Dog Training That Fits Your Dog — and Your Life.
From puppy foundations and hands-on owner coaching to daytime training and specialist residential programmes, our reward-based services help dogs and families learn, grow and feel more confident together.
Not sure where to start? Explore the options below. We’ll help you choose the most appropriate programme for your dog’s individual needs.
Explore Our Training OptionsFind the right kind of support.
Every dog is different. Some need to learn everyday skills; others need support with difficult emotions or behaviours. We look at the whole dog, prioritise welfare and recommend the right level of help.
Dog School
For puppies, adolescents and dogs building everyday manners. Choose puppy foundations, adolescent training or a customised programme. Six individual training sessions each weekday, with walks, enrichment, rest and daily progress guidance. Application and suitability review required.
Explore Dog SchoolDog & Owner Training
For owners who want to practise alongside their dog. Includes Perfect Puppy Problem Prevention, Perfect Pet Dog classes, one-to-one guidance and progression packages, with practical skills you can continue at home.
Explore Owner TrainingThe Great Dog Programme
A residential training stay for suitable dogs who would benefit from focused work on lead walking, recall, manners, settling and listening. Includes agreed priorities, training updates, a written plan, owner handover and follow-up support.
Explore Great DogBehaviour Modification Training
A specialist, individually planned residential programme for suitable dogs experiencing complex challenges such as fear, anxiety, reactivity or over-arousal. Includes clinical behaviourist oversight and owner support. Suitability is assessed before a place is offered.
Explore Behaviour SupportNot every behaviour needs the same solution.
A dog who hasn’t learned loose-lead walking needs a different plan from a dog who is frightened or reactive when they see another dog. Our role is to distinguish skill-building from behaviour modification and help families find ethical, realistic support.
Whether you’re short on time, need hands-on coaching or want a more intensive programme, there’s no judgement in asking for help.
Kind, science-informed training.
The Dogchester’s approach is grounded in positive reinforcement, experienced observation, considered enrichment and thoughtful rest. We will always be honest if a different training format or a veterinary assessment would better meet your dog’s needs.
Not sure which programme to choose?
Tell us a little about your dog, what you’ve already tried and what you’d like to achieve. Our team will help you understand the most suitable next step.
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