Dorsetdogtraining Reviews 120

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional knowledge, supportive approach, and patience, making the training experience highly effective and enjoyable. Many people highlight the positive impact on their dogs' behavior and their own confidence as owners, noting significant improvements in areas like obedience and reactivity. The services, including puppy obedience, reactive dog courses, and gundog training, are frequently described as excellent, with consumers appreciating the practical, easy-to-understand methods and the calm, organized environment. Reviewers also value the helpful products available, which further support their dogs' well-being and training.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We absolutely loved our experience with Dorset Dog Training – Puppy Obedience Stage 1! Sarah and Annie were fantastic – their approach perfectly complemented the training we’d already started at... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would highly recommend Dorset Dog Training. We enrolled our pup on the first and second stage of training and we've seen some incredible results. We've also had a 121 home visit with Sarah for behavio... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've just completed puppy obedience stage 1 and it has been such an invaluable and thoroughly enjoyable experience for all of us. Sarah and Annie provide such a positive, knowledgeable and easy to un... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had a lovely time for the pup social in a safe enclosed area . Lady taking the class was very good and supportive . Only problem was it was totally swamped in deep mud and had no facility to even... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent dog training classes in a calm organised environment. Good consistent advice and support. My puppy is progressing well and enjoys the classes. I have been doing stage 1 classes and looki... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah was amazing. She certainly knows her stuff, she had my dog sussed within a few minutes, and gave very clear and precise guidance, I’m now looking forward to a stress free and happier future. Hig... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We attended the adult dog social group . Although the field was very muddy after a lot of rain it was great to see the dogs running around chasing each other in a safe space. Sarah and Annie were on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took my puppy Birdie along to help with her confidence and to learn the basics and from the first week I could see the difference in her. It has given her a great start to her life with me and helpe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both our dogs have been trained by Sarah and Annie and cannot recommend them highly enough. The training sessions are practical and enjoyable - although I think its us that need to be trained more th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have a 4 yr old pup who has constantly pulled on our walks. I’ve had two sessions with Sarah, and he now walks beside me and I can relax and enjoy our walks! Sarah knows her stuff & explains techniq... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We took our puppy to Dorset Dog Training classes for the first time yesterday. They were very helpful and patient with our unruly puppy. We will definitely be going back. I would recommend Dorset Dog... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend Sarah & Annie at Dorset Dog Training highly enough. We have had Annie running the puppy obedience classes we go to. She keeps very calm, explains everything carefully, checks you ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have taken nine dogs to eleven different classes over the last thirty five years and this is one of the best. Sarah has a down to earth practical approach to dog training and is extremely knowledge... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked a 1-1 session with Sarah to iron out some lead walking issues with my 6 month old Labrador pup. Sarah listened to what I was trying to achieve and quickly gave me advice on how to do this. M... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah is without doubt an excellent trainer. Apart from having a wealth of experience and expertise to draw on, she has a deep understanding of our doggy friends, together with a keen observation of... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just completed the gundog level 3. Brilliant course, the professionalism, patience and expertise of Sarah is second too none. Highly recommended for any improvement you want from your dogs. Looking... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Took my dog up to the adult dog socialisation class. He absolutely loved running round with the other dogs. Great to be able to let him off with other dogs in a safe enclosed area. Sarah and Annie on... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great training methods, followed by clear explanations of why these methods work. Sarah is a great teacher and very patient. My dog loves going to his training class.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastically supportive, helpful & really knowledgeable. Both Sarah & Annie are able to convey that knowledge & understanding of dog behaviour, to you, in the perfect way, making it easy to underst... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had our dog since he was a pup, he's now 11 and getting grumpy. Sarahs visit and tips have give us the confidence that an old dog can learn new tricks. Only 2 days into trying out new techniqu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah impressed us greatly. Her expertise was evident as she quickly understood my dog's behavior. She provided straightforward and detailed advice, giving me confidence in a more peaceful and joyful... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah is very knowledgeable and personable, made me feel assured in understanding the needs of my Dog. Honest straight to the point and assuring regarding the road ahead for my Dogs training.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent dog training classes with Annie. Clear, sensible instructions, and constant advice. Minnie’s behaviour has improved and my confidence has grown. Looking forward to the next training stage... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We started obedience training with Azurite from a very young age — from session 1 and now progressing through session 3. We have three dogs, but she’s the only one we trained properly from a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great gundog training with our 5 month old lab. Sarah is very knowledgeable and knows how to get the best from your puppy within a nice calm environment to learn.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great fun working with my two dogs obedience and Gun dog training. Sarah is patient lots of humour and classes fun for both dog and owner…

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I feel so welcome when I go my dog loves the instructors especially Annie. I am very happy with all the help and support I get. I ave been taking my puppy since he was 4 months old and wouldn’t go any... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah has really helped me with my dogs reactivity .. No faffing footing around .. confront the problem and hey presto it works.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful puppy play.. Ghillie loves having play time with other dogs and it has certainly calmed his reactivity ..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent instruction from Annie, helpful as always. My GSD, Bruno and I always enjoy the training and have lots of positives to take away and work on

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah and her team are amazing. Classes are great fun, dogs love learning and lots of positive affirmation….

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah was amazing! The structure and format of the classes were really enjoyable for me and pup. There was also space to ask questions about any concerns we had.. We came such a long way in 5 weeks, b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the instructions from trainer . Learnt actually quite a lot from her with my German Shep and I thought I was quite experienced . Thank you and look forward to next week Tracey and Ta... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really learning alot with our puppy obedience course. Great location. Sarah is very encouraging and helpful when we need a bit more help. There is so much to choose from in the shop from treats to toy... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crumble has now completed 2 courses and is ready for her third! Highly recommend Dorset dog training.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a puppy obedience class today and have to say Annie was very good and helpful . Could see I was getting a little frustrated but put my mind at ease .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We attended our second adult dog social with Dorset Dog Training this week and enjoyed our time immensely! The lovely trainers are full of advice and knowledge - I learned a lot about dog behaviour a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Puppy thoroughly enjoyed her training class. Both pup and owner learnt lots!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No nonsense, common sense and balanced training from knowledgeable hands on experienced trainers . Would recommended every time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team where very good knew what they where doing and very patient with the humans

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to Dorset dog training feeling quite anxious about the outcome, Sarah very quickly put my mind at rest, she was very thorough with researching my dogs history and observed his behaviour while k... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah is a great trainer, time and patience given to me and my dog.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent knowledge and guidance, me and my dog loved the puppy classes and will be returning for gundog training later.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoying the obedience adolescent classes so far. Good fun and enjoyable. Highly recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are currently halfway through our experience with Dorset Dog Training on Puppy Obedience Stage 1 and finding it so useful! Annie has been fantastic with our energetic cocker spaniel. The classes... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Annie has been fantastic. I’d highly recommend the puppy classes. She is really knowledgeable and responsive even if you need to ask a question outside of the classes. We will be going to the next sta... See more


Company details

  1. Dog Trainer

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Dog Training Groups, Puppy training, 1-2-1 Sessions, Gundog Training and Behaviour Visits. In a secure field or at your own home. Dorset Dog Training offers a complete service for Dog Training right from 8 weeks onwards, whether you want a well behaved dog, behaviour training or a fully trained Gundog we can help.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

120 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Home visit re. Puppy behaviour issues

Having already attended classes, and a 1:1 loose lead walking session with Sarah, we knew exactly who to go to for a home visit to help us with some challenging behavioural issues with our lively 10 month old spaniel. Sarah manages to teach in a very knowledgeable and non judgmental manner. She is friendly and humorous in her approach and her guidance makes perfect sense. She just knows dogs!!! We have work to do, but now have a plan as to what we should be doing to help our pup become the dog that we want.

10 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good trainer

Very good trainer, good clear instructions and a great help with any problems. A good course which builds on the previous weeks activities.

26 November 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

Simply outstanding all round service. No question unanswered, good balanced advice through all stages, from puppy to adulthood. Cannot praise Sarah and Annie enough!

13 October 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff are knowledgeable and friendly

Staff are knowledgeable and friendly, we enjoyed and valued the sessions, the pace was good and atmosphere was encouraging. Always something new to learn when bonding with a new dog. Happy to earn our certificate and proud of the progress we have all made.

27 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic five week course for puppy…

A fantastic five week course for puppy gundog training. Sarah explained each exercise clearly which helped us understand how and why we were working on them. In turn that ensured we were giving the right message to our puppy. Sarah and Annie are very knowledgeable about dog psychology and incredibly calm and patient, helping both dog and human! If the exercise didn’t go right they seemed to have a solution. I feel Truffle and I learnt a huge amount in a short length of time. We both highly recommend these classes and are looking forward to the next stage.

11 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Puppy gundog course...

Having just finished the 5 week puppy gundog course I highly recommend it to any new dog owner. The staff are highly knowledgeable, friendly and happy to offer advice out of class times to nip behaviours in the bud. A relaxed atmosphere with humour added in when things don't always go to plan.

11 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming and friendly staff

Welcoming and friendly staff. Very knowledgeable-happy to answer any questions and give advice.
Happy to answer questions outside of class times.
As a family we have learnt so much during this 5 week course and will definitely be doing the follow on group.
Many thanks to the whole team.

11 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Puppy Gundog course…

Having just completed the Puppy Gundog 5 week course, I can highly recommend Sarah and Annie. As well as learning some basic training techniques each week, they were on hand to answer questions and offered helpful advice for adverse behaviour at home too. Sarah is very knowledgeable and we were confident in following her guidance with our strong willed and very energetic spaniel. Her own dogs are testament to her training skills. Everything was well organised and professional whilst personal and friendly. A great course.

11 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My strong willed springer

Oscar is a very strong willed springer. Sarah and also now Annie have worked wonders with him. He will always be a work in progress. I have still alot of work to do with him.
The knowledge they have is amazing. Highly recommended.

6 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

4 Paws and a waggy tail

Great website full of information.easy ordering easy payments, response is perfect the best i have come across. Thank you dorset dog training 🐾🐶

16 July 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Loose Leash workshop

Would highly recommend Dorset Dog Training. We attended the Loose Leash Walking workshop on 23rd May for our large over excited Goldie who can pull like a train and never walk past another dog without wanting to say hello! Sarah was very welcoming, non judgemental and have us the tools we need to train him going forward. Within an hour of the workshop he was walking beautifully past other dogs which felt amazing! Still a lot of work to do over the coming weeks but feel so much more confident in getting to where we want to be.

23 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I didn't know what to expect ( first…

I didn't know what to expect ( first time for a training class ) Sarah was so good explaining methods and how dogs respond to their owners . I learnt alot and feel more confident with my 10 month old spirited labrador. I would definitely recommend DDT 👌

8 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah has precisely the right approach…

Sarah has precisely the right approach for us, helping us to achieve the "obedience" we wanted for our Golden Retriever.

It's quite a distance from where we live, but it's been worth it as Sarah has helped us to start understanding how we should interact with our dog.

8 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stage 2 beginner obedience

Before deciding to complete stage 2 beginner obedience, I felt like I’d hit a brick wall with training and that we weren’t going to progress any further. Now having completed the course loose lead walking is becoming better everyday a long with other stuff such as greeting other dogs, settling around other dogs and recall. Not only is my dog learning to listen but I have learnt how to train my dog properly. Recommend Dorset dog training!!!

8 May 2024
Unprompted review

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