Dog training in Kent
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Kent, 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 Kent
ABC for Dogs
Training clubRochester, Kent · ME3 7JL
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Ashford Dog Training Club
Training clubAshford, Kent · TN26 2NJ
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Reward-based club since 2005; puppy and eight-week basic courses at Hamstreet and Kingsnorth.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Culverstone Dog Training Club
Training clubMeopham, Kent · DA13 0TN
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Kennel Club registered club; puppy course, Good Citizen classes and competition obedience.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Maidstone Activity Dogs
Training clubMaidstone, Kent · ME16 9LX
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Medway Dog Training Club
Training clubChattenden, Kent · ME3 8PH
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Volunteer-run club affiliated to the Kennel Club; Monday classes at Chattenden Community Centre.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Sevenoaks & District Dog Training Society
Training clubSevenoaks, Kent
Puppy classes · Group classes · Agility
Club since 1963; puppy and basic lifeskills courses at Brasted, agility near Tonbridge.
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Southern Golden Retriever Society
Training clubWest Malling, Kent · ME19 6DD
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Puppy classes · Ringcraft
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Swalecliffe & District DTS
Training clubManston, Kent · CT7 0HJ
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Kent
Puppy School Sevenoaks & Tonbridge
TrainerSevenoaks, Kent
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Puppy School tutor; six-week puppy courses at Ide Hill, Sevenoaks Weald and Tonbridge.
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Kent, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Essex Dog Training Agility & Obedience Club
Training club · 16 miles awayGrays, Essex · RM16 3LJ
Agility · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19North West Kent Dog Training Club
Training club · 20 miles awayErith, 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 2026-10-19K9ology
Trainer · 20 miles awayRayleigh, Essex
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
IMDT accredited trainer and behaviour consultant covering Rayleigh and Hockley
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Pets in Partnership
Training club · 21 miles awayRayleigh, Essex · SS6 9QG
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Beckenham Dog Training Club
Training club · 23 miles awayHayes, 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 2026-10-19The Gypton Dog School
Trainer · 24 miles awayWest 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 2026-10-19
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 Kent
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 Kent 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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