Dog training in Merseyside
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Merseyside, 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 Merseyside
Hartson Agility
Training clubFormby, Merseyside
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Wirral Alsatian TS
Training clubMeols, Merseyside · CH47 0LT
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Merseyside
CleverK9
TrainerSt Helens, Merseyside
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Group classes on the field behind The Junction pub in Rainford.
- PPG member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Dogs Go
TrainerBirkenhead, Merseyside · CH49 0AB
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Also trades as Dog Training Wirral (dogtrainingwirral.com).
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Fast Track Dog Training
TrainerLiverpool, Merseyside · L25 2RY
Puppy classes · Group classes
Small classes at Hope School, Belle Vale. No more than 6 dogs a class.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Furry Tails Dog World
TrainerWallasey, Merseyside · CH44 3BB
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs
Head trainer is a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor. Also offers daycare.
- Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19West Lancs Canine Centre
TrainerFormby, Merseyside · L37 0AF
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards
Training since 1989. Runs Good Citizen Bronze, Silver and Gold courses.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Yesdog Liverpool
TrainerLiverpool, Merseyside
Puppy classes · One-to-one
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Merseyside, measured from the middle of the ones above.
M.A.D. Dog Club
Training club · 11 miles awayOrmskirk, Lancashire · L40 9RP
Agility · Obedience · Puppy classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19K9 Brats Agility Club
Training club · 13 miles awayChester, Cheshire · CH1 6HE
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Wigan Alsatian TS
Training club · 15 miles awayWigan, Greater Manchester · WN5 9JE
Agility · Obedience · Puppy classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Rixton Dog School
Trainer · 17 miles awayWarrington, Cheshire
Group classes · One-to-one
Trainers are CAPBT (COAPE) members. Classes in Grappenhall and Sutton Weaver.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Dogs Country Club
Training club · 18 miles awayLowton, Greater Manchester · WA3 1BU
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Reactive dogs · Gundog · Agility · Online
Kennel Club listed status and Good Citizen exam centre. Also offers boarding.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Neil's Canine Training
Trainer · 18 miles awayPrestatyn, Denbighshire
Group classes · One-to-one · Obedience · Reactive dogs
Covers Prestatyn, Rhyl, Dyserth and Holywell. Reactive dog programmes.
- 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 Merseyside
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 Merseyside 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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