Dog training in Cornwall
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Cornwall, 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 Cornwall
Bodmin Dog Training
Training clubBodmin, Cornwall · PL31 1EX
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · One-to-one
Tuesday and Thursday classes at Bodmin Boxing Gym, Normandy Way.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Cornwall Dog Training Club
Training clubTruro, Cornwall · TR4 8JQ
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Classes at Chiverton Riding Centre; puppy classes at Perranarworthal Village Hall (TR3 7JU).
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Mid Cornwall Dog Training Club
Training clubSt. Columb, Cornwall · TR9 6HP
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Roseland DTC
Training clubHelston, Cornwall · TR16 5UT
Agility · Group classes · Obedience
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Cornwall
Chel's Tails
TrainerHayle, Cornwall
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Puppy classes, 6 month plus classes, hoopers and 1-2-1 programmes in west Cornwall.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Cornish Dog School
TrainerTruro, Cornwall · TR1 3TP
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards
Truro classes at Hendra Hall; also runs puppy classes in Newlyn.
- Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Puppy Steps Dog Training
TrainerFalmouth, Cornwall
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Covers Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Redruth and Helston.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Cornwall, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Prince Rock Dog Training & Flyball Club
Training club · 42 miles awayPlymouth, Devon · PL3 4PG
Obedience · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Non-profit club; obedience Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in Peverell, plus flyball.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Okehampton & District Canine Society
Training club · 56 miles awayOkehampton, Devon
Ringcraft · Obedience · Good Citizen awards
Ringcraft and obedience classes geared to the Kennel Club Good Citizen scheme.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Steve Comley Canine Behaviourist & Dog Trainer
Trainer · 57 miles awayKingsbridge, Devon
One-to-one · Puppy classes · Reactive dogs
Member of the International Institute for Canine Ethics (IICE). Home visits in the South Hams.
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Lapford Dog Club
Training club · 67 miles awayCrediton, Devon · EX17 6ED
Agility · Obedience
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19North Devon Working Gundog Club
Training club · 71 miles awayBarnstaple, Devon
Gundog · Group classes
Summer gundog training for spaniels and retrievers; latest published programme is 2024.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Tiverton Dog Club
Training club · 81 miles awayTiverton, Devon
Puppy classes · Obedience · Agility · One-to-one · Group classes
Puppy course, beginner obedience and agility from beginner to competition level.
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 Cornwall
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 Cornwall 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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