3 Best Dog Trainers in Nottingham, UK

“Canine Assist is led by Jon Davison, who holds certifications in DTC-ADT, FDM, and multiple diplomas, including Dog Psychology, Dog Training, Dog Language, and Dog Aggression. Jon benefits from Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities through his college. As a Certified Puppy and Canine Body Language Specialist, he has completed the Dog Training College Advanced Level 3 courses in both disciplines. Additionally, Jon is a certified Family Dog Mediator (FDM), focusing on improving relationships between people and dogs, incorporating knowledge from animal sciences, history, and modern pet care. Jon is also a Certified Pro Dog Trainer, using game-based training to teach core concepts such as optimism, focus, impulse control, frustration tolerance, grit, and independence, ensuring real-world impact on dog behaviour. Canine Assist offers a variety of services, including one-on-one consultations, game training bundles, an online Good Dog course, rescue dog integration, and puppy advice. Canine Assist helps resolve dog training and behaviour issues through fun, positive, reward-based methods.

“Nottingham Dog Trainer provides training for all breeds and sizes, following the APDT's code of practice. Tim, the head trainer, is a full member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). He completed four years of annual assessment and achieved certification through the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers, earning both first and second distinctions. He runs dog training classes in Mansfield and Nottingham and offers one-on-one home sessions. Tim has also conducted puppy parties at a local veterinary practice and Q&A sessions at a local pet store. He previously instructed at Nottingham's longest-established dog training club. His main focus is helping owners understand their dog's behavioural problems, particularly dog reactivity. He regularly attends seminars and maintains annual CPD requirements through the APDT. Their small training classes, with a maximum of five dogs per class, ensure minimal distractions and the highest standard of training. They hold weekly classes in Mansfield.

“Red Robin Dog Training is dedicated to enhancing the lives of dogs and their owners through expert training and care. Gemma, a fully insured and qualified trainer, follows a training ethos based on positive reinforcement, avoiding aversive methods, and behaviour modification grounded in the latest scientific research on canine learning. She makes training fun by using concept training and games. Gemma works with all breeds, from miniature Mexican Hairless dogs and Chihuahuas to Boerboels and Bull Terriers. She offers force-free one-to-one puppy training, basic training for adult dogs, behavioural consultations, and multi-session training packages. With 16 years of practical experience, Gemma has worked with dogs in rescue environments, focusing extensively on socialization at Nappa Boarding, where she studied dog behaviour in mixed groups of large and small breeds. She is a qualified applied behaviourist and trainer with certifications from the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (externally moderated), as well as qualifications in animal care, canine nutrition, and dangerous dog handling. She also holds a current canine first aid certificate. In addition to consultations and training, Gemma offers 'rehab walks' to help clients continue their dogs' training plans.