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Dog Training · Sunderland
South Shields

Dog training in South Shields

Friendly, effective dog training for South Shields owners, from a family who’ve trained dogs across the North East since 2012, built on a police-dog-handler background. Join our weekly group classes a short drive down the coast, or have one-to-one training come to your door.

Two ways to train

How it works if you’re in South Shields

Group classes nearby

Our weekly classes run at Fulwell Methodist Church in Seaburn, roughly 15 minutes down the coast from South Shields, and an easy run past Whitburn and Cleadon. Puppy foundation, intermediate and advanced, from just £10 per 45-minute session. A great way to train alongside other local owners.

One-to-one at your door

Prefer to train at home? We come to you anywhere in South Shields: Westoe, Harton, Cleadon Park, Marsden and beyond. Ideal for reactivity, recall, nervous dogs or specific behaviour issues, with focused sessions and short courses. One-to-one training from £100.

Why owners choose us

Proper training, honest advice

We don’t just train dogs, we train owners too, because a calm, confident dog starts with you. Every dog is an individual, so we take the time to understand them, and we stay in your corner long after the training ends.

  • Police-dog-handler heritage: the highest standard of obedience training
  • Family-run since 2012, with 1,000s of North East dogs trained
  • All breeds and ages, including nervous, reactive, blind and deaf dogs
  • Managing aggression, building confidence and everyday obedience
  • Honest, no-nonsense guidance, we’ll always tell you straight
  • Aftercare for life, we’re here years down the line
Simple pricing

What it costs

£10
Group class (45 min). £40 covers your first 4.
£100
Single 1:1 session
£150
3-day 1:1 course
£250
5-day 1:1 course

One-to-one prices may vary slightly by distance. All sessions subject to availability.

Ready to get started in South Shields?

Give us a call or drop us a message and we’ll help you choose the right class or one-to-one session for you and your dog.

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