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    Dog Trainer Hexham | Hexham Dog Training

    Do you wish your dog would listen to you?

    Try out the best dog training service in the country - as voted for by the public!

    The situation is not hopeless, as we can assist. We are qualified and accredited experts who can help you with everything from puppy training to aggression issues.

    You may jump right in by signing up for one of our courses or scheduling a FREE Assessment Call with one of our experts.

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    How Can We Help in Hexham?

    Top-rated puppy and dog training serving Hexham 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 Trainers in Hexham

    You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't think dog ownership is awesome. It's great to have a dog in the house, but you still need to train it properly. This is when the expertise of this Hexham, dog trainer comes in handy.

    Depending on your needs, we provide lessons for both puppies and adult dogs. You may enrol in these professionally taught courses, and get the assistance you and your dog need, if you live in the Hexham region. Things like these may occur at home or on your travels.

    The Hexham Dog Trainer has extensive expertise with a wide variety of canines and can provide a wide range of services as a result. A variety of problems, as well as solutions to a single problem, may be addressed in this comprehensive dog training bundle.

    Problems with barking, tugging on walks, leaping on people, and the recall command. The Dog Trainer in Hexham can aid you in many other important ways, too. The sum of which will restore your pleasure in canine companionship.

    Canine Obedience Instruction

    It's ideal to start your dog off on the right paw when it comes to training. Because of this, the Hexham Dog Trainer, led by Nathan Leighton, provides a specialised puppy training service for the city. The many considerations of novice puppy ownership are covered in these courses.

    Since your puppy will be interacting with both canine and human companions, teaching him or her to get along with others is an important element of training. On the other hand, the lessons also focus on recall reaction and how they behave in response to your directions.

    How you and your dog should interact is covered in more detail. This may occur when you are at play or on a stroll. These are important knowledge and abilities that may significantly alter the time you spend with your dog.

    Although these skills may be acquired alone, they are more straightforward to master in a classroom context.

    Nathan Leighton, Hexham Dog Trainer

    The Hexham Dog Trainer is run by Nathan Leighton, who has spent years in the field. However, his expertise is in helping dogs who have developed anxiety, reactivity, or aggression.

    Nathan Leighton has completed all of the requirements for certification as a canine behaviourist. This ensures that both you and your dog will get top-notch care and training at all times.

    Nathan Leighton has built a staff of trainers to work with him, each of whom handles their own cases and sees them through to a successful conclusion.

    Our instructors will not only introduce the fundamentals in class but will also provide you with the resources you need to continue developing these skills in the comfort of your own home.

    Do you need assistance with your dog? Contact our company now to find out how we can better your life and the life of 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 Hexham 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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