Dog training in West Sussex
Training clubs and accredited trainers in West Sussex, 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 West Sussex
Billingshurst DTC
Training clubHorsham, West Sussex · RH12 3JH
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Group classes · Obedience
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Bognor Regis & District Dog Training Club
Training clubFelpham, West Sussex · PO22 7DZ
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Affiliated with the Royal Kennel Club; puppy foundation to Gold at Felpham Memorial Hall.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Accredited trainers in West Sussex
Pawprints Dog Training
TrainerCrawley, West Sussex · RH10 5DF
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Six-week Puppy School courses at Tilgate Community Centre in Crawley and at Broadbridge Heath and Warnham near Horsham.
- ABTC registered
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Pet-Professionals
TrainerWorthing, West Sussex
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Puppy and dog group classes and one-to-one help; team lists ABTC and PACT among its credentials.
- ABTC registered
- Member of another accrediting body
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside West Sussex, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Dog Obedience Group
Training club · 11 miles awayPortslade, East Sussex · BN41 2LE
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards
Kennel Club listed group founded 1978; classes at St Nicolas Parish Centre, Portslade.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Haslemere and District Dog Training Club
Training club · 19 miles awayGrayshott, Hampshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Agility
Volunteer-run club at Grayshott Village Hall since 1967; Good Citizen Bronze to Gold and agility.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Petersfield & District Dog Training Society
Training club · 23 miles awayPetersfield, Hampshire · GU31 4BW
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Good Citizen awards · Obedience
Kennel Club registered club at Petersfield Community Centre; Puppy Foundation to Gold.
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Clever Paws Training Club
Training club · 23 miles awayLingfield, Surrey · RH7 6JU
Agility · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Puppy classes
- Runs Good Citizen awards
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Eastbourne & District DTC
Training club · 24 miles awayHalland, East Sussex · BN8 6BT
Agility · Obedience
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Surrey Dog Training Company
Trainer · 24 miles awayLower Kingswood, Surrey · KT20 6TJ
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Agility
Puppy courses, fun agility, scentwork and mantrailing near Reigate.
- IMDT member
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 West Sussex
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 West Sussex 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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