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
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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
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
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
Friendly, knowledgeable and attentive staff. Clear instructions. Safe environment.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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…
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
Sarah has really helped me with my dogs reactivity .. No faffing footing around .. confront the problem and hey presto it works.
Wonderful puppy play.. Ghillie loves having play time with other dogs and it has certainly calmed his reactivity ..
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
Sarah and her team are amazing. Classes are great fun, dogs love learning and lots of positive affirmation….
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
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
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
Crumble has now completed 2 courses and is ready for her third! Highly recommend Dorset dog training.
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 .
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
Puppy thoroughly enjoyed her training class. Both pup and owner learnt lots!
Good, practical advice matched perfectly to the needs of my dog.
No nonsense, common sense and balanced training from knowledgeable hands on experienced trainers . Would recommended every time
The team where very good knew what they where doing and very patient with the humans
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
Great trainer’s I would definitely recommend this company. Very nice instructors.
Sarah is a great trainer, time and patience given to me and my dog.
Excellent knowledge and guidance, me and my dog loved the puppy classes and will be returning for gundog training later.
Really enjoying the obedience adolescent classes so far. Good fun and enjoyable. Highly recommend
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
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
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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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Whitefield Rd, Bloxworth, BH20, Wareham, United Kingdom
- 07581044304
- dorsetdogtrainer@outlook.com
- dorsetdogtraining.com
Great Dog Trainer with Results!
We have seen a few dog trainers before and not really seen any results, but that all changed once we met Sarah! We have a persistent little Dash and a Manchester Terrier with a whole host of problems between them. Through some group sessions and private sessions, we now have dogs who walk perfectly on the lead, have stopped running completely wild in the house and are starting to be more calm when we have guests over! We now have a good understanding of how to train them and get the best out of them and if it goes south, we'll be back!! haha
7 May 2024
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Highly recommend!!
Just finished puppy obedience training and cannot recommend Sarah highly enough! Class was very well delivered and we were given lots of tips and advice to take away which have been incredibly helpful. Thank you Sarah and Annie! 🤩
28 April 2024
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Learning with Ted
Together with Puppy Ted, I've recently completed the stage 1 course. The course was extremely well run and delivered and full of clear direction and tips for owners. There were no loose or fuzzy sections. Each week was well prepared and followed a staged sequence of learning. Most importantly Ted is making his journey to an adult dog with a well prepared owner. I feel confident that I can make a difference to Ted's well being and will most definitely join the next stage - see if I can get Ted to the stage of Sarah - the instructors - dog, who was brilliant.
30 April 2024
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Excellent Training Result
Within 20 minutes Rebel didn't pull and then another 20 minutes no jumping at the traffic. At home now we go out with him in the garden very little barking whereas before when we didn't go out with him barking all the time.
Sarah is definitely a truly outstanding dog trainer 👏
25 March 2024
Sarah to the rescue...
Sarah is quite literally AMAZING!
Our bonkers 11 month border collie has been putting us through our paces. After training methods we had used with previous collies failed we called in Sarah.
Sarah visited us at home and listened to (or rather saw) the issues we were having. Sarah was completely non judgemental and made us feel completely at ease. She gave us strategies which started working immediately and the improvements we are witnessing are incredible.
Sarah has always been on hand to answer questions along the way.
We start classes too this week which we are very excited about.
Thanks Sarah for being awesome!
17 January 2024
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In control
Excellent training program, I have owned dogs all my adult life, but the one I have now, I didn't know what to do as he has so much attitude!! , big thanks to Sarah for putting us on the right track,my dog is now listening and seems better for it, I now feel in control.
12 November 2023
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A full range of support for dog owners
Sarah has helped us with basic training, and challenging behavioural issues from our GSP. She has a depth of knowledge, and a practical understanding of the psychology of dogs, the causes for their behaviour, and practical remedies to help dog owners get back on track. Whether it is attending one of Sarah’s gun dog training courses, 1:1 training, a home visit or an in-depth behavioural assessment, Sarah combines her depth of knowledge with her ability to put clients at ease, enabling us to build our confidence as dog owners. These are rare skills that make Sarah and Dorset Dog Training stand out as exceptional.
8 July 2023
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Gundog training for beginners
Sarah is a top trainer, this was a great course both myself and my springador gained so much from the experience, really enjoyable.
25 April 2023
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Rogan First met Sarah 9 moths ago for help…
First met Sarah 9 moths ago for help with our Red Setter never believed that we would reach where we are now !
Attended the pet gun dog course and Rogan will now sit and wait ignore other dogs loose lead walk and even some retrieving 🐕
Will continue to attend courses as having a dog who listens and is great to walk is such a bonus
Thank you Sarah
1 July 2023
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Outstanding dog trainer!
Sarah is phenomenal! Before she came and visited us we couldn’t even leave the room without our little sausage dog crying and going insane. Now he is way better alone, and I am able to work upstairs all day whilst he is happy downstairs with no crying! After our puppy got a bit older, he started barking a lot at other dogs during walkies, but Sarah taught us wonderful techniques for loose leash walking and dog reactivity and now he is amazing, friendly and playful with people and dogs. As well as the one on one visits, her group training sessions are excellent! We always have a good time and learn so much. We couldn’t have done it without her. She is so kind, friendly, very responsive and knows exactly what the dog and the owner need to have a better respectful relationship. I couldn’t recommend her enough. Thank you Sarah for everything you did for us and our little Banana boy! :)
1 July 2023
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Absolutely amazing 🤩
Absolutely amazing 🤩 Sarah could see where I was going wrong in an instant. Prior to my visit from Sarah I was at my wits end about my dog Lunas behaviour which I didn’t know how to handle at all and made me so anxious. In just and hour and half with Sarah I learnt so many coping techniques for both me and Luna and in just a week I have noticed a huge difference. Sarah is magic. I cannot recommend her services enough. Thank you
22 February 2023
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Great course
Great course, Sarah is very reassuring if we are stuck with dog behaviour especially. Very enjoyable and great results.
5 February 2023
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Training was really easy to follow and…
Training was really easy to follow and has helped in many ways, thanks Sarah!
5 February 2023
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Help with a reactive dog
I have a young dog who had become reactive with other dogs following an attack by 2 large dogs. Sarah was able to instantly assess where our problems lay and give me tools to help myself and my dog move forward in a more positive manner. I would definitely recommend Sarah
10 January 2023
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Fantastic friendly professional support for your dog!
Sarah came to my home to help me with my French bulldog Queenie with a separation anxiety issues surrounding being left alone at home.
Sarah was friendly, knowledgeable and had a fantastic way of teaching that took the stress out of the situation, keeping myself and Queenie calm to be able to see improvement in her behaviour from just one session.
I now feel like I have the skills to be able to train Queenie that it is OK to be alone from time to time. Before I was at a loss and convinced my dog would never settle well we managed 20 minutes in her crate on the first session with minimal barking. This is absolutely huge progress for Queenie.
She will be 2 years old in November and I had struggled ever since to get her to be comfortable with her own company.
Sarah has changed what was an extremely negative experience in my house with my dog into one which looks much more positive.
I 100% recommend you using Dorset Dog Training for help, guidance and support with your dogs needs.
13 September 2022
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Amazing
I’ve found keeping my dogs focus on me pretty much impossible! She just wanted to go and play with every other dog and ignore what I had to say. Sarah showed me some games/tricks but more importantly gave me confidence! By the end of the hour I was able to keep her focus even with another dog nearby.
13 September 2022
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At last someone who listened t
At last someone who listened to our needs and what we wanted for our one year old Red Setter
We were taught how to use lead and method to control him on walks so we could enjoy them again
Only been one week since and already we can see a difference we will return to do recall training
Can’t recommend highly enough
7 September 2022
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