Dog Trainer Wideopen | Dog Training & Puppy Training in Wideopen
Is your dog ignoring you the moment something more interesting appears?
Build better focus, calmer walks and reliable everyday behaviour with expert help in Wideopen.
If your dog is pulling, barking, lunging, refusing recall or your puppy is becoming a handful, our Wideopen dog trainers can help.
Book your FREE assessment call and get a clear plan for the behaviour you want to change.
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How Can We Help in Wideopen?
Top-rated puppy and dog training serving Wideopen 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 Wideopen for Puppies and Behaviour Problems
Your dog's your best friend, but that relationship is sometimes strained by their bad behaviour. Do you find that your dog is loud, messy, or destructive to the point where it's causing you a lot of upset?
You feel like you've tried everything - books, videos, recommendations from friends - but your dog still won't listen, and it's beginning to strain other areas of your life.
Thankfully at South Shields Dog trainer, we believe any issue can be solved with the right approach.
Our award-winning dog training can help boisterous pups chill out, fearful dogs feel more confident, and loud dogs use their indoor voice!
What Bad Habits Can A Dog Trainer Stop?
All dogs may, at some point, develop unwanted behaviours. We know you love your dog, but some issues like aggression, constant barking, and non-stop chewing can be emotionally upsetting and make your relationship stressful. Perhaps you'd like your dog to trust you more and listen to you when you call them. Or, you'd like to stop feeling so worried about how they may act when introduced to new pets or people.
Dog training can help a wide range of issues, no matter how severe or persistent. Whether your pup is young and needs help understanding basic commands, a rescue dog with behavioural problems that stem from their past, or your dog has been through a traumatic event and gets aggravated by certain situations.
We believe that all problems can be solved through a kind and personalised approach to dog training.
Dog Training We Offer in Wideopen
If you live in Wideopen and want to benefit from dog training
that'll last your dog a lifetime, we can help! We offer non-forceful classes and courses to help train your dog. We can even provide personalised training on a one-to-one basis and even online. All methods are kind, compassionate, and recognise your dog's individual issues and personality.
Book Your Pup's Assessment
To learn more about dog ownership and to strengthen the bond with your furry friend, get in touch. We'd love to book you in for a one-to-one assessment so we can identify the best training approach for you and your dog. Book your assessment now, or give South Shield Dog trainer a call today.
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FREE Dog Training HereMeet 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!
Accreditations and Qualifications
Why Choose The Wideopen 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
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.
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
"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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