3 Best Dog Trainers in Gateshead

“Blue Dog Canine Services is an award-winning family dog training centre in Blaydon-on-Tyne. The centre is founded by Karen, a qualified IMDT dog trainer, Scentwork UK trainer, and accredited behaviour advisor. With advanced-level studies in canine behaviour and biology, Karen has successfully helped countless pet owners train their dogs. She is a full member of IMDT and PPGBI and has completed Scent Instructor training with the UK College of Scent Dogs, earning recognition as a Level 4 Scentwork UK trainer. As a go-to puppy trainer, Karen offers assistance with various common puppy issues, including preparation for a new puppy’s arrival, facilitating peaceful nighttime transitions, socialization, confidence-building, house training, tackling problem behaviours, and teaching essential life skills. Blue Dog promotes "happy dog training," advocating force-free, reward-based methods grounded in the latest science and evidence. They strictly avoid any techniques involving force, intimidation, or discomfort, focusing instead on solving training challenges through positive reinforcement and enrichment brain games.”

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“Woofs N Scruffs is your one-stop haven for canine joy, from heartwarming doggy day care and rejuvenating hydrotherapy to expert dog training and pampering grooming sessions. Their skilled trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to teach obedience and unleash your dog's full potential. Their trainers avoid the use of any harmful techniques, such as choke chains, yanking on the lead, shouting, or aggression. Their courses lay the foundation for you and your puppy’s training, allowing you to build on it as they grow. Woofs N Scruffs offers a wide range of obedience training. They have developed a range of training levels to ensure their training increases in difficulty in line with your dog's ability. They also offer 1-to-1 and behavioral training for more specific issues that need to be addressed. Woofs N Scruffs offers a range of dog care services from their sites in Seaham, County Durham and Washington, and Whitburn.”

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“The South Shields Dog Trainer is one of the UK's leading dog training companies, having helped over 3,000 dogs. They are multi-award-winning dog trainers and behaviourists based in South Shields, serving clients across the UK. Nathan, a trained, qualified, and accredited dog trainer and behaviourist, specializes in training reactive and aggressive dogs. Nathan can assist with your dog's behaviour and help you create a happy relationship with your pet. Using kind, science-based training methods and an outstanding understanding of dog behaviour, the trainer at The South Shields Dog Trainer can transform any behaviour problem and help you achieve the excellent dog you've always wanted. They work with hundreds of dogs every month in classes and 1:1 sessions with fantastic success rates. Specialists in reactive and aggressive dogs, particularly herding breeds like German Shepherds and Border Collies, are available. You can book a free assessment call for 1:1 appointments or explore their courses.”

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