3 Best Dog Trainers in York, UK

“FurryTails Dog Training and Behaviour offers one-on-one sessions, classes, and workshops in your home. Jo leads this professional dog training company. She is a qualified, positive reward-based dog trainer through the IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) and accredited with the OCN (Open College Network) in Learning, Motivation, and Reinforcement Level 3 and Principles of Dog Training and Behaviour Level 3. Jo is also a UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze and Silver instructor. Jo is passionate about staying current with the latest science-based behaviour and training techniques, ensuring she can pass this knowledge on to you and your dog, giving you the best experience possible with your canine companion. She also collaborates with organisations such as Pawsable, Dogs for Autism, the Assistance Dog Assessment Association, and Canine Assisted Learning. All sessions and classes can also be taken via Zoom.

“York Dog School specialises in training all breeds of dogs and puppies in obedience, ensuring each dog reaches its full potential. Their approach focuses on addressing and correcting bad behaviour, which includes common issues such as pulling on the lead, aggression toward people and other dogs, and jumping up at visitors. In addition to addressing these challenges, York Dog School offers particular expertise in training puppies from just 8 weeks old. They help new pet owners navigate the early stages of puppyhood by guiding them to prevent excessive biting and barking and offering essential support for toilet training. All training sessions are conducted one-on-one in the comfort of your home. This individualised approach allows trainers to visit your home to assess the environment and provide tailored guidance. During these sessions, they will accompany you and your dog or puppy on walks, demonstrating effective techniques for correcting bad behaviour and rewarding good behaviour in real-time. York Dog School proudly serves a wide area, covering not only York but also nearby locations, including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Tadcaster, Selby, and the broader North Yorkshire region. Their commitment to positive reinforcement and personalised training makes them a trusted choice for dog owners seeking effective solutions to behavioural challenges.

“4 Positive Paws is run by husband and wife team Jim and Belinda Melvin. Belinda is a professionally qualified animal behaviourist who specialises in canine behaviour. She has a BSc (Hons.) in Animal Behaviour and Training, a Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour and Training, and is a member of the CAPBT. Belinda and Jim have owned a mix of different breeds, including gundogs, terriers, sighthounds and scent hounds. They use positive reward-based training designed to make you and your dog's best of friends and your dog an attentive, well-behaved member of your family. They offer group training classes, 121 training, behavioural consultations, and agility sessions.