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Dog training in Flintshire

Training clubs and accredited trainers in Flintshire, 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 Flintshire

  • Barking Mad Dog Services

    Trainer

    Mold, Flintshire · CH7 4NS

    Group classes · Online

    Hoopers, life skills, parkour and tricks classes at Cae Hic Livery and Riding Centre near Mold, plus online membership groups.

    • PPG member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

Just over the border

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

  • Happy Days Dog Training Centre

    Trainer · 8 miles away

    Ruthin, Denbighshire · LL15 2SU

    Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs

    Monday and Wednesday evening group classes and Saturday beginner and behaviour classes at Llwyn Derw, Rhyd-y-Meudwy, near Llanelidan.

    • APDT UK member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • K9 Brats Agility Club

    Training club · 13 miles away

    Chester, Cheshire · CH1 6HE

    Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Dogs Go

    Trainer · 20 miles away

    Birkenhead, Merseyside · CH49 0AB

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one

    Also trades as Dog Training Wirral (dogtrainingwirral.com).

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Neil's Canine Training

    Trainer · 20 miles away

    Prestatyn, Denbighshire

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

    Covers Prestatyn, Rhyl, Dyserth and Holywell. Reactive dog programmes.

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Strictly K9 Dog Training

    Trainer · 20 miles away

    Whitchurch, Shropshire

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

    Puppy to adult classes at Whitchurch Civic Centre Sports Hall and Bagley and Hordley Village Hall, Ellesmere.

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Paws 4 Training

    Trainer · 21 miles away

    Prestatyn, Denbighshire · LL19 7PP

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

    Weekly classes at the Jubilee Community Centre, following the Good Citizen scheme from puppy upwards.

    • 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 Flintshire

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 Flintshire 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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