Dog training in Hertfordshire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Hertfordshire, 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 Hertfordshire
Gade Dog Training Society
Training clubKings Langley, Hertfordshire · WD4 8ET
Puppy classes · Group classes · Obedience · Good Citizen awards
Kennel Club registered society running since 1955, Tuesday evenings at Kings Langley Community Centre
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Hertford and District Dog Training Society
Training clubWare, Hertfordshire · SG12 9HP
Group classes · Good Citizen awards · One-to-one
Volunteer-run Kennel Club listed club founded 1960, Thursday evenings at The Drill Hall, Ware
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19MilnersMutts DTC
Training clubWare, Hertfordshire · SG12 0ES
Agility · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19North Herts Dog Training Club
Training clubHitchin, Hertfordshire · SG4 7RB
Puppy classes · Obedience · Good Citizen awards
Junior, Beginner and Novice classes and Good Citizen training at St Ippolyts Parish Hall. The site says these classes are currently full.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Hertfordshire
Canine Connections Hertfordshire
TrainerWatton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Gundog · Agility · Online
Group puppy and adult classes at an enclosed training field in Stapleford, plus fun gundog classes and one-to-one sessions.
- IMDT member
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Family Dog
TrainerRedbourn, Hertfordshire
Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Group lessons, one-to-one training in a secure paddock and remote video training in Redbourn. Also a member of CAPBT.
- APDT UK member
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Training Tails
TrainerSt Albans, Hertfordshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
IMDT qualified trainer covering St Albans, Harpenden and Radlett
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Hertfordshire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Enfield Chace Dog Training Club
Training club · 13 miles awayEnfield, 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 2026-10-19Paws & Learn Dog Training
Trainer · 13 miles awayDunstable, Bedfordshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Trainer Adam Tew is an APDT member; small puppy and beginner classes
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Training Dogs
Trainer · 15 miles awayFinchley, 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 2026-10-19Hastingwood Dog Training Club
Training club · 15 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 2026-10-19Chesvale Dog Training Club
Training club · 16 miles awayLey Hill, Buckinghamshire · HP5 3QR
Agility · Obedience
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Silverthorn Dog Training Club
Training club · 16 miles awayChingford, 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
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 Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire 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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