

„So far, no dog training has taught me as much as the coaching with Tara. I have learnt a lot about myself and also about what my dog needs from me to become more confident. Finally, walking together is more enjoyable and she is more relaxed staying at home on her own. This is a great relief for me.

Tara has a very special gift for seeing people, assessing them very quickly and understanding dogs. Her questions are to the point and have made me think and rethink.

A big thank you to you, dear Tara.“

Joana

„Working with Tara brought me a whole new perspective on some deep patterns I have and did not see them. These were some of the most powerful sessions I had in my life and I’m so glad we did it, as now I can understand what I need to move out of my way to feel and be my best. Tara is incredibly intuitive and an amazing guide to go through very sensitive topics, her knowledge is raw and a true inspiration.

Thank you Tara!“