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Dog training in Cumbria

Training clubs and accredited trainers in Cumbria, 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 Cumbria

  • Clever-Dogs Dog Training

    Training club

    Penrith, Cumbria

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

    Kennel Club listed status since 2010. Also runs junior handler sessions.

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Happy Tails Dog Training & Pet First Aid

    Training club

    Workington, Cumbria

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

    Inclusive club with classes near Wigton, Maryport and Workington.

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

Accredited trainers in Cumbria

  • Just Rewards Dog Training

    Trainer

    Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

    Puppy classes · Group classes · Gundog · One-to-one · Online

    Puppy, puppy plus, junior, scentwork and gundog classes at Hutton Roof near Kendal, plus individual and online training.

    • APDT UK member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Katie's K9s

    Trainer

    Kirkby Thore, Cumbria

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

    Puppy socialisation in Kirkby Thore and small weekly obedience groups in Kirkby Thore and Skelton, with RKC Good Citizen awards.

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Landing On Your Paws

    Trainer

    Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

    Puppy classes · One-to-one

    Puppy training, dog training and separation anxiety support across Barrow, Walney, Dalton and Ulverston.

    • APDT UK member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

Just over the border

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

  • HBK Agility

    Training club · 23 miles away

    Carnforth, Lancashire · LA5 2RC

    Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Puppy classes

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Kirsty's Pet Clinic

    Trainer · 26 miles away

    Morecambe, Lancashire

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Agility · Online

    Associate Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the APBC. Classes around Morecambe and Carnforth.

    • PPG member
    • Member of another accrediting body
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Paws & Minds

    Trainer · 42 miles away

    Chapelknowe, Dumfries and Galloway

    Puppy classes · One-to-one · Online

    One-to-one puppy and dog training at home or at a secure field near Chapelknowe, with group classes currently paused.

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Ribble Valley Canine Services

    Trainer · 46 miles away

    Clitheroe, Lancashire

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

    Links to the trainer's ABTC and TCBTS listings.

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

  • Dogs Club

    Trainer · 49 miles away

    Preston, Lancashire

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Obedience · Gundog · Agility

    Member of the International Institute for Canine Ethics. Classes in Preston Park.

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

  • Dog Training Hexham

    Trainer · 49 miles away

    Hexham, Northumberland

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

    One-to-one training only, in person or online, with puppy and reactivity packages.

    • 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 Cumbria

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 Cumbria 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.