Dog training in Leicestershire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire
Harlequins Agility Club
Training clubHinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire · LE67 9RJ
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Market Harborough Dog Club
Training clubMarket Harborough, Leicestershire · LE16 9TB
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Leicestershire
K9 Education Dog Training
TrainerGroby, Leicestershire
One-to-one
- PPG member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Rovers Return Dog Training & Behaviour
TrainerLutterworth, Leicestershire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Six-week puppy courses in Lutterworth and Broughton Astley.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Wellbeing Dogs
TrainerLeicester, Leicestershire
Puppy classes · Group classes
Puppy foundation socialisation, adolescent and best behaviour groups, plus assistance dog training.
- Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Leicestershire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Nuneaton Dog Training Club
Training club · 14 miles awayNuneaton, Warwickshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Gundog · Agility
Running since 1959. Also rally, flyball and scent classes.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Premier Puppy & Dog Training Club
Training club · 14 miles awayNuneaton, Warwickshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Ringcraft
Seven-week Puppy Foundation courses and Good Citizen Bronze, Silver and Gold training and testing, based in Nuneaton.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Poppets Dog Training
Trainer · 14 miles awayNuneaton, Warwickshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Puppy sessions, group classes and one-to-one training around Nuneaton and Bedworth.
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Rugby Dog Training Club
Training club · 15 miles awayRugby, Warwickshire · CV23 0JJ
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility
Volunteer-run club formed in 1962, at Fennis Field Farm, Little Lawford.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Coventry Dog Training Club
Training club · 18 miles awayCoventry, West Midlands · CV6 3EX
Puppy classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Group classes
Wednesday evening Puppy Foundation and Good Citizen Bronze, Silver and Gold classes, indoors in winter at Radford Community Centre.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Train with Jayne Dog Training
Trainer · 19 miles awayOakham, Rutland
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Gundog
Jayne Saville, IMDT qualified trainer. Small puppy and adult 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 Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire 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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