Dog training in Devon
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Devon, 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 Devon
Lapford Dog Club
Training clubCrediton, Devon · EX17 6ED
Agility · Obedience
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19North Devon Working Gundog Club
Training clubBarnstaple, Devon
Gundog · Group classes
Summer gundog training for spaniels and retrievers; latest published programme is 2024.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Okehampton & District Canine Society
Training clubOkehampton, Devon
Ringcraft · Obedience · Good Citizen awards
Ringcraft and obedience classes geared to the Kennel Club Good Citizen scheme.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Prince Rock Dog Training & Flyball Club
Training clubPlymouth, 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 2026-10-19Tiverton Dog Club
Training clubTiverton, 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
Accredited trainers in Devon
Rebecca Elliott Dog Behaviour & Training
TrainerSidmouth, Devon
Puppy classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs
1-2-1 puppy, adult and behaviour support.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Steve Comley Canine Behaviourist & Dog Trainer
TrainerKingsbridge, 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 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Devon, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Small and Mighty Pets
Trainer · 37 miles awayTaunton, Somerset
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Puppy club classes for 12 weeks to 12 months; IMDT Partnership grades.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Bodmin Dog Training
Training club · 44 miles awayBodmin, 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 2026-10-19Catherine Tomlinson Puppy and Dog Training
Trainer · 45 miles awayBridgwater, Somerset
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online · Agility
APBC member; runs Puppy School courses in Bridgwater and Taunton.
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Mid Cornwall Dog Training Club
Training club · 53 miles awaySt. Columb, Cornwall · TR9 6HP
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Yeovil & District Canine Society
Training club · 53 miles awayKingsdon, Somerset · TA11 7LL
Ringcraft · Puppy classes
Wednesday evening ringcraft and puppy socialisation at Kingsdon Village Hall.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Doghouse FTF
Trainer · 54 miles awayYeovil, Somerset · BA21 5HA
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Qualified tutor with the Puppy School network; classes at The Doghouse Unit, Buckland Road.
- 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 Devon
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 Devon 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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