Dog training in Berkshire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Berkshire, 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 Berkshire
Berkshire Dog Training
Training clubReading, Berkshire · RG7 5LT
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Newbury & District Dog Training Society
Training clubNewbury, Berkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes
Non-profit society running puppy, basic, intermediate and advanced courses.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Berkshire
Anna Balch Dog Training and Behaviour
TrainerNewbury, Berkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs
Puppy and dog classes, one-to-one and reactive dog training around Newbury.
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Confident Happy Canines
TrainerBinfield, Berkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · Reactive dogs
Puppy life skills, rally, scentwork and reactive dog courses based in Binfield.
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Dogs Be Dogs
TrainerReading, Berkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Gundog
Puppy classes at Mapledurham and Sulhamstead, gundog classes and behaviour support around Reading.
- ABTC registered
- APDT UK member
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Kate's K9 Training
TrainerRemenham, Berkshire · RG9 3DB
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Puppy and basic training classes of up to six dogs at Remenham Parish Hall near Henley, plus home puppy lessons and one-to-one sessions.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19My Dog's Club
TrainerBracknell, Berkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Online
Puppy and adult classes, drop-in sessions and separation anxiety help in Bracknell.
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Smart Dog Academy
TrainerReading, Berkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Reward-based puppy and improver courses, scentwork and tracking around Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Canine Club
TrainerAscot, Berkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Obedience · Gundog · Agility
Puppy, agility, gundog and scentwork classes around Ascot and Bracknell; says it is an IMDT member.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Berkshire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Thatcham DTC
Training club · 12 miles awayRamsdell, Hampshire · RG26 5SN
Agility · Obedience
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Canine Kids
Trainer · 12 miles awayCamberley, Surrey
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Puppy and adolescent classes in village halls around Camberley, Farnham, Godalming and Fleet.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Marlow Dog Training Club
Training club · 13 miles awayMarlow, Buckinghamshire
Puppy classes · Group classes
Volunteer-run club since 1962; Monday evening classes at Liston Hall.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Spring into Action Dog Agility Club - Hants
Training club · 14 miles awayBasingstoke, Hampshire · RG25 2HA
Agility · Group classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Basingstoke & District Dog Training Club
Training club · 14 miles awayBasingstoke, Hampshire · RG22 5HH
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Volunteer-run club since 1976 at Basingstoke Rugby Club; puppy, beginners and Good Citizen.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Hunts Happy Hounds Dog Training
Trainer · 17 miles awayHigh Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Agility · Online
Puppy classes, fun agility, hoopers and scentwork at a fenced outdoor area near High Wycombe, plus one-to-one sessions.
- IMDT member
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 Berkshire
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 Berkshire 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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