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Dog training in South Yorkshire

Training clubs and accredited trainers in South Yorkshire, 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 South Yorkshire

  • Wombwell and District Canine Society

    Training club

    Wombwell, South Yorkshire

    Ringcraft

    Monthly ringcraft and match nights.

    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

Accredited trainers in South Yorkshire

  • Paws-itive Dog Training

    Trainer

    Sheffield, South Yorkshire

    Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience

    Small club running beginner to advanced Kennel Club Good Citizen classes at Grenoside Community Centre and a sensory garden in Worrall.

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Pawsitive Pooches

    Trainer

    Doncaster, South Yorkshire

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one

    Puppy foundation classes on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons at Brampton Bierlow and Sprotbrough, plus a Saturday drop-in training cl

    • PPG member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • People and Dogs

    Trainer

    Sheffield, South Yorkshire

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Online

    Group classes in south Sheffield, Dronfield and Unstone.

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Sheffield Dog Training

    Trainer

    Sheffield, South Yorkshire

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one

    Puppy and junior Lifeskills courses.

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

Just over the border

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

  • The Doghouse Training Centre

    Training club · 13 miles away

    Wakefield, West Yorkshire · WF9 5JB

    Agility · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes

    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • North Derbyshire Dog Agility Club

    Training club · 14 miles away

    Chesterfield, Derbyshire · S44 5JG

    Agility · Group classes

    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Barkleys Dog Training Academy

    Trainer · 17 miles away

    Wakefield, West Yorkshire · WF2 7AD

    Puppy classes · Group classes · Reactive dogs · Agility · One-to-one

    Puppy classes, behaviour progression, reactive dog and agility sessions at Holmfield Lane, Wakefield, plus one-to-one training.

    • IMDT member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Wakefield Dog Training Club

    Training club · 20 miles away

    Ossett, West Yorkshire · WF5 9AU

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

    Kennel Club affiliated, founded over 60 years ago. Also rally, flyball and working trials.

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • BAGSD Huddersfield Branch

    Training club · 22 miles away

    Huddersfield, West Yorkshire · HD1 6PB

    Obedience · Agility · Ringcraft

    German Shepherd breed association branch. Sunday training at Bradley Mills Club.

    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Field of Dreams Exercise Field

    Training club · 25 miles away

    Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

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

    • 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 South Yorkshire

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 South Yorkshire 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.