3 Best Dog Trainers in Rochester, Medway, UK

“Puppy Dog Tails Academy is established by Lynda Hammond, a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist with extensive experience helping families and their dogs on a daily basis. She welcomes all kinds of dogs, including rescue, reactive, young, and old. Her training style is force-free, fun, fluid, flexible, and friendly. With over 30 years of experience, Lynda has worked with many breeds, including Great Danes, Basset Hounds, Pugs, Bulldogs, Dogue de Bordeaux, and more. The academy offers social and life skills group classes year-round. They truly stand out with a 4-acre training paddock and an indoor area. Each dog and its handler are individually assessed to ensure a tailored approach. Whether you have a puppy, an older dog, a rescue, or a reactive or aggressive dog, Puppy Dog Tails Academy has a programme for you. You and your dog are invited to join their weekly socialisation meetings or monthly breed-specific events. Additionally, you can attend group classes to meet like-minded dog owners or book a one-to-one consultation with Lynda.

“ABC for Dogs uses proven human training methods centred around positive reinforcement. Adrian Kollnberger is a veterinary and insurance-approved dog trainer and behaviourist, well-positioned to provide puppy and dog training. He has been running ABC for Dogs since 2008. Adrian completed his degree with the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training and Middlesex University. He is a full Canine and Feline Behavioural Association member, a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Scheme member, and the Association of Animal Behaviourists. He holds accreditations in puppy training and development, advanced dog behaviour, dog-to-person aggression, and more. Adrian prides himself on welcoming any dog with any problem and conducting classes in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. His methods help build a lasting emotional bond based on trust and respect. As a qualified dog behaviour consultant, Adrian combines his extensive dog training experience with his knowledge of canine behaviour issues to assist owners in resolving problems. He offers in-home dog behaviour consultations. If you are struggling with dog behaviour or aggression issues, Adrian will discuss the situation with you.

“Barry Black Dog Training is led by Barry Black, who is a dog lover and professional dog trainer based in Wouldham near Rochester, Kent. He has been working with dogs for over 36 years and, in that time, has been a Ministry of Defence dog handler and trainer. He worked for many years with a national Search and Rescue organisation as a dog handler, assessor, trainer and co-ordinator. He uses natural training techniques to achieve positive results. With the help of his own dogs, he has created an effective range of dog training techniques based on a more natural approach to dog behaviour.