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Dog training in East Lothian

Training clubs and accredited trainers in East Lothian, 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.

Accredited trainers in East Lothian

  • ScotiaDogs

    Trainer

    Longniddry, East Lothian

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one

    Group classes at venues in Longniddry and East Saltoun, plus private training.

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

Just over the border

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

  • Midlothian Dog Training Club

    Training club · 11 miles away

    Gorebridge, Midlothian

    Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience

    Saturday morning starter to advanced Good Citizen classes at Vogrie Country Park, with a separate puppy skills class.

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Bonnie Animal Training

    Trainer · 11 miles away

    Edinburgh

    One-to-one

    One-to-one training sessions and training walks across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

    • APDT UK member
    • ABTC registered
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Deb's Dog Training Services

    Trainer · 11 miles away

    Edinburgh

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one

    Home-based training and small puppy classes; Other = APBC (provisional member)

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

  • Edinburgh Dog Behaviour

    Trainer · 11 miles away

    Edinburgh

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

    Six-week puppy and older dog group classes plus one-to-one training and behaviour support, run by instructors who also list PACT accreditati

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

  • Head Start Dog Training

    Trainer · 11 miles away

    Edinburgh

    Puppy classes · One-to-one

    Puppy classes, scentwork and private coaching; Other = PACT

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

  • Sit Happens Dog Training

    Trainer · 11 miles away

    Edinburgh

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

    Covers north Edinburgh around Cammo, Cramond, Barnton and Corstorphine

    • 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 East Lothian

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 East Lothian 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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