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Dog training in Belfast

Training clubs and accredited trainers in Belfast, 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.

Accredited trainers in Belfast

  • Animal Psychology Clinic

    Trainer

    Belfast

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Online

    APBC and ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist. Mainly behaviour work, also classes.

    • ABTC registered
    • Member of another accrediting body
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Belfast Dog Training

    Trainer

    Belfast · BT5 7JN

    Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience

    Wednesday evening classes at Braniel Community Centre, Bronze to Gold awards.

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Just Pawing About

    Trainer

    Belfast

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Obedience · Reactive dogs

    Classes in Belvoir, Boucher and Comber, 1-1 across Belfast, Lisburn and North Down.

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Lucy Green Dog Training

    Trainer

    Belfast

    One-to-one

    One-to-one training sessions across Belfast, Bangor and Newtownards, including support for rescue dogs.

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

Just over the border

The closest clubs and trainers outside Belfast, measured from the middle of the ones above.

  • Glen-Craig Canine Training

    Trainer · 10 miles away

    Lisburn, County Antrim · BT28 2DX

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility · Online

    Training academy at Flush Park Industrial Estate, Lisburn. Good Citizen and agility coaching.

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • The Daisy Dog Academy

    Trainer · 11 miles away

    Lisburn, County Antrim · BT28 3XW

    Puppy classes · One-to-one · Online

    Puppy classes, one-to-one training packages, mantrailing workshops and online courses from Ballynacoy Road, Lisburn.

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • For the Love of the Dogs

    Trainer · 73 miles away

    Enniskillen, County Fermanagh · BT74 6DW

    Puppy classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs

    Puppy training, adolescent and adult dog training, behaviour support and a day school on Mill Street, Enniskillen.

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Prestwick & District Dog Training Club

    Training club · 78 miles away

    Ayr, South Ayrshire

    Puppy classes · Group classes · Obedience · Good Citizen awards · Agility

    Wednesday puppy and obedience classes at Foresters Hall, Ayr, in 6-week blocks; also agility and flyball

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Heathers Happy Hounds

    Trainer · 86 miles away

    Irvine, North Ayrshire

    Puppy classes · One-to-one

    Puppy training classes and one-to-one training in North Ayrshire, run by a Good Citizen Bronze assessor.

    • APDT UK member
    • ABTC registered
    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Paws for Walks

    Trainer · 90 miles away

    Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire

    Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · One-to-one

    Runs Kennel Club Good Citizen courses for puppies and Bronze to Gold; also dog walking

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    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 Belfast

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 Belfast 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.

Nearby counties

Search the full UK directory to sort every club and trainer by distance. Directory last reviewed 2026-10-19.