Dog training in West Yorkshire
Training clubs and accredited trainers in West 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 West Yorkshire
BAGSD Huddersfield Branch
Training clubHuddersfield, West Yorkshire · HD1 6PB
Obedience · Agility · Ringcraft
German Shepherd breed association branch. Sunday training at Bradley Mills Club.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Calverley Dog Training Club
Training clubCalverley, West Yorkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · Good Citizen awards · Obedience · Agility
Club established 50 years ago running companion dog training, Good Citizen Bronze to Gold, fun agility and competitive obedience, with an in
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19The Doghouse Training Centre
Training clubWakefield, West Yorkshire · WF9 5JB
Agility · Group classes · Obedience · Puppy classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Wakefield Dog Training Club
Training clubOssett, 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
Accredited trainers in West Yorkshire
Barkleys Dog Training Academy
TrainerWakefield, 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 2026-10-19Best Friends Pet Dog Training and Behaviour
TrainerSaltaire, West Yorkshire
Group classes · One-to-one · Online
Small classes in Saltaire plus Zoom classes. Running since 1990.
- APDT UK member
- ABTC registered
- PPG member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Bronte Canine Services
TrainerCullingworth, West Yorkshire
Group classes · Good Citizen awards · One-to-one · Online
Classes at a purpose-built training centre in Cullingworth, with Good Citizen awards, recall and loose lead courses and one-to-one sessions.
- APDT UK member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Focus Dog Behaviour
TrainerShipley, West Yorkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes
Puppy classes in Cottingley near Shipley, serving Saltaire, Baildon, Bingley and Bradford.
- ABTC registered
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19
Just over the border
The closest clubs and trainers outside West Yorkshire, measured from the middle of the ones above.
Wombwell and District Canine Society
Training club · 18 miles awayWombwell, South Yorkshire
Ringcraft
Monthly ringcraft and match nights.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Harrogate Road Safety Dog Training Club
Training club · 19 miles awayHarrogate, North Yorkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · Obedience
Volunteer-run registered charity, over 50 years old. Puppy and beginners obedience.
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Simply Animals Dog Training & Sports Club
Training club · 20 miles awayOldham, Greater Manchester · OL1 4SS
Agility · Puppy classes
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Paws-itive Dog Training
Trainer · 25 miles awaySheffield, 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 2026-10-19People and Dogs
Trainer · 25 miles awaySheffield, South Yorkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one · Reactive dogs · Online
Group classes in south Sheffield, Dronfield and Unstone.
- IMDT member
WebsiteChecked 2026-10-19Sheffield Dog Training
Trainer · 25 miles awaySheffield, South Yorkshire
Puppy classes · Group classes · One-to-one
Puppy and junior Lifeskills courses.
- 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 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 West 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
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