Dog Trainer Whickham | Dog Training & Puppy Training in Whickham
Is your dog making walks or life at home harder than it should be?
Our Whickham dog trainers can help you build calmer behaviour and better listening.
If your dog pulls, barks, lunges, ignores you, struggles around visitors or your new puppy is testing your patience, you do not have to keep muddling through it alone.
Book your FREE assessment call and get clear advice on the best dog training option for you in Whickham.
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How Can We Help in Whickham?
Top-rated puppy and dog training serving Whickham and surrounding areas.
One to One Adult Dog Training
I have a specific problem that I would like help with.
One to One Puppy Training
I have a puppy that I would like help training.
Puppy and Adolescent Training Classes
I would like to have fun with my dog teaching them new skills in a class.
Award-Winning Dog Trainer and Behaviourist
Dog Training in Whickham for Puppies, Adult Dogs and Behaviour Problems
Living with a dog should mean enjoyable walks, relaxed evenings and a dog you can confidently include in everyday life. When your dog is pulling you down the road, barking at every dog they see, ignoring you when called or struggling to settle at home, it can quickly become stressful instead.
Our dog training in Whickham is designed to help owners get practical, lasting improvements with the problems that are actually affecting day-to-day life. Whether you have a young puppy who needs the right start, a teenage dog who seems to have forgotten everything they knew, or an adult dog with more established behaviour problems, our qualified dog trainers and behaviourists can help.
Dog Training in Whickham for Real-Life Problems
Most owners are not looking for a dog that can perform a perfect routine in a training hall. They want a dog that comes back when called, walks without dragging them along, can pass other dogs more calmly and knows how to settle when friends or family visit. That is where professional dog training can make such a difference.
We can help with common issues including pulling on the lead, poor recall, jumping up, over-excitement, barking, puppy biting, separation problems, resource guarding, fear, aggression and reactivity around dogs or people.
Puppy Training in Whickham
Getting help early can make life with a puppy much easier. Puppy training is about far more than teaching a sit. It is about helping your puppy learn how to cope with the world, focus around distractions, come back when called, walk with you and build the confidence needed to grow into a beautifully behaved adult dog.
If you are searching for puppy training in Whickham because of biting, toileting, chewing, pulling, over-excitement or simply because you want to get things right from the beginning, we can guide you through what matters most.
Help for Reactive and Aggressive Dogs
Walks around Whickham can feel completely different when you are constantly scanning ahead for another dog, cyclist, person or trigger. If your dog barks, lunges, growls or becomes overwhelmed, our behaviour support looks at the whole dog and the reasons the behaviour is happening, rather than treating every dog as though they have the same problem.
The aim is simple: calmer walks, better communication and more confidence for both you and your dog.
Looking for a Dog Trainer Near Whickham?
Our team supports dog owners in Whickham and surrounding Gateshead areas with 1:1 dog training, behaviour support, puppy training and group options where suitable. You will get a clear plan, ongoing support and training that fits the dog in front of us.
If you are ready for calmer walks, reliable recall and a dog that is easier to enjoy life with, book a FREE assessment call and we will help you decide the best next step.
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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!
Accreditations and Qualifications
Why Choose The Whickham Dog Trainer
HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND ACCREDITED
Highly Qualified to BSc level, Accredited in Behaviour and Training and with over 13 years experience.
POSITIVE TRAINING METHODS
Ethical, modern and positive training methods that work quickly and effectively without causing your dog pain or discomfort.
9x AWARDS IN THE UK
We have 9 awards including 2x Best Dog Trainers in the UK, 1x Ethical Dog Trainer of the Year UK, 6x Puppy/Trainer/Behaviourist of the year in the North East.
HIGH SUCCESS RATE
We have over 500 5-Star Reviews with thousands of success stories from owners just like you.
Cancellations, Missed Classes, FAQs & Terms and Conditions
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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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