Dog training in Greater London
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Greater London, 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 Greater London
Beckenham Dog Training Club
Training clubHayes, Greater London · BR2 7LG
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Kennel Club registered club since 1957; classes at the Scout Hut, George Lane, Hayes.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Enfield Chace Dog Training Club
Training clubEnfield, Greater London
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Volunteer-run companion dog club since 1972; Puppy Foundation and Good Citizen Bronze to Gold.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Friendly Creatures Dog Club
Training clubLeyton, Greater London · E10 7QR
Agility · Group classes · Puppy classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19North West Kent Dog Training Club
Training clubErith, Greater London · DA8 3DH
Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Founded 1975; Thursday pet and competition classes at Christ Church Hall, Erith.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Silverthorn Dog Training Club
Training clubChingford, Greater London · E4 8JL
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Community-run club since 1978; Thursday classes at St Edmunds Centre, cash only.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Greater London
London Puppy Classes
TrainerHackney, Greater London
Puppy classes · Group classes
Six-week puppy class blocks in Clissold Park, Hackney.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Stephanie Ismail (The Puppy Life)
TrainerPoplar, Greater London
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Small indoor puppy classes in E14 plus one-to-one training; also lists FABC.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The City Dog Club
TrainerWandsworth, Greater London
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Small puppy and group classes just off Wandsworth Common, plus one-to-one and online help.
- IMDT member
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Gypton Dog School
TrainerWest Wickham, Greater London · BR4 9JW
Puppy classes · Group classes · Obedience
Puppy, adolescent and tricks classes at The Assembly Rooms, Coney Hall, since 2004.
- Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Tip Top Dog School
TrainerSt John's Wood, Greater London
Puppy classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Reactive dogs · Online
Outdoor Puppy Foundation and Puppy Progress classes in St John's Wood; Kennel Club listed status.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Training Dogs
TrainerFinchley, Greater London
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Small indoor puppy courses and Good Citizen tests; says it is a certified Kennel Club training centre.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Walkies and Waggietails
TrainerRichmond, Greater London · TW9 4LB
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility
Puppy school at Kew Pavilion and Isleworth; says it has Kennel Club listed status for Good Citizen.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Greater London, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Warlingham DTC
Training club · 14 miles awayWarlingham, Surrey · CR6 9RU
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes · Ringcraft
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Surrey Dog School
Trainer · 16 miles awayWalton-on-Thames, Surrey · KT12 2EG
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs
Puppy, teen and adult classes plus scentwork at Apps Court Farm; team of APDT trainers.
- APDT UK member
- PPG member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Surrey Dog Training Company
Trainer · 18 miles awayLower Kingswood, Surrey · KT20 6TJ
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Agility
Puppy courses, fun agility, scentwork and mantrailing near Reigate.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Essex Dog Training Agility & Obedience Club
Training club · 18 miles awayGrays, Essex · RM16 3LJ
Agility · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Hastingwood Dog Training Club
Training club · 19 miles awayHarlow, Essex · CM18 6LU
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Agility · One-to-one
Not-for-profit club, Monday evenings at the Sea Cadets Hall, Harlow
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Cobham Dog Training Club
Training club · 19 miles awayStoke D'Abernon, Surrey · KT11 3BN
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Running classes since 1958 at Stoke D'Abernon Village Hall; says it is Kennel Club listed.
- 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 Greater London
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 Greater London 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.