Dog training in Isle of Wight
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Isle of Wight, 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 Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Dog Training Society
Training clubNewchurch, Isle of Wight
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility
Volunteer club since the 1950s, affiliated to the Kennel Club; obedience classes at Newchurch Church Hall.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Isle of Wight Gundog Club
Training clubIsle of Wight
Group classes · Gundog
Monthly group gundog training for retrievers, spaniels and other gundog breeds at grounds across the Island, for pet and working dogs.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Isle of Wight
Dastardly Dogs
TrainerIsle of Wight
Group classes · One-to-one · Agility
IMDT accredited trainer offering one-to-one sessions and adult group training on the island.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Island Canines
TrainerIsle of Wight
Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Reactive dogs · Agility
Foundation and starter agility courses; trainer is an early APDT member and Good Citizen assessor.
- APDT UK member
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Isle of Wight, measured from the middle of the ones above.
The Academy of Modern Canine Behaviour & Training
Trainer · 10 miles awayPortsmouth, 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 2026-10-19Victory Dog Training & Agility Club
Training club · 13 miles awayPortchester, 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 2026-10-19The Friendly Dog Club
Training club · 20 miles awayBarton-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 2026-10-19Bognor Regis & District Dog Training Club
Training club · 26 miles awayFelpham, West Sussex · PO22 7DZ
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Affiliated with the Royal Kennel Club; puppy foundation to Gold at Felpham Memorial Hall.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Petersfield & District Dog Training Society
Training club · 27 miles awayPetersfield, 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 2026-10-19Itchen Valley Training Society
Training club · 30 miles awayKings 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 2026-10-19
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 Isle of Wight
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 Isle of Wight 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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