Dog training in Hampshire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Hampshire, 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 Hampshire
Basingstoke & District Dog Training Club
Training clubBasingstoke, Hampshire · RG22 5HH
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Volunteer-run club since 1976 at Basingstoke Rugby Club; puppy, beginners and Good Citizen.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Haslemere and District Dog Training Club
Training clubGrayshott, Hampshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Agility
Volunteer-run club at Grayshott Village Hall since 1967; Good Citizen Bronze to Gold and agility.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Itchen Valley Training Society
Training clubKings Worthy, Hampshire · SO23 7QA
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Volunteer-run club at Jubilee Hall, Kings Worthy; Monday Good Citizen classes in term time.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Petersfield & District Dog Training Society
Training clubPetersfield, Hampshire · GU31 4BW
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Kennel Club registered club at Petersfield Community Centre; Puppy Foundation to Gold.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Scovellsway Agility Club
Training clubWinchester, Hampshire · SO22 6RG
Agility · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Spring into Action Dog Agility Club - Hants
Training clubBasingstoke, Hampshire · RG25 2HA
Agility · Group classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Thatcham DTC
Training clubRamsdell, Hampshire · RG26 5SN
Agility · Obedience
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Friendly Dog Club
Training clubBarton-on-Sea, Hampshire · BH25 7FN
Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Gundog · Agility · Online
Kennel Club listed CIC; Good Citizen classes at Barton-on-Sea; a trainer is a PACT member.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Training4Dogs
Training clubAlton, Hampshire · SO24 9RP
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Victory Dog Training & Agility Club
Training clubPortchester, Hampshire · PO16 9PS
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility
Kennel Club listed club; Thursday classes in Portchester, indoor agility at Fort Widley.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Hampshire
The Academy of Modern Canine Behaviour & Training
TrainerPortsmouth, Hampshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Obedience
Six-week puppy and pet dog courses plus competitive obedience; instructors hold or are working to KCAI.
- Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Hampshire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Farnham Dog Training Society
Training club · 21 miles awayFarnham, Surrey · GU9 9LY
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Royal Kennel Club registered society since 1955; Monday term-time classes at Badshot Lea Village Hall.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
- Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Berkshire Dog Training
Training club · 24 miles awayReading, Berkshire · RG7 5LT
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Newbury & District Dog Training Society
Training club · 25 miles awayNewbury, Berkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes
Non-profit society running puppy, basic, intermediate and advanced courses.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Anna Balch Dog Training and Behaviour
Trainer · 25 miles awayNewbury, Berkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs
Puppy and dog classes, one-to-one and reactive dog training around Newbury.
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Canine Kids
Trainer · 26 miles awayCamberley, Surrey
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Puppy and adolescent classes in village halls around Camberley, Farnham, Godalming and Fleet.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Dingley Dell Training and Agility Club
Training club · 27 miles awayWoking, Surrey · GU24 0DG
Agility · Puppy classes
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 Hampshire
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 Hampshire 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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