DOG TRAINERS KENT

DOG TRAINERS KENT

If you're looking for a trainer, location is an obvious one but also worth researching the trainer(s) you are interested in to check that their values and methods match your own.

SpiritedDog Training & Behaviour

Canterbury Whitstable Herne Bay Faversham

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07395 488200
admin@spiriteddogtraining.co.uk
on Instagram
spiriteddogtraining.co.uk
K9 Kindergarten, Honey hill, Blean, Whitstable, United Kingdom
At SpiritedDog, we believe strongly in building the bond and relationship between owners and dogs, helping you to work as partners both in training and in everyday life. This is why we firmly believe in using positive reinforcement in our training. Our main passion is helping owners to enrich their dogs' lives through providing safe, fun outlets for natural behaviours and instincts, all while helping to hone and shape their skills and aiding them in gaining their confidence, no matter their age or breed. We want to work with your dog and get to know their character, their quirks and their habits - everything that makes them spirited! Whether they're quiet, bouncy, goofy or grumpy, we love a spirited dog!?

We offer a range of different services, from 1:1 Training and Obedience Life Skills classes and tailored Puppy Training, to a whole range of Dog Sports, including FunGundog, Scentwork, Treibball and Trick Classes, all taught using purely reward based methods!

For more information on how we can help you and your dog, email us at admin@spiriteddogtraining.co.uk!


Harty's Rapid Run UK

Isle of Sheppey

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07990 581130
info@elliottslodge.co.uk
Harty, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Welcome to Harty's Rapid Run, for dogs who enjoy chasing & have a high prey drive!

Harty's Rapid Run is the ultimate solution for you, 100 metres straight line running for your dog chasing a lure. Runs will be timed using Harty's NEW wireless timing equipment then converted into mph so you can see how fast your dog can run. Dogs will run on their own in a group of 5/6 dogs, in a fully fenced local dog field based on the Isle of Sheppey.

Sessions are for 1 hour & your dog will get about 5/6 runs.

Get in touch for upcoming dates or If you want to create your own group with family/friends or have a nervous/reactive dog please message for 121 appointments.

Harty's also train 1-1 agility, scentwork and host Mantrailing sessions with Doggie Explorers.


Lauren Holland Dog Training

Maidstone

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07801 091936
info@laurenhollanddogtraining.co.uk
on Instagram
laurenhollanddogtraining.co.uk
Maidstone
Lauren Holland Dog Training based in Maidstone but working all over Kent offers positive reward-based dog training. Lauren offers more than just training, she offers a pathway to a happier life with your dog.

Dog Training with Lauren Holland Dog Training comes in many guises - from group training at Peters Village Hall Wouldham ME1 to 1-1 training, training walks and one-off workshops, there are lots of options to suit you and your dog. The next round of group classes start 4th/5th June 2024 and you can choose from Puppy Classes, Scentwork and Back to Basics.

Lauren is inspired by her own dogs, Dot and Phil, with an approach rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep belief in the power of positive reinforcement and has been helping families and their dogs since 2017.

Get in touch with Lauren to find out more or get booked in and she'll be delighted to talk through your options.


Puppy Dog Tails Dog Training

Medway

on Facebook
07391 238023
lynda@puppydogtails.co.uk
on Instagram
puppydogtails.co.uk
Medway
My name is Lynda - I am an established and respected dog and puppy trainer based in the Medway area and hold my training courses at my Puppy Dog Tails field between Borstal and Wouldham near Rochester whether group or 121 during the spring and summer months. In the  autumn and winter I have use of a lovely Hall.

I primarily teach Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme but am qualified in many other areas of training.

My socialisation groups have been running at weekends for 9 years and are very popular with dogs up to 10 kg at our Saturday morning dog club and big breeds and high energy dogs on a Sunday morning for the first session followed by a session for those of any size but a calmer energy level. All my courses, socials etc are bookable only.

I host events for dog charities, regular pop-up breed specific meetups alongside pop up agility sessions, sniffing sessions, child handler sessions and much more.

Take a look at the Booking section of puppydogtails.co.uk to see what's currently available and make a booking or contact me Lynda Hammond by WhatsApp on 07391 238023 for more information.


The Dog Squad Official

Sevenoaks Maidstone Tonbridge

on Facebook
07834 728415
thedogsquadofficial@gmail.com
on Instagram
thedogsquadofficial.com
Kings Hill, Tonbridge Kent

Welcome to The Dog Squad where Every Dog is Welcome! We are on a mission to improve and enrich the lives of pet and sport dogs and their owners by providing a framework of fun activities for you to get outside and bond with your dog! By tapping into your dog’s natural abilities and giving your dog an appropriate outlet for their innate desires, we can reduce a lot of unwanted or challenging behaviours in the home and family. Happy Dogs = Happy People!

Syrah is a certified canine sport instructor and dog trainer based in Kings Hill. Syrah offers group classes and one to ones for life skills from puppyhood as well as her three streams of canine sport: The Hoopers Troop, The Retrieve Team and her specialist area, The Scent Squad.

Every Dog is Welcome at The Dog Squad and we look forward to welcoming you!


Canine Success Dog Training & Behaviour

Sandwich Whitstable Dover & Deal Canterbury

on Facebook
07730 531584
caninesuccessuk@gmail.com
on Instagram
caninesuccess.co.uk
Sandwich Kent
Hello, I'm Justin Forster, Head Coach at Canine Success. 

My mission is simple. I want to help as many dog owners as possible create a happy and fulfilled life with their dogs. I do this by providing tailored expert guidance that creates lasting results. I offer group classes, one-on-one training, and behaviour consultations.

I hold numerous qualifications, and I also have the privilege of assisting local charities with caring for and training dogs with the aim of finding them loving new homes.

You and your dog will spend a large part of your life together. Let me help you ensure that the time you spend together is happy and fulfilled.


Satterley Puppy Mentor

Dover & Deal Sandwich

on Facebook
07780 605218
satterleypuppymentor@gmail.com
Deal, Kent
Experienced breeder/ puppy raiser offering 121 support to help you prepare for & manage your puppy

Doggie Explorers

Herne Bay, Whitstable, Faversham

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07597 199904
doggieexplorers@gmail.com
on Instagram
Herne Bay, Kent
Tasha and Doug at Doggie Explorers Kent first got into mantrailing in 2021 and found it was an outlet for their high energy cockapoo Smudge both mentally and physically, challenging and fulfilling his desire to please. Mantrailing is a dog sport inclusive for every dog including reactive dogs as dogs are worked one at a time. You can quickly get hooked, earning badges, rosettes and working your way through assessments if you and your dog would like to!

Doggie Explorers offer Mantrailing (teaching pet dogs to find 'missing' people for fun) as well as Scent Detection, Tracking and Dog Training with sessions generally in the Herne Bay, Whitstable and Faversham areas but also travel further Dover, Deal, Wye (Ashford) and even Sheppey more recently so keep an eye on their socials for dates.

Contact Doggie Explorers to start a conversation about you and your dog(s)' Mantrailing journey! Or if you need some more reasons ...

- Low impact sport so you don't have to be physically fit to take part with your dog
- Teamwork between dog and owner strengthens your bond
- A fun relaxed learning environment with like-minded dog people, a close community of other mantrailing addicts!
- Great form of mental and physical stimulation for your dog tiring your dog out more than taking them for a walk
- Uses your dog's nose, their best asset!
- Can help reduce or overcome reactivity and improve behaviour. Sniffiing encourages calmness and reduces stress and anxiety
- Helps builds confidence in anxious and nervous dogs
- Enrichment through problem solving
- An outlet for their natural instincts and plays into their predatory motor pattern - chase, capture devour
- Associate strange people with good experiences and positive associations
- Favourite food/toy reward when they find their trail layer!
- No commitment to weekly classes, you can book as many or as little sessions per month as you please
- Time outdoors at awesome venues and events including Fort Amherst, The RAF museum, Dover Castle and Maize Maze!


On All Paws

Medway

on Facebook
07985 147661
Book Field Online
Meresborough Road, Rainham, Kent ME8 8QJ

On All Paws in Meresborough Road Rainham Kent offers a range of services for your dog including a Secure Dog Field you can book online, Saturday Dog Training, Home Stays and Dog Walking.

Click through on the Book Field Online link to book the secure Dog Field or get in touch via Facebook or text or phone on 07985 147661 to book Saturday Training, find out about Home Stays or Dog Walking and Siobhan will be happy to help.


Family Dog Services

Maidstone

on Facebook
07989 515814
John@familydogservices.co.uk
on Instagram
familydogservices.co.uk
Loose, Maidstone, Kent
Family Dogs Services is a family run business comprising of married couple Claire & John Denyer.

Our mission is to help dog owners get their training right first time and help them correct any unpredictable behaviours that occur during their dogs development.

We have both always had dogs in our families. We lost our first Black Labrador Gemma to old age.

On 1st July 2024 we lost Indy, the reason Family Dog Services exists today, her legacy lives on in everything we do.

We currently have the pleasure of owning three Black Labradors from working lines, Dude, and Rose, who have achieved their KC working gundog certificate, and Genie our youngest recruit.

Although initially we trained our working dogs as a hobby and for the joy of watching our dogs do what they were bred to do, we have, over the years become passionate and committed to dog training and behaviour on many levels.

In 2015 Family Dog Services was born. We are thrilled to be able to put our passion and knowledge to good use helping owners of varying breeds and issues with their training needs.

People are often unprepared for what is required to develop a well mannered, obedient pet, and even when you get everything right, circumstances beyond your control can give rise to challenges. For that reason we decided to learn to teach key skills that your dog should have, provide assistance and advice to enable you to correct any issues you are having and help your dogs become well mannered members of your family.

Our focus is to show you, how, through changing your own behaviour and attitude towards your dog, your dogs behaviour and attitude towards you will be rewarding. Our aim is to offer you the skills to develop a well mannered, obedient and respectful dog.

We have both advanced and further developed our knowledge and skills training alongside behavioural trainer Robert Alleyne, undergoing his instructors course, and his Canine Instructors Academy, and various work shops and seminars.

We studied with Lez Graham, author of The pet Gundog series of books and DVDs and completed the accredited Pet Gundog instructors programme with distinction.

We have attended various workshops and seminars including canine first aid, dog aggression, Tellington ttouch, Zoopharmacognosy, and studied dog training and behaviour with the CIDBT (Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training) .

John is a level 4 certified True 2 Life International trainer, and a featured expert on the Ladies Working Dog Group .

Claire is the author of the puppy book 'The Life of Rose' (Raising puppies the family dog services way) and is a group expert, and trainer for the Ladies Working Dog Group.

Claire and John both regularly assist and lecture on Robert Alleynes 5 day residential Canine Instructors Academy course.

Husband and Wife team Claire and John established Family Dog Services based in Loose, Maidstone, Kent in 2016 and specialise in gundog training for field and fun as well as offering behaviour services, puppy foundation classes and 121s.

InvictaDogs Training and Behaviour

Ashford

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07763 419207
contact@kentanimaltraining.co.uk
on Instagram
kentanimaltraining.co.uk
Ashford, Kent
InvictaDogs is all about you and your dog! Accredited with the IMDT and as a staff member for the College of Scent dogs, we believe strongly in creating positive experiences and a fulfilling life for you and your dog. Our training uses only positive reinforcement techniques, to ensure we get the best results with no welfare compromises.

We believe providing outlets for our dogs natural abilities and breed specific tendencies can not only provide fun and enriching activities to enjoy together, but also significantly help with behavioural issues as well as their general life skills.

Our range of services include 121 training and obedience classes as well as supportive behavioural packages for when things seem a little more challenging. As an easy peasy puppy instructor, we have a range of puppy specific services to make sure you get your pup started off on the right paw- from classes, to private training and even socialisation sessions. But by far our passion is providing a range of enriching, and fun dog sports. As a scent work specialist, scent work, tracking and trailing are our passion along with fun gundog training to really hone your dogs natural instincts and build that bond together doing the training your dog will LOVE. Or, if you have an athlete at home we also provide fun agility sessions! For any dog, any breed, any age!

To find out more and to see how we can get the best from you and your dog, please email contact@kentanimaltraining.co.uk


LABS Training - Lara's Animal Behaviour Services

Tenterden

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07753 194801
lara@labstraining.co.uk
on Instagram
labstraining.co.uk
Tenterden, Kent
Lara's Animal Behaviour (LABS) Training offers group and one to one training in Tenterden, Rye and Surrounding Areas.

LABS offer kind, fun, supportive Dog Training including

  • Puppy Socialisation Classes
  • Puppy Training
  • Good Companion Awards
  • One to One Training

Lara would love to help your dog to reach their full potential and is an accredited trainer with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a recognised Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, two of the biggest regulating bodies in the industry. Lara also holds a BSc in Animal Behaviour and Wildlife Conservation, and was a zoo keeper for one of the country's best loved zoos.

Get in touch with Lara at LABS to start a conversation and find out what kind of training would best suit your dog(s).


Kent Barn Hunt

Maidstone

Barn Hunt is fun for both dog and owner as they need to work together, as a team to complete the course and find the RAT! Using their natural instincts your dog will search for the rat in specially made tubes hidden in amongst a course of straw bales. The handler must read the dogs body language and cues to then correctly identify whether the dog has found the correct tube within the time frame.

* We do NOT use live rats and our rats are sustainably sourced from reputable food suppliers for reptiles. The dog and handler NEVER come into contact with the RAT

Come and Join the HUNT!

Keep an eye on the Doggy What's On for Kent for workshop dates as they become available.


Raising My Rescue - Canine Behaviourist

Faversham Kent

on Facebook
07834 779359
raisingmyrescue@outlook.com
on Instagram
raisingmyrescue.co.uk
Faversham
Molly at Raising My Rescue is a qualified Canine Behaviourist, specialising predominantly in European Rescues but improving hundreds of lives across the UK.

Behavioural challenges can often be solved more easily than you think, and Molly regularly has success in just one or two sessions, especially when guardians progress their training through the Raising My Rescue Dog Club - an affordable way to learn so much more about your dog.

5-Star rated and trusted globally, the Dog Club could improve your walks and make your dog happier in as little as two weeks.

If you need more specific help, Molly can offer Behavioural Sessions in-person in Kent, or online UK-wide for anything from reactivity and lead-walking, to over-excitement, fear, anxiety and aggression, and much more.

Tell Molly about your dog here to get the help you need >>


Canine Paws Academy

Cliffe Chatham Faversham

on Facebook
07739 972047
hello@caninepawsacademy.co.uk
on Instagram
on TikTok
caninepawsacademy.co.uk
Strood, Kent
Canine Paws Academy was born in 2021 after Carly found her feet in the 'dog world' through dog walking.

Since then she has focused on training, working with companion dogs, working dogs & assistance dog teams. She has also found herself working with multiple rescues, taking dogs in on foster that haven't always had the best start & needed to learn to trust the world. Over time great relationships were built with multiple trainers, we now have an array of classes / workshops / sports which means there is something for everyone! Wherever they are in their training journey.

Sports - Hoopers. Rally Obedience, Scent Work

121 training - Available

Dog walking - Available (Strood and surrounding only)

Contact Carly at Canine Paws Academy to start a conversation.


WHAT IS HOOPERS?!

WHAT IS HOOPERS?!

Hoopers is fast and fluid where dogs get to negotiate a course of hoops, barrels and tunnels whilst the handler directs them at distance.

Distance handling upskills the human/canine partnership whilst 'lower impact' and generally safer by avoiding jumps, tight turns and heights. Great for junior and senior dogs as well as handlers with limited physical fitness - your dog does the hard work! Big dogs, small dogs, any breed of any age can enjoy Canine Hoopers. Come and join the fun!

This pawsitively gorgeous Collie X Golden Charlie training Hoopers at Ted’s Field, Paddock Wood with The Dog Squad Official

Canine Paws Academy and The Dog Squad Official Kings Hill offer Hoopers training but the TRAIN link on the Doggy Directory is growing all the time! The Dog Squad Official train Hoopers at Ryarsh Paw Ground.

Canine Paws Academy train Hoopers at Cliffe Woods, Upchurch and Faversham, get in touch with Carly at Canine Paws Academy to find out more and get booked on.

DOGGY SWIMMING!

DOGGY SWIMMING!

Head to Kent Canine Swim in Cliffe Woods Rochester or book one of the unique doggy swimming events listed in the Doggy What's On - coming soon the Pawfest Pool Party!

Indoor Doggy Swimming Pool

Alexandra from Kent Barn Hunt and Flawless Paws Dog Food's gorgeous dog loving its life at Kent Canine Swim Indoor Doggy Swimming Pool, Kent's only indoor doggy swimming pool.

Open Water Doggy Paddle

My Dog Advisor inspo and I Toby love the water to the extent that I headed round the M25 to go open water swimming together with TriSwim at Chipstead Lake at one of their Doggy Paddle sessions. Keep an eye on the Doggy What's On for Kent for the next TriSwim Doggy Paddle.

We didn't manage a selfie the both of us but I was swimming too!