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Dog training in Rutland

Training clubs and accredited trainers in Rutland, 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.

Accredited trainers in Rutland

  • Train with Jayne Dog Training

    Trainer

    Oakham, 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

Just over the border

The closest clubs and trainers outside Rutland, measured from the middle of the ones above.

  • Good Dog Training School

    Trainer · 11 miles away

    Corby, Northamptonshire · NN17 4DR

    Puppy classes · Group classes · Online

    Puppy and adult classes at Cloverleaf Canine Centre, Maylan Road, run by a KCAI scheme member who is also an ISCP member.

    • Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
    • Member of another accrediting body
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Market Harborough Dog Club

    Training club · 16 miles away

    Market Harborough, Leicestershire · LE16 9TB

    Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Wellbeing Dogs

    Trainer · 17 miles away

    Leicester, 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

  • K9 Education Dog Training

    Trainer · 21 miles away

    Groby, Leicestershire

    One-to-one

    • PPG member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Whittlesey Dog Training Society

    Training club · 22 miles away

    Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

    Puppy classes · Group classes · Obedience · Good Citizen awards · Ringcraft

    Kennel Club registered society at Orton Waterville Village Hall

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Lincs Dog Training

    Trainer · 22 miles away

    Marston, Grantham, Lincolnshire

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Gundog · Agility · Online

    • APDT UK member
    • ABTC registered
    • IMDT member
    • 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 Rutland

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 Rutland 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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