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    Award winner Dog and puppy training and behaviour in Bedlington - Bedlington Dog Trainer

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    We can assist! Whether you need assistance with puppy training or aggression-related behaviours, our experts and professionals are available to assist you.

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    How Can We Help in Bedlington?

    Top-rated puppy and dog training serving Bedlington and surrounding areas.

    One to One Adult Dog Training

    One to One Adult Dog Training

    I have a specific problem that I would like help with.

    One to One Puppy Training

    One to One Puppy Training

    I have a puppy that I would like help training.

    Puppy and Adolescent Training Classes

    Puppy and Adolescent Training Classes

    I would like to have fun with my dog teaching them new skills in a class.

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    Dog Trainer in Bedlington

    It would be difficult to find someone who disagrees with the statement that dog ownership is excellent. However, despite how wonderful it is to have a dog in your life, you must ensure that they act appropriately. This might be difficult without the proper knowledge, which is where this Bedlington dog trainer comes in.

    Based on your needs, we provide puppy training and dog training lessons. You may enrol in these programs and receive the assistance you need for your dog if you live in the Bedlington region. These might be problems at home or when you're out walking.

    The Bedlington Dog Trainer can provide a variety of services due to his vast expertise and experience in training a variety of canines. This contains a comprehensive dog training bundle that addresses a variety of topics and training that will help your dog with a specific problem.

    Problems with barking, tugging when walking, leaping on people, and recall reaction. These are only a few of the essential difficulties that the Bedlington Dog Trainer can assist you with. All of which will help you to enjoy dog ownership once more.

    Dog Training in Bedlington

    When it comes to dog training, it is important to start teaching your dog as soon as possible. In Bedlington, Nathan Leighton and his crew, the Bedlington Dog Trainer, provides a specialised puppy training service. These seminars address a variety of considerations for prospective puppy owners.

    Socialization is an essential aspect of training since your puppy will interact with other dogs and humans. However, the lectures also teach recall responses and how the animals respond to orders.

    You will learn more about how you should engage with your dog. This might happen when playing or walking. These are essential abilities that can transform the time you spend with your dog.

    While it is possible to study these skills at home, it is far simpler to succeed in a classroom setting.

    Nathan Leighton, Bedlington Dog Trainer

    Nathan Leighton, the man behind Bedlington Dog Trainer, has worked with a variety of canines for years. However, he specialises in working with dogs that have developed fear, aggression, or reactivity over time.

    Nathan Leighton is completely trained, fully qualified, and fully recognised as a canine behaviourist. This ensures that you are in good hands and that your dog will always receive the finest training possible.

    Nathan Leighton has assembled a group of trainers who now work alongside him, taking on their own cases and resolving them in a satisfactory manner.

    In addition to addressing the fundamentals in class, our trainers will provide you with all the knowledge and experience you need to continue your progress at home.

    Need assistance with your pet? Contact our team to learn how we can improve the lives of you and your dog!

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    Meet Our Training Team

    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 Gateshead, South Shields, Sunderland 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!

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    Why Choose The Bedlington Dog Trainer

    HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND ACCREDITED

    HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND ACCREDITED

    Highly Qualified to BSc level, Accredited in Behaviour and Training and with over 13 years experience.

    POSITIVE TRAINING METHODS

    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

    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

    HIGH SUCCESS RATE

    We have over 500 5-Star Reviews with thousands of success stories from owners just like you.

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    What Our Clients Say

    Real 5-star feedback from happy dog owners across Newcastle, Gateshead, Jesmond and Tyne and Wear.

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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

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    "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

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    "Ralph loves it and has improved massively. Thanks a lot!"

    Grant Powton

    10 July 2023

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    "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

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    "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

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    "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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