Washington and Gateshead Puppy Classes
Give Your Puppy the Best Start at Eighton Banks Village Hall
- ✅6 Weeks of In-Person Puppy Classes in Washington & Gateshead
- ✅Expertly Designed by Qualified Canine Behaviourists
- ✅Highly Experienced, Accredited Dog Trainers
- ✅Personalised Attention for Every Puppy
- ✅Convenient Wednesday Evening Slots at Eighton Banks Village Hall
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 Washington & Gateshead.

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!
📍 Washington and Gateshead Venue
We run our award-winning puppy training classes at Eighton Banks Village Hall, ideal for puppy owners across Washington, Gateshead, Birtley, Low Fell, Springwell, and surrounding areas.
👇 Select your preferred start date and time below to reserve your puppy's place.
(Classes run weekly for 6 weeks on Wednesday evenings at the same time):
Washington & Gateshead Puppy Classes
1 hr weekly • 6 weeks total
Total Course Amount
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Award-Winning Dog Trainer and Behaviourist









About Our Washington & Gateshead Puppy Training Classes 👇
In The Dog Trainers Puppy Classes in Washington & Gateshead, 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 at Eighton Banks Village Hall!
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.
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.
