Winner of the UK BEST DOG TRAINER AWARD 2020/21 AND 2022/23
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 500+ 5 Star Reviews by Happy Dog Owners
Do You Wish Your Dog Would Listen? We Can Help!
Friendly, Kind and Super Effective Dog Training In New Forest, Hampshire.
Highly Qualified Experts in Dog Training
Experienced, with 5000+ dogs trained
500+ 5⭐️ Reviews from happy owners
Recommended by Vets, Pet Shops, Day Care Centres, Dog Walkers and Groomers
Voted UK's Best Dog Trainers by the public in 2020 and 2022 (against 11000 other trainers)
5x Winner of Dog Trainer and Behaviourist of the Year
Winner of the UK BEST DOG TRAINER AWARD 2020/21 AND 2022/23
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 500+ 5 Star Reviews by Happy Dog Owners
Do You Wish Your Dog Would Listen? We Can Help!
Friendly, Kind and Super Effective Dog Training In New Forest, Hampshire.
Highly Qualified Experts in Dog Training
Experienced, with 4000+ dogs trained
500+ 5⭐️ Reviews from happy owners
Recommended by Vets, Pet Shops, Day Care Centres, Dog Walkers and Groomers
Voted UK's Best Dog Trainers by the public in 2020 and 2022 (against 11000 other trainers)
Award-Winning Dog Trainer and Behaviourist
Our Most Popular Training Options
Top-rated puppy and dog training team based in Fordingbridge, covering; Salisbury, Wilton, Downton, West Wellow, Brockenhurst, Ferndown, Ringwood, Verwood and surrounding areas.
Separation Anxiety Training
With step-by-step training and support, our certified behaviourists will help you to regain freedom and achieve a dog who is happy home alone.
1:1 Puppy Training
Our family-friendly puppy 1:1's are perfect for any new puppy owner. These sessions are ideal for getting crucial training under way and solving any early life problems.
Recall and Loose Leash Walking Training
Our recall and loose leash walking training is perfect for dogs of all ages, helping you to achieve excellent recall or loose leash walk that lasts a lifetime!
Reactive Dog Training
Our top-rated reactive support packages
take place as visits to your home. Ideal for nervous or reactive behavioural problems.
1:1 Dog Training
Our popular dog training 1:1's
and behaviour help packages are perfect to support you and your dog's needs in our unique training venue.
Puppy and Adolescent Training Classes
Our award winning puppy classes are the best environment to teach your new puppy fantastic life skills and develop your relationship.
Puppy Training Classes in Sunderland - Accreditations & Endorsements
Why Choose The Dog Trainers ?
Welcome to The Dog Trainers, the top choice for pet owners, just like you, who are seeking experienced and certified Puppy and Dog Trainers and Qualified Behaviourists with proven results, as shown by our hundreds of reviews and awards.
We offer an unrivalled choice of individualised Puppy Training, Dog Training and Behavioural Help options designed to suit you and your family, with step-by-step support and guidance for results that last!
We help you develop a beautifully-behaved dog that fits with your family and your lifestyle, by showing you how to easily and effectively train them with modern, force-free methods.
CERTIFIED DOG TRAINERS
Qualified & experienced teams, with industry leading instructors
HIGH SUCCESS RATE
We lead by our results & have helped thousands of owners just like you
CERTIFIED DOG TRAINERS
Qualified & experienced teams, with industry leading instructors
HIGH SUCCESS RATE
We lead by our results & have helped thousands of owners just like you
FULLY INSURED
Fully insured for your peace of mind and accredited by industry standards
POSITIVE TRAINING METHODS
Ethical, modern and positive training from our award-winning business
FULLY INSURED
Fully insured for your peace of mind and accredited by industry standards
POSITIVE TRAINING METHODS
Ethical, modern and positive training from our award-winning business
Puppy Training Classes in Sunderland — Over 500 5-Star Reviews
Our Training Graduates
Over the years, our training has helped THOUSANDS of owners just like you to achieve the best foundations with reward-based training! Take a look at some of our happy graduates...
Meet Our Puppy Training Team in Sunderland
Nathan is the senior behaviourist and founder of The Dog Trainers. For the last 13 years, Nathan and his team have helped 5000+ dogs and their owners through puppy training classes in Sunderland and the surrounding area, helping puppies become confident, well‑socialised family dogs.
Our team are highly accredited, including with regulatory bodies ABTC and UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter. Our main goal is to strengthen the dog–human relationship using force‑free, ethical methods, specialising in practical puppy training in Sunderland to make early learning fun and effective.
We have highly qualified Canine Behaviourists with natural abilities to communicate with dogs and degree‑level qualifications in related fields. We also have qualified and accredited dog trainers who have excellent knowledge and skill, and run focused puppy training classes that rapidly address common early‑stage issues.
Our team take on and successfully rehabilitate the most difficult of dogs using kind methods that can be enjoyed by both the dogs in training and their guardians.
Our Founder, Nathan Leighton, is a renowned dog trainer and behaviourist who has spoken worldwide at seminars with hundreds in attendance. He leads our Sunderland puppy training classes, bringing evidence‑based, reward‑focused methods to every session.
Our proven training methods only use force‑free, science‑backed approaches to help you develop a beautifully behaved puppy or dog that fits with your family and your lifestyle, by showing you how to easily and effectively train them with modern, reward‑based methods.
We can't wait to work with you and your puppy in Sunderland and to see what we can achieve together!
How Does It All Work?
Step 1️⃣ - Take The Survey
To start your journey, complete the simple survey at the top of the page to find out if we can help.
As long as we can help with the training issue you are having, you will receive a link to book in a call with one of our friendly dog trainers.
On the date and time you chose, we will call you to find out more about you and your dog.
Step 2️⃣ - Speak To Us
By the end of the call, the dog trainer you are speaking to will have a good understanding about which package you need and how many sessions it will take to resolve your dog training struggles.
From there, the trainer will be able to provide a quote and book your package for your dog.
They will then arrange a first appointment for you at a date and time that is convenient.
Step 3️⃣ - Meet The Trainer
At your first appointment, your allocated trainer or behaviourist will come to you, or you will attend our training facility.
During the session, the trainer / behaviourist will observe you and your dog, create a plan and show you exactly what to do to achieve your goals.
Over the course of your package, your trainer / behaviourist will work with you to make sure that you are getting success in your training.
Contact
You can contact us via Live Chat button at the bottom of the screen or the contact box to the right.
You can also book one of our services online using the calendars at the top of the page under the service you require.
Areas We Cover
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