3 Best Dog Trainers in Newcastle Upon Tyne

“Barking Mad Dog Training has over 24 years of experience. They specialise in using reward-based methods to ensure a positive and effective training experience for both puppies and adult dogs. The lead trainer has an impressive track record, having worked with and helped over 1,000 dogs throughout their career as a dog trainer and behaviour consultant. As a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, they follow the latest ethical and science-based techniques in dog training. Barking Mad Dog Training emphasises the importance of education for both the dog and the owner, ensuring that the learning process is tailored to each dog's specific needs and behaviours. Their training starts with an initial consultation, which can take place either in your home or via video call. This personalized approach allows them to assess your dog's behaviour in its natural environment and create a custom training plan designed for success. Whether you're starting with a new puppy or dealing with more complex issues such as aggression, they offer expert guidance to help both dogs and owners succeed.”

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“Smart Dogs Training is designed to build a lifelong bond between you and your dog while ensuring a happy home life. Milan is the founder of Smart Dogs Training. He has 4 years of experience and has handled over 1,000 behaviour transformations. Milan began to study the science behind why dogs behave the way they do and started helping dogs in his local area. After witnessing the transition from frustrated and upset dog owners to happy and playful ones, he became obsessed with helping other dog owners in the North East. Milan enjoys the satisfaction of witnessing dogs progress and wants to help more people, as it brings him immense joy to see others improve their relationships with their dogs. Milan works with behavioural issues and has plenty of experience in teaching common skills such as loose-lead walking, recall, and indoor behaviours. He offers online training to help people understand their dogs' behaviour and what they can do to prevent it from becoming problematic. Smart Dogs Training carries out all training with a positive reinforcement/force-free method.”

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“Ruff Diamond Dog Training is passionate about helping dogs and dog owners. Cristen Brown is the head trainer at Ruff Diamond Dog Training. She is dedicated to dog training, including training her own dogs and assisting others in training theirs. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, which promotes kind, fair, and effective training methods. Over the years, she has studied canine behaviour and holds a Foundation Degree in Canine Behaviour and Training. She is also a member of the Behaviour Collective, a group run by behaviourists and trainers. Ruff Diamond Dog Training offers a range of classes, including puppy training and socialization, a course for older dogs ideal for rescue dogs, Talking Dogs Rally, and the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme. All their training uses kind and effective methods to help strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Their classes are fun and informative, and many owners and their dogs return course after course to further their learning. They also provide a range of courses and one-to-one sessions via online training, allowing you and your dog to train at times convenient to you.”

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