Functional Dog Obedience Training in Darlington
Learn to Train Your Perfect Companion Dog
We train you to train them with simple & effective training methods that help create an unbreakable life-long partnership between you and your best friend.
Obedience Training
A Well-Behaved Dog is a Happy Dog
And a Happy Dog means a Happy Owner!
Whether you are training a puppy from scratch or only just starting to formally train your 3-year old adult dog that’s got a bit out-of-hand, there’s a solution for you.
There are a variety of group obedience class options where your dog can meet other friends, or you could opt for 1-on-1 personal consultations to address specific issues. Either way, you can be sure that both you and your dog will learn and grow together.
Our Obedience and Behaviour Classes
There's a Class for That!
There are a range of classes that can help your puppy develop, your adult dog learn new tricks and solutions to some common behavioural issues, such as reactivity and leash pulling.
Puppy Classes
Adult & Adolescent Classes
Speciality Classes & Workshops
Events, Classes & Workshops
Next Upcoming Event
Socialise Both You and Your Dog
Walks, Talks, Social Events, Training Tips, Competitions, huge discounts on classes are available for Members and more! Meet with others, share experiences and socialise your dog. You'll all have a blast!
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Recent Newsletters
Train Together and Realise Your Dreams!
As our discussion around Reactivity wraps up, we shift attention to desensitisation of our reactive dog to other dogs, by spending time training alongside other dogs in a controlled environment and focusing on the upcoming Community Dog Training initiative, offering accessible and affordable dog training for owners.
Are You Leading or Being Led?
Our reactivity discussion continues as we explore making significant progress by changing dynamics and establishing leadership. Creating boundaries within our home environment is a vital aspect that contributes to gaining respect and managing arousal levels prior to heading out on a walk.
React! Don’t Do It….
Reactivity seems to be more prevalent these days, posing challenges for many dog owners. But how can we cope with it and eradicate it completely? With many owners struggling to effectively address it, this ultimately results in a life of anxiety and distress for both the owners and their beloved pets.
I Had a Dream…
Join us as we reveal the initial vision for DOT Academy. Be warned though: If you don’t want a well-trained dog and are not prepared to enjoy the life-long company of a well-behaved companion that you can take virtually anywhere, then this may not be the place for you!
Training Your Dog is Rewarding & Brings You Closer Together
About
Functional Dog Obedience Training
Functional Obedience Training is a method of training your dog to be comfortable and behave appropriately in different environments, resulting in a well-rounded companion dog that is able to confidently accompany you almost anywhere.
It includes and focuses on base obedience training as you would usually expect and translates that into real world application.
But it doesn’t stop there! Continue to train your dog through basic obedience to intermediate and advanced levels.
At Home
Obedience training starts at home & builds confidence in having a well-behaved dog.
Cafes & Bars
Be quiet, settled and comfortable in dog-friendly cafes, pubs & restaurants.
Socialisation
Ability to greet other dogs appropriately & developing that important 'core social group'.
Meeting People
Be confident meeting new people, be it adults or children, without being overactive.
On Walks
Walk nicely by your side when going on walks, with no pulling or lunging on the leash.
Off Leash
Reliably recall your dog to come to you when they are playing off leash.
Public Transport
Confidently use public transport to travel easily, especially if you don't drive.
Busy Places
Develop skills to be comfortable in busier and noisier environments.
Membership Options
A Membership subscription is required to access our Private Club. Choose the option that suits you best.
Standard
£14.99 / Month
The perfect solution for those who want to ‘plug-in’ to all that the Club has to offer and join up with like-minded people on a regular basis.
- Access to all website content
- Discounted Obedience Classes
- Standard Social Meet-ups & Events are Free
- 25% Discount on 1-2-1 Consultations
- Discounts on Premium Events
- Access to a Private Group (Facebook)
Basic
£1
This one-off membership option is Ideal for those who want to keep track of what’s going on in the club and wish to take part in the occasional obedience class or social event.
- Access to basic website content
- Access to occasional premium content
- Full Price Classes
- Pay for Social Meet-ups & Events
1-2-1
Training Consultations
As well as Dog Obedience Training, we also undertake extensive Dog Owner Training to ensure that you and your dog are working firmly from the same page.
There are a variety of Consultation options available depending on your needs – whether you opt to take an ad-hoc session or two every now and again, or commit to more extensive training with one of our packages.
We are certain that there is an option that suits you and can help you get on the road to dog training success!
Testimonials
Happy Owners
Here's what some of our clients are saying...
Our dog was pulling on the lead, charging after other dogs and generally had bad manners. Within a few weeks he was a completely different dog.
Ms O Uta (Nero)
Our German Shepherd needed basic training. Being a farm dog, he wasn't leash trained and didn't know one command. Now his repertoire increases weekly.
Mr M Nimmo (Danny)
