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Dog training in Tyne and Wear

Training clubs and accredited trainers in Tyne and Wear, 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 Tyne and Wear

  • Betsy's Dog School

    Trainer

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

    Puppy classes · One-to-one

    PACT accredited. One-to-one sessions at home and locally, no group classes.

    • ABTC registered
    • Member of another accrediting body
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • K9 Academy

    Trainer

    North Shields, Tyne and Wear · NE29 6TS

    Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards

    Kennel Club Good Citizen classes for puppies, adolescents and adult dogs at an indoor and outdoor venue on Victoria Street, North Shields.

    • Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
    • APDT UK member
    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Ruff Diamond Dog Training

    Trainer

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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

    Puppy, starters, junior, Kennel Club Good Citizen and rally classes at Walkerville Community Centre on Fridays and Monkchester Community Cen

    • APDT UK member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • The Newcastle Dog Trainer

    Trainer

    Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

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

    Six week puppy and adolescent classes at a Tyne and Wear community venue, plus one-to-one training and an online puppy course.

    • APDT UK member
    • ABTC registered
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

Just over the border

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

  • The Dog Log

    Trainer · 11 miles away

    Ponteland, Northumberland · NE20 0BD

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

    Puppy, follow-on and activity classes at The Dog Log Venue, Woodside, Kirkley, mostly following school terms, plus one-to-one and behaviour

    • APDT UK member
    • ABTC registered
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Norbreck Canine Centre

    Training club · 13 miles away

    Choppington, Northumberland · NE62 5PZ

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

    • Runs Good Citizen awards
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Have A Good Dog

    Trainer · 13 miles away

    Lanchester, County Durham

    Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one

    Also a full member of the APBC. Puppy classes run on Sundays at Lanchester.

    • APDT UK member
    • ABTC registered
    • Member of another accrediting body
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Diamond Dog Behaviour and Training

    Trainer · 13 miles away

    Welton, Northumberland · NE18 0LJ

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

    Also offers residential training and licensed boarding.

    • APDT UK member
    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Woodhorn Dog Training Club

    Training club · 14 miles away

    Ashington, Northumberland

    Puppy classes · Group classes

    Club running since 1992 with five week puppy courses on Wednesday evenings and a continuation class.

    WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19

  • Curlabull Canine Training

    Trainer · 16 miles away

    Consett, County Durham · DH8 8DX

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

    Good Citizen classes in Consett, rally at Leadgate and agility at Waterhouses.

    • Kennel Club Accredited Instructor
    • 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 Tyne and Wear

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 Tyne and Wear 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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