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Anyone in the UK can call themselves a dog trainer. This directory only lists training clubs and trainers who say they belong to a body that assesses its members, and every one was checked on its own website before it went in.

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Why accreditation matters

Dog training is not regulated in the UK. The titles trainer and behaviourist are not protected, and a government taskforce on responsible dog ownership recommended exploring regulation in September 2026. Until that happens, the best signal you have is membership of a body that checks its members' skills.

  • APDT UK (Association of Pet Dog Trainers): full members have their practical skills assessed while teaching a live class, and agree to use kind, fair methods.
  • ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training Council): keeps a register of trainers and behaviourists who meet its standards, through organisations it recognises.
  • IMDT, PPG and Kennel Club Accredited Instructors also assess or accredit their members.
  • Good Citizen clubs run the Royal Kennel Club's Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme, with Puppy Foundation, Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

Memberships in this directory are as each club or trainer states them. To check one, search the trainer's name on the APDT or ABTC search pages.

Find a class by county

93 counties across the UK. Each page lists the clubs and trainers we have checked there, plus the nearest ones just over the border.

UK dog training clubs and accredited trainers

395 listings across 93 counties, every one checked on its own website on 19 October 2026. Memberships are as each club or trainer states them.

Showing 395 of 395

NameWhereOffersLink
Aberdeen Canine Training SocietyTraining clubAberdeen, Aberdeen CityPuppy classes, Group classes, Good Citizen awards, ObedienceWebsite
Callimuir CaninesTrainer · APDT UK memberAberdeen, Aberdeen CityPuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-oneWebsite
Devana Dogs Agility ClubTraining clubInverurie, AberdeenshireAgility, Group classes, Obedience, Puppy classesWebsite
Granite City Dog Agility ClubTraining clubAberdeen, AberdeenshireAgility, Group classes, ObedienceWebsite
Laura Carter CaninesTrainer · IMDT memberJohnshaven, AberdeenshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-oneWebsite
Paws and Palms TherapyTrainer · ABTC registered, Member of another accrediting bodyLlangefni, AngleseyPuppy classes, One-to-oneWebsite
The Happy Hound GangTrainer · IMDT memberBrynsiencyn, AngleseyPuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-oneWebsite
Linslade Obedience and Ringcraft ClubTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsLinslade, BedfordshirePuppy classes, Group classes, Obedience, Good Citizen awards, RingcraftWebsite
Paws & Learn Dog TrainingTrainer · APDT UK memberDunstable, BedfordshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-oneWebsite
Animal Psychology ClinicTrainer · ABTC registered, Member of another accrediting bodyBelfastPuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, Reactive dogs, OnlineWebsite
Belfast Dog TrainingTrainer · Runs Good Citizen awardsBelfastPuppy classes, Group classes, Good Citizen awards, ObedienceWebsite
Just Pawing AboutTrainer · IMDT memberBelfastPuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, Obedience, Reactive dogsWebsite
Lucy Green Dog TrainingTrainer · IMDT memberBelfastOne-to-oneWebsite
Berkshire Dog TrainingTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsReading, BerkshireAgility, Good Citizen awards, Group classes, ObedienceWebsite
Newbury & District Dog Training SocietyTraining clubNewbury, BerkshirePuppy classes, Group classesWebsite
Anna Balch Dog Training and BehaviourTrainer · ABTC registeredNewbury, BerkshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, Reactive dogsWebsite
Confident Happy CaninesTrainer · ABTC registeredBinfield, BerkshirePuppy classes, Group classes, Reactive dogsWebsite
Dogs Be DogsTrainer · ABTC registered, APDT UK member, IMDT memberReading, BerkshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, GundogWebsite
Kate's K9 TrainingTrainer · IMDT memberRemenham, BerkshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-oneWebsite
My Dog's ClubTrainer · APDT UK memberBracknell, BerkshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, Reactive dogs, OnlineWebsite
Smart Dog AcademyTrainer · IMDT memberReading, BerkshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-oneWebsite
The Canine ClubTrainer · IMDT memberAscot, BerkshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, Obedience, Gundog, AgilityWebsite
Cynllan Lodge Dog Training ClubTraining clubBridgendGroup classes, Obedience, AgilityWebsite
The PupstarsTrainer · IMDT member, PPG memberBridgendPuppy classes, One-to-oneWebsite
Bristol Dog Training SocietyTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsBristolPuppy classes, Obedience, Good Citizen awards, Group classesWebsite
Co-EvolveTrainer · ABTC registered, Member of another accrediting bodyBristolOne-to-one, OnlineWebsite
General's DogsbodiesTrainer · ABTC registered, IMDT member, Member of another accrediting bodyBristolPuppy classes, One-to-one, Reactive dogs, OnlineWebsite
Mutleys Dog Training & Puppy SpecialistTrainer · APDT UK member, ABTC registeredBristolPuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-oneWebsite
Pawtastic Dog ServicesTrainer · ABTC registered, Member of another accrediting bodyBristolObedience, One-to-oneWebsite
The Dog CoachesTrainer · APDT UK member, ABTC registeredBristolPuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, Reactive dogsWebsite
Aylesbury Canine Training SocietyTraining clubAylesbury, BuckinghamshirePuppy classes, Obedience, Good Citizen awards, AgilityWebsite
Buckinghamshire Canine SocietyTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsPrinces Risborough, BuckinghamshirePuppy classes, Group classes, Good Citizen awards, RingcraftWebsite
Chesvale Dog Training ClubTraining clubLey Hill, BuckinghamshireAgility, ObedienceWebsite
Marlow Dog Training ClubTraining clubMarlow, BuckinghamshirePuppy classes, Group classesWebsite
Bells & WhistlesTrainer · ABTC registered, Member of another accrediting bodyBledlow, BuckinghamshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, Reactive dogs, Agility, OnlineWebsite
Hunts Happy Hounds Dog TrainingTrainer · IMDT memberHigh Wycombe, BuckinghamshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, Agility, OnlineWebsite
Puppy StarsTrainer · ABTC registered, Member of another accrediting bodyWendover, BuckinghamshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, OnlineWebsite
Suzanne Bullworthy Puppy, Dog Training and BehaviourTrainer · APDT UK memberHigh Wycombe, BuckinghamshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-oneWebsite
Jade Brooks Dog TrainingTrainer · APDT UK memberPontllanfraith, CaerphillyPuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-oneWebsite
Cambridgeshire Canine Activity GroupTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsSt. Ives, CambridgeshireAgility, Good Citizen awards, Group classes, Obedience, Puppy classesWebsite
South Cambs Dog Training ClubTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsWhaddon, CambridgeshirePuppy classes, Group classes, Good Citizen awardsWebsite
Whittlesey Dog Training SocietyTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsPeterborough, CambridgeshirePuppy classes, Group classes, Obedience, Good Citizen awards, RingcraftWebsite
Cambridge DogsTrainer · APDT UK member, ABTC registered, Member of another accrediting bodyCambridge, CambridgeshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-oneWebsite
St Neots Dog Training and BehaviourTrainer · ABTC registered, Member of another accrediting bodySt Neots, CambridgeshirePuppy classes, One-to-one, OnlineWebsite
GSD Club of WalesTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsCardiffGood Citizen awards, Obedience, Group classesWebsite
Green DogsTrainer · IMDT memberCardiffPuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, GundogWebsite
Reservoir Dogs LlanishenTrainer · ABTC registered, Member of another accrediting bodyCardiffPuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, OnlineWebsite
Four Paws Dog Training & Agility Club - WalesTraining clubLlangain, CarmarthenshireAgility, Obedience, Puppy classesWebsite
Kirk's Canine AcademyTrainer · IMDT member, PPG memberCross Hands, CarmarthenshireGroup classes, One-to-one, OnlineWebsite
Aberystwyth Dog Training ClubTraining clubAberystwyth, CeredigionAgility, Group classes, ObedienceWebsite
Island Dog Training ClubTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsSt Peter Port, Channel IslandsAgility, Good Citizen awards, Group classes, Obedience, Puppy classesWebsite
Active Dog BehaviourTrainer · IMDT memberGuernsey, Channel IslandsPuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, Reactive dogs, Gundog, OnlineWebsite
Companion ConundrumsTrainer · Member of another accrediting bodyJersey, Channel IslandsOne-to-one, Reactive dogsWebsite
Cheshire K9 TrainingTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awards, APDT UK memberChelford, CheshirePuppy classes, Obedience, Agility, Gundog, Good Citizen awards, One-to-oneWebsite
Danesford Obedience Dog Training ClubTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsCongleton, CheshireAgility, Good Citizen awards, Obedience, Puppy classesWebsite
Dig It Dog Training ClubTraining clubSandbach, CheshirePuppy classes, Obedience, Agility, One-to-oneWebsite
K9 Brats Agility ClubTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsChester, CheshireAgility, Good Citizen awards, Group classes, Obedience, Puppy classesWebsite
The Well Heeled Dog ClubTraining club · Runs Good Citizen awardsNorthwich, CheshirePuppy classes, Group classes, One-to-one, Good Citizen awards, OnlineWebsite
Wyche Dog Training ClubTraining clubNantwich, CheshirePuppy classes, Obedience, Agility, Ringcraft, One-to-oneWebsite
Dog ConfidenceTrainer · APDT UK member, ABTC registeredNantwich, CheshireGroup classesWebsite

Before you book

Ask what methods they use. A good class rewards the behaviour it wants and does not use prong, choke or shock collars. Ask to watch a session first, look for small groups with room between dogs, and if your dog is nervous or reactive, ask about one-to-one sessions before a group class.

Most puppy courses ask that vaccinations are complete or under way, so check with your vet and the class. Training starts at home long before that, and our training guides cover where to begin.

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