Puppy Training Classes South Shields
Give Your Puppy the Best Start with Our Award-Winning South Shields Puppy Classes
- ✅6 Weeks of In-Person Puppy and Adolescence Classes in South Shields
- ✅Expertly Designed by Qualified Canine Behaviourists
- ✅Highly Experienced, Accredited Dog Trainers
- ✅Personalised Attention for Every Puppy
- ✅Proven Results Across Jarrow, Hebburn, Boldon, Cleadon and the surrounding areas of South Tyneside
It's never too early to begin your puppy's training journey, but it can be too late! Enrol now in our popular puppy training classes in South Shields.
Get 7 Days FREE Dog Training
Join HUNDREDS of other dog owners in our Dog Training Academy and train your dog anywhere, anytime with our expert help!
📍 Our South Shields Puppy Training Venue
Looking for puppy classes near you? We run our award-winning puppy training classes in South Shields every week at our popular South Tyneside community venue.
Whether you're based in South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn, Boldon, Cleadon, or central South Tyneside, this venue is ideal for dog owners seeking expert-led, game-based puppy classes.
👇 Select your preferred start date and time below to reserve your puppy's place.
(Classes run weekly for 6 weeks at the same time, with pauses for bank holidays and Christmas weeks):
South Shields Puppy Classes
1 hr weekly • 6 weeks total
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Award-Winning Dog Trainer and Behaviourist
About Our In-Person Puppy Training Classes in South Shields 👇
In The Dog Trainers Puppy Classes in South Shields, Jarrow, and Hebburn, we give you the perfect balance of dogs that want to behave without cues, not just when they are told.
Book now and get your dog prepared for their fun-filled life by joining us on our 6 week course to play GAMES!
We have created some extra special, super-fun games that you can play with your dog to teach them all they will need to be the perfect pup and find value in their proximity to you, so much so that they will never want to leave your side!
Not only do you get to train in class, but we also give you an interactive online course so you can watch the games any time you like AND an awesome goody bag!
ENVIRONMENTAL CONFIDENCE & RECALL
Watch puppies build resilience, focus, and fun skills!
Accreditations and Qualifications
What Is Included In the Puppy Classes?
6 Weeks of In-Person Puppy Classes 📅
Dive into a supportive group environment that's perfect for learning and socialising. Benefit from clear instructions every step of the way.
Personalised Attention 🤝
During each class, our highly qualified and seasoned dog trainers are there to guide you and your puppy individually.
Exclusive Goody-Bag 🎁
Packed with treats, an enrichment toy, a handy clip-on treat bag, and vouchers worth over £25!
Comprehensive Training 🐕🦺
We cover essential skills like loose leash walking, reliable recall, teaching your puppy to drop and leave items, and engaging confidence-building activities.
In-Depth Online Theory Course 🖥️
Delve deep into all things puppy! From managing teething and chewing to mastering toilet training, understanding socialisation, and addressing early fears.
Online Course Access 🔄
Missed a class? No worries! Access the online version of our in-person course to rewatch and catch up at your convenience.
The Perfect Online Puppy Programme 💻
The step-by-step guide for everything you need to know to raise a puppy from day 1 until they are the perfect companion! Everything that we teach you from the in-person course, right at your fingertips.
DID YOU KNOW? 🧠
Your puppy's ability to learn slows down dramatically over the first 9 months of life, so the best time to start training is yesterday, and the next best time is today! 🐶⏳
Who Is This For?
🏥 Vaccinated Companions
Welcoming puppies and dogs that have had their initial jabs and are ready to explore.
📚 Eager Owners
Perfect for those who are keen to delve deeper into dog training and kickstart their journey.
❤️ New Beginnings
Ideal for new puppies and those lovely rescue dogs that have found their forever homes.
🎓 Foundational Training
Catering to dogs that require that essential basic level of training.
🥰 First-Time Owners
Perfect for first-time puppy owners who want expert guidance and support from day one to build a strong, lifelong bond.
🇬🇧📍 South Tyneside Availability
Our services are accessible to dog owners all across South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn, Boldon, Cleadon, and South Tyneside!
Meet Our Training Team
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 Newcastle, Sunderland, South Shields and the rest of the North East, helping puppies, teenagers and adult dogs become confident, well-socialised family dogs.
Our team are highly accredited, including with regulatory bodies IMDTB, APDT, ABTC and UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter. Our main goal is to strengthen the dog–human relationship using force-free, ethical methods, make 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, even where other trainers have tried and failed, 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 team, 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 dog and to see what we can achieve together!
Cancellations, Missed Classes, FAQs & Terms and Conditions
Please expand any section below to read our class rules, FAQs, and full terms & conditions before booking.
If you have a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs, or a dog that may not be suitable for a class environment, please schedule an assessment call before booking.
What Our Clients Say
Real 5-star feedback from happy dog owners across South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and South Tyneside.
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"Sarah was brilliant had working dogs for years, flummoxed by my first pet Bichon Frise. Learnt a lot, looking forwards to the next session."
Lynda Deacon
9 July 2023
"Excellent sessions from a really knowledgeable trainer. Our little frenchie loves the sessions and you can always tell he's enjoyed them."
Gavin Wilson
10 July 2023
"Ralph loves it and has improved massively. Thanks a lot!"
Grant Powton
10 July 2023
"Brilliant…!! We have a beautiful but difficult 16mth old GSD pup and have just had our first 1:1 with Nathan. Made progress within 36 hours!"
chris doe
15 January 2023
"Great service from first contact through to the 6 sessions we had with Denise for our beloved Golden Doodle. Her knowledge is outstanding."
Laura Wiszniewski
10 January 2023
"Had our first session with Nathan yesterday and we feel very positive about Cole training journey, we've already got some homework to be working on!"
Caitlin
11 January 2023
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