Winner of the UK's BEST DOG TRAINER AWARD 2020/21 AND 2022/23!
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Unlock Your Puppy's Potential:
Award-Winning Puppy Classes in the North East
✅ 6 Weeks of In Person Puppy and Adolescence Classes 🐾
✅ Expertly designed classes by renowned canine behaviourists 📘
✅ Highly Qualified and Accredited trainers with a wealth of experience 🎓
✅ Personalised attention for every puppy 🐶
✅ Proven results with thousands of satisfied owners and their well behaved puppies! 🌟
It's never to early to start training your puppy, but it can be too late! Sign your puppy up today!
Register for classes here 👇
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 450+ 5-Star Reviews from Happy Dog Owners
Unlock Your Puppy's Potential:
Award-Winning Puppy Classes in the North East
✅ 6 Weeks of In Person Puppy and Adolescence Classes 🐾
✅ Expertly designed classes by renowned canine behaviourists 📘
✅ Highly Qualified and Accredited trainers with a wealth of experience 🎓
✅ Personalised attention for every puppy 🐶
✅ Proven results with thousands of satisfied owners and their well behaved puppies! 🌟
It's never to early to start training your puppy, but it can be too late! Sign your puppy up today!
5x Winners of Dog Trainer of The Year
Register For Classes Here 👇
Award Winning Dog Trainers and Behaviourists
Our North East Venues
We have multiple awesome venues around the North East with regular classes to choose from
Durham Puppy Training Classes
Newcastle Puppy Training Classes
South Shields Puppy Training Classes
Washington and Gateshead Puppy Training Classes
Our North East Venues
We have multiple, awesome venues around the North East with regular classes to choose from
Durham Puppy Training Classes
Newcastle Puppy Training Classes
South Shields Puppy Training Classes
Washington and Gateshead Puppy Training Classes
Our Accreditations: Proven Quality, Trust, and Continuous Excellence 🎓
What Is Included In the Puppy Classes?
6 Weeks of In-Person Puppy Classes: Dive into a group environment that's perfect for learning and socialising. Benefit from clear instructions every step of the way 📅
Personalised Attention: During each class, our highly qualified and seasoned dog trainers are there to guide you and your puppy 🤝
Exclusive Goody-Bag: Packed with treats, an enrichment toy, a handy clip-on treat bag, and vouchers worth over £25! 🎁
Comprehensive Training: We cover essential skills like loose leash walking, reliable recall, teaching your puppy to drop and leave items, and engaging in confidence and relationship-building activities. 🐕🦺
In-Depth Online Theory Course: Delve deep into all things puppy! From managing teething and chewing to mastering toilet training, understanding socialisation, and addressing early fears, we've got it all covered 🖥️
Online Course Access: Missed a class? No worries! Access the online version of our in-person course to rewatch and catch up at your convenience 🔄
Check Out Our In-Person Puppy Training Class 👇
Below are some live footage taken from our classes of the awesome training that the puppies get! Check out all the happy puppies that your dog could be joining!
DID YOU KNOW? 🧠
Your puppy's ability to learn slows down dramatically over the first 9 months of life, so the best time to start training is yesterday, and the next best time is today! 🐶⏳
The Perfect Online Puppy Programme 💻
The step-by-step guide for everything you need to know to raise a puppy from day 1 until they are the perfect companion! Everything that we teach you from the in-person course, right at your fingertips.
Who Is This For?
Vaccinated Companions: Welcoming puppies and dogs that have had their initial jabs and are ready to explore, as well as adult dogs with up-to-date vaccinations 🏥
Eager Owners: Perfect for those who are keen to delve deeper into dog training and kickstart their journey 📚
New Beginnings: Ideal for new puppies and those lovely rescue dogs that have found their forever homes ❤️
Foundational Training: Catering to dogs that require that essential basic level of training 🎓
North East Availability: Our services are accessible to dog owners all across the North East! 🇬🇧📍
Our Training Graduates
Over the years, our training has helped THOUSANDS of dog owners just like you to achieve the best foundations with reward-based training! Take a look at some of our happy graduates...
What Will I Learn?
🤍 Creating an Independent Dog: Learn the techniques to foster self-reliance in your furry friend.
🌙 Night-time Tranquillity: Guide your pup to sleep soundly through the night.
🚫 Avoiding Littermate/2nd Dog Syndrome: Essential tips to prevent common behavioural issues when introducing a new dog.
🧘 Cultivating a Calm Puppy: Techniques to ensure a peaceful and well-behaved pup.
🎉 Enriching Your Puppy's Life: Activities and tips to keep your puppy mentally stimulated and happy.
🚽 Toilet Training Mastery: Step-by-step guidance to ensure a mess-free home.
🏡 Optimal Environment Setup: Creating a safe and stimulating space for your dog.
🤝 Socialisation Do's and Don'ts: Navigating the world of doggy interactions with confidence.
🚶♂️ Creating a Focused Companion: Train your dog to find joy in your company, rather than getting distracted by every passerby.
🌳 Confidence-Building Activities: Techniques to ensure your dog remains calm and non-reactive during walks.
🛋️ Household Calmness: Strategies to maintain a serene home environment.
📣 Reliable Recall: Teach your dog the joy of returning to you when called.
🐕🦺 Focused Leash Walking: Ensure pleasant walks with a dog that stays by your side.
🛑 Command Mastery: Training your dog to 'drop' or 'leave' on cue.
🩺 Husbandry Behaviours: Preparing your dog for vet visits, grooming sessions, and health checks, ensuring they remain calm and cooperative.
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Meet The Team
Nathan is the senior behaviourist and founder of The Dog
Trainers. For the last 10 years, his team has helped 4000+ dogs to be calmer and more confident in the human world.
Our team is a highly accredited, if not the most accredited dog training company in the UK, including with regulatory bodies ABTC and UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter. Our main goal is to strengthen the dog-human relationship, using force free, ethical methods and help dogs and humans coexist.
We have 5 highly qualified Canine Behaviourists with natural abilities to communicate with dogs and degree level qualifications in related fields. We also have 2 qualified and accredited dog trainers who have amazing knowledge and skill, that can overcome most training issues, quickly and easily.
Our team take on and successfully rehabilitates the most difficult of dogs using kind methods that can be enjoyed by both the dogs in training and their guardians.
Our Founder, Nathan Leighton, is a renowned dog trainer and behaviourist who has spoke in worldwide at seminars with hundreds of in attendance, from across the UK and further afield.
Our proven training methods only use force-free, science backed training styles to help you develop a beautifully-behaved puppy or dog that fits with your family and your lifestyle, by showing you how to easily and effectively train them with modern, reward-based methods.
We can't wait to work with you and your dog and to see what we can achieve together!
Get in touch today to discover more about our top-rated Dog Training and Behaviour Help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I miss a class?
If you miss a class for any reason, we encourage you to catch up by watching the tutorial videos available on the 'My Account' page on our website. Unfortunately, we cannot move you to another course or session due to the limited number of spaces and the structure of the courses.
Can I get a refund if I cancel my booking?
Yes, you can cancel and receive a full refund up to 7 days before the first class starts. If you cancel within 7 days of the first class, we will try to resell your space and refund you if we are successful. No refunds are available once the course has started, as we cannot resell a place partway through a course.
Will photos or videos be taken during classes?
We may take photos and videos during classes for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be included, please inform your trainer.
Can my children come to the class with me?
While family involvement is great, we ask that children under 8 do not attend. All children must be supervised and not disrupt the class. Please be mindful of other dogs that may be nervous around children.
Are class dates and times fixed?
Dates and times are subject to change and exclude bank holidays and the 2-week Christmas period. In case of a lockdown, classes will be postponed until restrictions are lifted.
What if my dog isn't suitable for a class environment?
Dogs that bark, lunge, or are too anxious may not be suitable for group classes. We'll try to accommodate with barriers or separate areas, but if issues persist, we may recommend one-to-one sessions at an additional cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I miss a class?
If you miss a class for any reason, we encourage you to catch up by watching the tutorial videos available on the 'My Account' page on our website. Unfortunately, we cannot move you to another course or session due to the limited number of spaces and the structure of the courses.
Can I get a refund if I cancel my booking?
Yes, you can cancel and receive a full refund up to 7 days before the first class starts. If you cancel within 7 days of the first class, we will try to resell your space and refund you if we are successful. No refunds are available once the course has started, as we cannot resell a place partway through a course.
Will photos or videos be taken during classes?
We may take photos and videos during classes for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be included, please inform your trainer.
Can my children come to the class with me?
While family involvement is great, we ask that children under 8 do not attend. All children must be supervised and not disrupt the class. Please be mindful of other dogs that may be nervous around children.
Are class dates and times fixed?
Dates and times are subject to change and exclude bank holidays and the 2-week Christmas period. In case of a lockdown, classes will be postponed until restrictions are lifted.
What if my dog isn't suitable for a class environment?
Dogs that bark, lunge, or are too anxious may not be suitable for group classes. We'll try to accommodate with barriers or separate areas, but if issues persist, we may recommend one-to-one sessions at an additional cost.
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