Dog training in Staffordshire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in Staffordshire, 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 Staffordshire
Lichfield and District Dog Training Society
Training clubCannock, Staffordshire · WS12 0QF
Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility
Monday evening Good Citizen classes at Prospect Village Hall, Rawnsley, with obedience at Calf Heath Village Hall.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in Staffordshire
4Paws Dog Training & Walking
TrainerNewcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Puppy classes · One-to-one
Trainer Kate is an accredited IMDT trainer.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Castle Canines
TrainerStafford, 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 2026-10-19Chase Canines
TrainerCannock, Staffordshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Online
Group classes in Cannock, one-to-one puppy and behaviour sessions, and an online training portal.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Moor Dog Training
TrainerBiddulph Moor, Staffordshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Gundog · Ringcraft
Puppy, pet gundog and Moorlands ringcraft classes, established in 2002.
- APDT UK member
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Pawz4 Dog Training
TrainerLoggerheads, 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 2026-10-19Second Nature Behaviour
TrainerKeele, Staffordshire · ST5 5AN
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Thursday evening classes of up to six dogs at Keele Village Hall, run by ABTC registered instructors and a PACT member.
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside Staffordshire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Dig It Dog Training Club
Training club · 19 miles awaySandbach, Cheshire · CW11 4TA
Puppy classes · Obedience · Agility · One-to-one
Club at Betchton with an arena, from beginners to competition agility.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Danesford Obedience Dog Training Club
Training club · 19 miles awayCongleton, Cheshire
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Vic Barlow Dog Training
Trainer · 19 miles awayCongleton, Cheshire · CW12 4FR
Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Agility
Runs the Kennel Club Good Citizen scheme.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Dog Confidence
Trainer · 19 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 · 19 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 2026-10-19TPL Dog Training
Trainer · 20 miles awayAshbourne, Derbyshire · DE6 1GQ
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · One-to-one
Tuesday and Saturday Puppy Foundation, Good Citizen and obedience classes at St John's Church Hall, Ashbourne.
- 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 Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire 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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