Dog training in Bristol
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Bristol, 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 Bristol
Bristol Dog Training Society
Training clubBristol
Puppy classes · Obedience · Good Citizen awards · Group classes
Volunteer-run KC registered club; Horfield (Monday) and Bedminster (Thursday) sections.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Bristol
Co-Evolve
TrainerBristol
One-to-one · Online
Clinical behaviourist (APBC, FABC); consultations need a vet referral.
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19General's Dogsbodies
TrainerBristol
Puppy classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Online
Clinical animal behaviourist; also lists APBC and PACT.
- ABTC registered
- IMDT member
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Mutleys Dog Training & Puppy Specialist
TrainerBristol
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Classes in Redland, Frampton Cotterell and Canford Park.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Pawtastic Dog Services
TrainerBristol
Obedience · One-to-one
Obedience, socialisation and working dog outlet training based in Stapleton, Bristol. Full member of PACT.
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Dog Coaches
TrainerBristol
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs
Group and 1-2-1 venues in Headley Park, St George and Pucklechurch.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Bristol, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Competent Canines
Trainer · 6 miles awayOldland Common, Gloucestershire · BS30 9TL
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Puppy socialisation and continued training courses at the Community Building, Oldland Common, plus one-to-one home visits.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19South West Dog Skills
Trainer · 8 miles awayHunstrete, Somerset · BS39 4NT
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Agility
Puppy, adolescent and adult training, reactive dog support and agility at the South West Dog Skills Centre in Hunstrete and at Tilley Farm,
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Celestine Dog Training
Trainer · 10 miles awayYate, Gloucestershire
Obedience · Agility · Good Citizen awards
Classes at Little Shortwood Farm; training dogs since 1994.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19CG Agility & Obedience
Training club · 11 miles awayThornbury, Gloucestershire · BS35
Agility · Obedience
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Daisy Dog Training
Trainer · 15 miles awayChepstow, Monmouthshire · NP16 6EJ
Puppy classes · Group classes
Puppy School classes at the Memorial Hall, Tintern Road, St Arvans, near Chepstow.
- APDT UK member
- IMDT member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Little Orchard Dog Training Academy
Trainer · 19 miles awayRooksbridge, Somerset · BS26 2TZ
Puppy classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility · Gundog · One-to-one
Puppy Foundation, Good Citizen Bronze to Gold, rally and obedience classes at Rooksbridge near Weston-super-Mare.
- APDT UK member
- Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
- 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 Bristol
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 Bristol 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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