Dog training in Shropshire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Shropshire, 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 Shropshire
Longden Dog Training Club
Training clubLongden, Shropshire
Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · One-to-one
Tuesday evening group training covering pet and competitive obedience and Good Citizen awards.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Shrewsbury & District Dog Training Club
Training clubShrewsbury, Shropshire · SY5 7NN
Agility · Obedience
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Shropshire
Clever Clogs Canine Training
TrainerChurch Stretton, Shropshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Agility · Online
Eight-week puppy courses of up to six dogs working towards the APDT Good Companion Award, plus agility and online classes.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Puppy and Friends Academy
TrainerShrewsbury, Shropshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Trainers state IMDT accreditation and PPG membership. Covers Shrewsbury and Telford.
- IMDT member
- PPG member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Strictly K9 Dog Training
TrainerWhitchurch, Shropshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards
Puppy to adult classes at Whitchurch Civic Centre Sports Hall and Bagley and Hordley Village Hall, Ellesmere.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Shropshire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Pawz4 Dog Training
Trainer · 22 miles awayLoggerheads, Staffordshire · TF9 4PN
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Puppy and group classes at Ashley Memorial Hall, Loggerheads, plus one-to-one sessions and distance learning.
- APDT UK member
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Castle Canines
Trainer · 27 miles awayStafford, Staffordshire · ST18 9BG
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards
Puppy Foundation and Good Citizen Bronze, Silver and Gold classes in Stafford, including Hyde Lea and Coppenhall village hall.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Dog Confidence
Trainer · 27 miles awayNantwich, Cheshire
Group classes
Scentwork, hoopers, life skills and trick classes at New Farm.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Nose to Trail
Trainer · 27 miles awayNantwich, Cheshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · Reactive dogs
Says it is listed on the APBC and ABTC registers.
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Wyche Dog Training Club
Training club · 28 miles awayNantwich, Cheshire · CW5 6AD
Puppy classes · Obedience · Agility · Ringcraft · One-to-one
Not-for-profit club. Obedience at Henhull Hall, agility on Saturdays, ringcraft by arrangement.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Puppy Plus Training and Behaviour Services
Trainer · 28 miles awayNewtown, Powys · SY16 3HQ
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Gundog · Ringcraft · Agility · One-to-one · Online
Classes at the Puppy Plus Training Barn, Milford Road, near Newtown, including puppy, Good Citizen, gundog and rally, and the trainers are o
- 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 Shropshire
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 Shropshire 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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