Dog training in Aberdeenshire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Aberdeenshire, each checked on its own website. Dog training is not regulated in the UK, so every trainer listed here says they belong to a body that assesses its members.
Training clubs in Aberdeenshire
Accredited trainers in Aberdeenshire
Laura Carter Canines
TrainerJohnshaven, Aberdeenshire · DD10 0HY
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Small four-week puppy, recall and loose lead courses at Damside House, Johnshaven.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Aberdeenshire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Aberdeen Canine Training Society
Training club · 10 miles awayAberdeen, Aberdeen City
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Thursday evening puppy, starters and Good Citizen classes, plus rally and competitive obedience, at Sheddocksley Community Centre.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Callimuir Canines
Trainer · 10 miles awayAberdeen, Aberdeen City
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Six-week Skills4Life puppy foundation classes, adolescent classes and one-to-one training in the Aberdeen area.
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Dundee Alsatian & TC
Training club · 52 miles awayDundee, Dundee City · DD2 3SQ
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Jude Milne Dog Training & Pet Services
Trainer · 52 miles awayDundee, Dundee City
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Six-week beginner puppy group classes at Broughty Ferry Scout Hall, plus one-to-one puppy and dog training.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19K9-Kind
Trainer · 60 miles awayPitlochry, Perth and Kinross
Puppy classes · One-to-one · Online
Puppy classes, private training and online courses across Perth and Kinross, and the trainer also lists PACT accreditation.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
- PPG member
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Perthshire Canine Club
Training club · 66 miles awayPerth, Perth and Kinross · PH1 2PF
Ringcraft · Puppy classes
Weekly Tuesday ringcraft at Tulloch Community Centre, puppy session from 7pm
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
How to choose a class
Ask what methods they use. A good class rewards the behaviour it wants with food, toys and praise, and will not use prong, choke or shock collars, or punish a dog for getting it wrong. Our training guides explain why that matters.
Ask to watch a session before you book. Look for small groups, room between dogs, and an instructor who explains what to do and why. A nervous dog should be allowed to watch from a distance rather than being pushed into the middle.
Check memberships yourself. Memberships on this page are as each club or trainer states them. You can search a trainer's name on the APDT and ABTC search pages.
Questions about dog training in Aberdeenshire
Is dog training regulated in the UK?
No. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer or behaviourist, and the titles are not protected. A government taskforce on responsible dog ownership recommended exploring regulation in September 2026, but for now membership of an assessing body is voluntary.
What does APDT or ABTC membership mean?
Full members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers have had their practical skills assessed while teaching a live class, and agree to use kind, fair methods. The Animal Behaviour and Training Council keeps a register of trainers and behaviourists who meet its standards. You can check a trainer's name on each body's own search page.
What is the Good Citizen scheme?
The Royal Kennel Club's Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme is the largest dog training programme in the UK, with four award levels: Puppy Foundation, Bronze, Silver and Gold. It is open to any dog, pedigree or crossbreed, and around 1,700 training clubs take part.
Should I choose a club or a trainer?
Clubs are usually the cheaper option and suit puppies and everyday manners in a group. A trainer is better for one-to-one help, a nervous or reactive dog, or a specific problem. Several of the trainers listed in Aberdeenshire run group classes too.
When can my puppy start training classes?
Training starts at home the day your puppy arrives. For classes, most puppy courses ask that vaccinations are complete or under way, so check with your vet and with the class before you book.
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