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Dog training in Herefordshire

Training clubs and accredited trainers in Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire

  • Golden Valley Dog Training Club

    Training club

    Hereford, Herefordshire · HR2 9NF

    Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Puppy classes

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

Accredited trainers in Herefordshire

  • All Positive Dog Services

    Trainer

    Leominster, Herefordshire · HR6 0PX

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Gundog · Agility

    Training centre at Hope under Dinmore. States APDT, IMDT and Registered Animal Training Instructor.

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

  • Halo Pups Dog Training

    Trainer

    Bromyard, Herefordshire

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

    Hayley Miles, member of the Pet Professional Guild. One-to-one only.

    • PPG member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Thinking Dogs

    Trainer

    Hereford, Herefordshire · HR4 8LJ

    Puppy classes · One-to-one · Obedience

    Andrea Bolden.

    • APDT UK member
    • ABTC registered
    • Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

Just over the border

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

  • Maple Tree Dog Training

    Trainer · 19 miles away

    Newent, Gloucestershire

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

    Professional member of IICE.

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

  • Houghtons Hounds

    Trainer · 22 miles away

    Worcester, Worcestershire

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

    Runs official Puppy School courses; homepage states ABTC Animal Training Instructor.

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

  • Daniels Dogs

    Trainer · 24 miles away

    Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

    Puppy classes · One-to-one · Online

    One-to-one puppy and behaviour support around Abergavenny, Usk, Pontypool and Monmouth, with online sessions, and the trainer is also a memb

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

  • Little Paws

    Training club · 27 miles away

    Gloucester, Gloucestershire

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

    KC Listed club; classes in Maisemore, Quedgeley and Taynton.

    • Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • JCDT Jason Cortis Dog Training

    Trainer · 27 miles away

    Kidderminster, Worcestershire

    Group classes · One-to-one

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

  • The Confident K9

    Trainer · 27 miles away

    Kidderminster, Worcestershire

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

    Founder holds IMDT accreditation. One-to-one only, no group classes.

    • 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 Herefordshire

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 Herefordshire 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

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