The biggest market, with royal parks, heaths, canals and a lot of flats. Residential training, 1-2-1 and behaviourists.
United Kingdom
Find a dog trainer in the UK
Tell us about your dog and your postcode, and K9PN will refer your request to a professional trainer who covers your area. Pick your city for local walks, rules and postcodes. We are building our UK network, so we match requests as trainers join each area.
- 13 cities so far: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Nottingham
- Puppies, lead pulling, recall, anxious and reactive dogs
- Free to send. K9PN is a referral service and does not train dogs
Find a dog trainer near youTell us about your dog and your full postcode so we can find the nearest trainer.K9PN is a referral service and does not train dogs. Your details are shared with the trainer we refer you to so they can contact you about your request. See our Privacy Policy for how we use your data and your rights under UK GDPR.
Cities
Dog training by city
Each page covers local parks, football days, rules and postcodes.
Canals, big parks and the edge of the Peak District. Puppy training, 1-2-1 and residential programmes.
Canals, huge parks and suburbs. Puppy training and 1-2-1, with room for residential programmes.
Parks, abbey ruins and Yorkshire countryside. Puppy training and 1-2-1 sessions.
Docks, big parks and beaches. Easy to rank for 1-2-1 and puppy training.
Woods, rivers and the Peak District on the doorstep. Puppy training and 1-2-1 sessions.
Hills, harbourside and big green spaces. Puppy training and behaviourist searches are strong here.
Quayside, the Town Moor and the Northumberland coast. Puppy training and 1-2-1 sessions.
Parks, the Clyde and Scotland’s own dog laws. Strong demand for behaviourists and 1-2-1.
Castle, hills and the Water of Leith. Puppy training and behaviourist help under Scotland’s dog laws.
A compact capital with riverside parks, a bay and the valleys behind it. Puppy training and 1-2-1 sessions.
Hills above the city, a working waterfront and big parks. Puppy training and 1-2-1 sessions.
Parks, the River Trent and Sherwood Forest country. Puppy training, 1-2-1 and recall work.
How it works
From request to trainer in three steps
K9PN is a referral service. We do not train dogs. Trainers set their own prices and programs.
Share your dog’s age and breed, what you want help with, and your full postcode. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
K9PN is a referral service. Based on what you need and where you live, we refer your request to a professional trainer who covers your area.
The trainer contacts you to talk through your goals, pricing and scheduling. You decide whether it is a fit.
Dog rules across the UK
Some rules apply across Great Britain. A dog must be microchipped by eight weeks old, with the owner’s details kept up to date. A dog in a public place must wear a collar with a tag showing the owner’s name and address. A dog that is dangerously out of control in a public place is a criminal offence, and the owner is responsible.
Northern Ireland has its own rules, including a dog licence for every dog. Beyond that, England and Wales use Public Spaces Protection Orders set by each council, while Scotland uses dog control notices under the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010. For walks in the countryside, read the Countryside Code (England and Wales) or the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
How to choose a dog trainer in the UK
Dog training is not a regulated profession in the UK, so anyone can call themselves a trainer. Questions worth asking any trainer in the UK:
- Which methods do you use? Look for reward-based training and a trainer who can explain exactly what they will do with your dog.
- Do you hold public liability insurance, and what experience do you have with dogs like mine?
- Can I watch a class or session first, or speak to someone you have trained?
- If my dog’s behaviour might have a medical cause, will you work with my vet? For fear, aggression or sudden changes, see your vet first.
The Kennel Club and the RSPCA both publish free guidance on training and behaviour.
Common questions
Is K9PN a dog training company?
No. K9PN is a referral service and does not train dogs. We pass your request to a professional trainer who covers your area. It costs you nothing to send a request.
Is dog training regulated in the UK?
No. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer, so check methods, insurance and experience, and ask to see a session first.
Which UK cities do you cover?
We are starting with London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Bristol, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Nottingham. Put your full postcode in the form and we will tell you if we can match you.
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For dog trainers
Are you a dog trainer in the UK?
K9PN passes local dog-training requests like the ones on this page to professional trainers in the area so new-client inquiries reach you without you running ads. We also build the website, CRM, booking and follow-up that turn those enquiries into booked clients. Book a call to ask about availability in your area.
Types of dog training
Types of dog training in the UK
Pick the kind of help your dog needs, then choose your city for a page covering costs, what to expect and how to choose a trainer.
Toilet training, early socialisation, lead manners and the basics that set a puppy up well.
Puppy training in LondonPuppy training in ManchesterPuppy training in BirminghamPuppy training in GlasgowPuppy training in EdinburghPuppy training in CardiffPuppy training in BelfastCalm, structured help for dogs that bark, lunge or struggle around other dogs and people.
Reactive dog training in LondonReactive dog training in ManchesterReactive dog training in BirminghamReactive dog training in GlasgowReactive dog training in EdinburghReactive dog training in CardiffReactive dog training in BelfastA reliable recall and relaxed lead walking, built up gradually around real-world distractions.
Recall and lead training in LondonRecall and lead training in ManchesterRecall and lead training in BirminghamRecall and lead training in GlasgowRecall and lead training in EdinburghRecall and lead training in CardiffRecall and lead training in BelfastGentle, step-by-step support for dogs that cannot cope when left alone.
Separation anxiety training in LondonSeparation anxiety training in ManchesterSeparation anxiety training in BirminghamSeparation anxiety training in GlasgowSeparation anxiety training in EdinburghSeparation anxiety training in CardiffSeparation anxiety training in BelfastFind a dog trainer near you
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