3 Best Dog Trainers in Plymouth

“The Dogfatherdevon is a family-run business dedicated to serving dog owners in Plymouth and throughout South Devon. Claire and Martyn are the owners of the Dogfatherdevon, and they are both fully qualified in canine care, including first aid, body language, and behaviour, to ensure your dog receives expert attention. They offer flexible dog behaviour and training services tailored to your needs. Their services include 1-2-1 behaviour and training sessions in your own home or at their secure outdoor facility. They provide group training classes for puppies and adult dogs, focusing on fun obedience, confidence building, connection, and calmness through interactive play. The outdoor training facility at Sparkwell is designed for a safe and engaging learning environment. In addition to training, they offer a friendly and reliable dog walking service tailored to your dog’s unique requirements, ensuring individualized care and attention.”

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“K9 Handling & Training is a dog training business run by one of the most knowledgeable trainers in the West Country. Steve established K9 Handling & Training in 2004 after a decade of working with police and military dogs and has since gained a solid reputation for helping dogs and their owners. With 30 years of professional experience across many breeds, he has attended numerous courses and seminars, including those with IMDT and other leading dog experts, continually seeking to expand his knowledge. Steve offers both group training classes and 1-2-1 sessions to address specific issues dog owners may face. His training is relationship-based, focusing on building trust, respect, and understanding between the dog and its handler. In addition to his extensive experience with German Shepherds, Steve works with a wide range of breeds, including rescue and foreign rescue dogs.”

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“Plymouth Dog Academy's mission is to find the best and least stressful methods for teaching your dog to learn and develop. Their staff are qualified in canine first aid, behaviour techniques, and anatomy and physiology. All team members are qualified in canine first aid. Stuart, the head trainer and owner of Plymouth Dog Academy, has over 20 years of experience in canine behaviour and development. Stuart began working professionally with dogs in mid-2008 alongside his day-to-day occupation and has completed several training courses and seminars to further his understanding of canine behaviour. He has since expanded his work and built a people-friendly, no-nonsense dog academy. Stuart brings a wealth of life experience, from being a family man and serving in the military to managing large businesses and gaining a broad range of professional experiences.”

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