Dog training in Derbyshire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Derbyshire, 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 Derbyshire
Hazel Dog Training
Training clubIlkeston, Derbyshire · DE7 8TH
Puppy classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility
Site calls itself a club; trainer says she is an APDT member. Good Citizen Bronze to Gold.
- APDT UK member
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Midland Counties German Shepherd Dog Association (Derby)
Training clubElvaston, Derbyshire · DE72 3EP
Puppy classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility
Sunday afternoon Good Citizen and obedience classes for all breeds at Elvaston Village Hall, with fun agility on Mondays.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19North Derbyshire Dog Agility Club
Training clubChesterfield, Derbyshire · S44 5JG
Agility · Group classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Derbyshire
Pawsitive Dog Training
TrainerRisley, Derbyshire · DE72 3SS
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Classes at Risley Village Hall. Also states IICE certification.
- Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
- PPG member
- Runs Good Citizen awards
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19TPL Dog Training
TrainerAshbourne, Derbyshire · DE6 1GQ
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · One-to-one
Tuesday and Saturday Puppy Foundation, Good Citizen and obedience classes at St John's Church Hall, Ashbourne.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Derbyshire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Nottingham Dog Training Club
Training club · 12 miles awayNottingham, Nottinghamshire
Puppy classes · Good Citizen awards · Group classes
Puppy classes, Good Citizen courses, companion dog training and hoopers, running since 1956.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19In-Line Dog Training
Trainer · 12 miles awayNottingham, Nottinghamshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Six-week obedience courses of up to six dogs, with Kennel Club puppy and Bronze to Gold awards.
- Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Chalfield Dog Training Club
Training club · 13 miles awayClifton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire · NG11 8AR
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Kennel Club registered club, Tuesday evenings at Clifton Community Centre.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Harlequins Agility Club
Training club · 24 miles awayHinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire · LE67 9RJ
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19K9 Education Dog Training
Trainer · 25 miles awayGroby, Leicestershire
One-to-one
- PPG member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Paws-itive Dog Training
Trainer · 26 miles awaySheffield, South Yorkshire
Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Small club running beginner to advanced Kennel Club Good Citizen classes at Grenoside Community Centre and a sensory garden in Worrall.
- 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 Derbyshire
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 Derbyshire 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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