Dog training in Somerset
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Somerset, 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 Somerset
Yeovil & District Canine Society
Training clubKingsdon, Somerset · TA11 7LL
Ringcraft · Puppy classes
Wednesday evening ringcraft and puppy socialisation at Kingsdon Village Hall.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Somerset
Catherine Tomlinson Puppy and Dog Training
TrainerBridgwater, Somerset
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online · Agility
APBC member; runs Puppy School courses in Bridgwater and Taunton.
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Little Orchard Dog Training Academy
TrainerRooksbridge, Somerset · BS26 2TZ
Puppy classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility · Gundog · One-to-one
Puppy Foundation, Good Citizen Bronze to Gold, rally and obedience classes at Rooksbridge near Weston-super-Mare.
- APDT UK member
- Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Small and Mighty Pets
TrainerTaunton, Somerset
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Puppy club classes for 12 weeks to 12 months; IMDT Partnership grades.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19South West Dog Skills
TrainerHunstrete, Somerset · BS39 4NT
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Agility
Puppy, adolescent and adult training, reactive dog support and agility at the South West Dog Skills Centre in Hunstrete and at Tilley Farm,
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Doghouse FTF
TrainerYeovil, Somerset · BA21 5HA
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Qualified tutor with the Puppy School network; classes at The Doghouse Unit, Buckland Road.
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Somerset, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Dogs Actfully
Training club · 22 miles awayHolwell, Dorset · DT9 5LP
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Bristol Dog Training Society
Training club · 24 miles awayBristol
Puppy classes · Obedience · Good Citizen awards · Group classes
Volunteer-run KC registered club; Horfield (Monday) and Bedminster (Thursday) sections.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Co-Evolve
Trainer · 24 miles awayBristol
One-to-one · Online
Clinical behaviourist (APBC, FABC); consultations need a vet referral.
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19General's Dogsbodies
Trainer · 24 miles awayBristol
Puppy classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Online
Clinical animal behaviourist; also lists APBC and PACT.
- ABTC registered
- IMDT member
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Mutleys Dog Training & Puppy Specialist
Trainer · 24 miles awayBristol
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Classes in Redland, Frampton Cotterell and Canford Park.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Pawtastic Dog Services
Trainer · 24 miles awayBristol
Obedience · One-to-one
Obedience, socialisation and working dog outlet training based in Stapleton, Bristol. Full member of PACT.
- 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 Somerset
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 Somerset 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
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