Dog training in Oxfordshire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Oxfordshire, 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 Oxfordshire
Abingdon Dog Training Club
Training clubAbingdon, Oxfordshire · OX14 5NR
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Club since 1975; Puppy Foundation and Good Citizen courses at Preston Road Community Centre.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Fair Weather DAC
Training clubBicester, Oxfordshire · OX25 1PL
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Four Paws Dog Training Club
Training clubOxford, Oxfordshire · OX1 5AB
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Not-for-profit club since 2008; Sunday morning classes at Hinksey Heights.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Up N Over Agility Dog Training Club
Training clubUpper Heyford, Oxfordshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Agility
Kennel Club listed for Good Citizen awards; puppy, Good Citizen and fun agility since 2000.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Oxfordshire
K9 Training Academy
TrainerHarwell, Oxfordshire · OX13 6AD
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Says it is accredited to test every level of the Good Citizen scheme; based near Didcot.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Oxfordshire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Bells & Whistles
Trainer · 16 miles awayBledlow, Buckinghamshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Agility · Online
ABTC registered behaviourist and FABC member; classes at Bledlow and Henton.
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Banbury Dog Training Club
Training club · 17 miles awayAynho, Northamptonshire
Puppy classes · Good Citizen awards
Beginner and puppy courses, Good Citizen and working trials training outdoors at Ryelands Field, Aynho.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Buckinghamshire Canine Society
Training club · 18 miles awayPrinces Risborough, Buckinghamshire · HP27 9AX
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Ringcraft
Monday ringcraft, puppy and Good Citizen classes at Princes Risborough Community Centre.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Aylesbury Canine Training Society
Training club · 19 miles awayAylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Puppy classes · Obedience · Good Citizen awards · Agility
Wednesday evening puppy, pet obedience and Good Citizen classes from 7.30pm at Jubilee Hall, Bierton, with a separate agility section.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Kate's K9 Training
Trainer · 21 miles awayRemenham, Berkshire · RG9 3DB
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Puppy and basic training classes of up to six dogs at Remenham Parish Hall near Henley, plus home puppy lessons and one-to-one sessions.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Puppy Stars
Trainer · 22 miles awayWendover, Buckinghamshire · HP22 5PN
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Puppy classes at a Wendover vets; behaviourist is an APBC member and chairs TCBTS.
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
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 Oxfordshire
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 Oxfordshire 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.
Nearby counties
Search the full UK directory to sort every club and trainer by distance. Directory last reviewed 2026-10-19.