Dog training in Cheshire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Cheshire, 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 Cheshire
Cheshire K9 Training
Training clubChelford, Cheshire · SK11 9AS
Puppy classes · Obedience · Agility · Gundog · Good Citizen awards · One-to-one
Kennel Club listed status. Also trains at Cranage and Prestbury.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Danesford Obedience Dog Training Club
Training clubCongleton, Cheshire
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Dig It Dog Training Club
Training clubSandbach, Cheshire · CW11 4TA
Puppy classes · Obedience · Agility · One-to-one
Club at Betchton with an arena, from beginners to competition agility.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19K9 Brats Agility Club
Training clubChester, Cheshire · CH1 6HE
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Well Heeled Dog Club
Training clubNorthwich, Cheshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Online
Outdoor classes at Marbury Park, indoor Good Citizen courses at Comberbach Memorial Hall.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Wyche Dog Training Club
Training clubNantwich, Cheshire · CW5 6AD
Puppy classes · Obedience · Agility · Ringcraft · One-to-one
Not-for-profit club. Obedience at Henhull Hall, agility on Saturdays, ringcraft by arrangement.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Cheshire
Dog Confidence
TrainerNantwich, Cheshire
Group classes
Scentwork, hoopers, life skills and trick classes at New Farm.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Nose to Trail
TrainerNantwich, Cheshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · Reactive dogs
Says it is listed on the APBC and ABTC registers.
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Rixton Dog School
TrainerWarrington, Cheshire
Group classes · One-to-one
Trainers are CAPBT (COAPE) members. Classes in Grappenhall and Sutton Weaver.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Vic Barlow Dog Training
TrainerCongleton, Cheshire · CW12 4FR
Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Agility
Runs the Kennel Club Good Citizen scheme.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Cheshire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Moor Dog Training
Trainer · 14 miles awayBiddulph Moor, Staffordshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Gundog · Ringcraft
Puppy, pet gundog and Moorlands ringcraft classes, established in 2002.
- APDT UK member
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Second Nature Behaviour
Trainer · 15 miles awayKeele, Staffordshire · ST5 5AN
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Thursday evening classes of up to six dogs at Keele Village Hall, run by ABTC registered instructors and a PACT member.
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Altrincham & District Dog Training Society
Training club · 15 miles awayAltrincham, Greater Manchester
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Registered charity affiliated to the Kennel Club.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-194Paws Dog Training & Walking
Trainer · 16 miles awayNewcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Puppy classes · One-to-one
Trainer Kate is an accredited IMDT trainer.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Strictly K9 Dog Training
Trainer · 17 miles awayWhitchurch, Shropshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards
Puppy to adult classes at Whitchurch Civic Centre Sports Hall and Bagley and Hordley Village Hall, Ellesmere.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Just for Paws
Training club · 18 miles awaySale, Greater Manchester · M33 5QQ
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Gundog
Kennel Club listed status. Trainer also accredited with PACT. Second venue at Sale Moor.
- ABTC registered
- Runs Good Citizen awards
- Member of another accrediting body
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 Cheshire
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 Cheshire 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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