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Our curated list of the best professionals in the Abingdon area.
With its beautiful riverside setting on the Thames, trainers in Abingdon are experts at teaching dogs to be calm and well-behaved around water and in a busy market town.
12 S Row, Chilton, Didcot OX11 0RT
We attend dog training sessions with Krissy’s Canines and have done since our boy was a tiny pup. Krissy is knowledgeable, patient, passionate, supportive and professional. Our boy continues to make progress in his time - like humans, that’s quickly picking up something’s, whilst taking a while to get others. We’ve been going since he was 12 weeks old - now nearly a year old. But we never feel rushed, and our group is lovely. The mix of enrichment, fun and learning is the right combination for us. It’s a social event for our boy as much as it is school! He’s made sweet friendships - his social skills and dog etiquette are certainly improved due to these weekly meet ups. He even had sports day! Krissy’s classes are more than just ticking boxes to pass levels. It’s about your relationship with your dog- them doing things because they want to - because they look to you, and not because they’re scared of you if they don’t. That’s definitely working for us.
I have discovered Krissy from a recommendation when we first got Luca. We started with some training classes to build confidence as we got our puppy already 7 months old. We learned quite a lot about how to do obedience training and the behaviour of our dog on those classes. I personally also really enjoyed attending as I found them really relaxing but unfortunately due to crazy work schedules I could not always attend. Since we really trusted her from the very beginning, we started having Krissy to walk Luca which was a great confidence build for our puppy Luca. He really comes back home happy! Totally recommend as a great socialisation for your dog and Krissy really understands dogs behaviour and we trust her always with Luca!! Posting a happy wink from him on his walks!
Krissy is great with my dog. My little dog always gets really excited when it is the paddock day and my dog can meet all her friends.
Can’t recommend enough! Krissy is reliable, loves our dog and has great knowledge to give him the best care! Thanks Krissy 🐾
Krissy is quite honestly the most amazing, kindest and caring dog walker you could ask for. My little Winnie absolutely her adores her walk days. I couldn’t recommend Krissy enough!
4 Hethe Rd, Hardwick, Bicester OX27 8SS
Very good service, very helpful & informative people. Big improvement in my dogs behaviour, thank you Ashley!
Ash is amazing and has put me and my dog down the correct path to help me in the future. Ash has given me tips and hints on how work with my dog to get best out of him and to improve our relationship. It was amazing to see the change in my dogs behaviour so quickly after just one lesson. Really appreciate the help that ash has given me.
The sessions with Ash are brilliant. Clearly he is an expert in his field and is very happy to share the knowledge he has gained. His training has had a huge impact on my puppies progress, delivering great results with walking on and off the lead and socialisation with other dogs. We can’t thank him enough
I first met Ashley approximately 12 years ago in Herefordshire. I booked a puppy lesson with my new GSD and a lesson with my adult GSD. Each lesson lasted one and half hours .The lessons were very informative . Ashley was friendly, helpful, full of knowledge plus everything “dog”. From that point on, following the rules and training shown, my beloved GSD’s led a wonderful life. My current 6 month old GSD started to show some reactivity and I knew it was time to touch base again with Ashley. One lesson with Ashley and the problem was sorted. Ashley was so helpful with lots of advice moving forward and was very keen to cover everything before he left. Ashley is a hands on trainer and demonstrates what is expected and how it works. I would 100% recommend Ashley for any breed of dog and their problems. If you are lucky enough to meet his dogs you will see exactly how and why his methods and knowledge work.
I have had a really positive experience with Vislor training and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable trainer. Everything has been very quick and easy in terms of contacting them and getting set up with a trainer.Kevin (my dog) has a great rapport with our trainer Ash and I get continued support via text when I’m unsure of something.
14 Harts Cl, Kidlington OX5 1AZ
We were ready to give up on our puppy until we met Tatiana. She has restored our faith . Supportive , goes over and above and obviously loves what she does. She’s firm but kind to the puppies . Having had Tatiana come to our house which I think is the best thing we did , we’ve now joined her follow on classes for older puppies and will be enjoying her scent class later in the year . We would like to thank you Tatiana because without you we would have rehomed him. Thank you from all of us .
Excellent puppy training - highly recommend this team!
We really enjoyed the puppy classes with Tatiana and Liz. Our puppy was older (7 months old) than the other puppies and was made to feel very welcome by the trainers and the other dog owners. It was a friendly group. The classes covered the basics with lots of individual advice and tips shared. We were lucky with the weather and it was great being able to do most of the classes outside in the field. It was a very practical class and the dogs were engaged in activities most of the time. I would highly recommend the classes and hope to continue further training with the team.
Highly recommend Tatiana's Adult dog courses. We have now completed 2 'blocks' of classes and I am really keen to continue. Compared to the puppy training we did elsewhere, these classes are worlds apart. The small classes means that the lessons can be tailored to what the specific dogs/humans need, rather than following a strict plan. Tatiana's ability to adapt challenges dependant on each breed, proves a wealth of experience with dog behaviour not just generic instructions. On top of that the lessons are fun and something I look forward to each week. Thank you so much x
Amazing dog trainer that made lots of progress with my puppy!
Grange Beck, Didcot OX11 7NP
I’ve been absolutely delighted with Amanda and her team, having recently stopped working from home and needing support with my German Shorthaired Pointer during the day. Amanda shows the utmost professionalism - she is highly experienced and also clearly loves what she does and does an excellent job. I love getting the photo updates and am convinced my dog is in the best hands. I was worried about leaving her but any anxiety dissipated straight away. We are very lucky and I cannot recommend SOPS highly enough.
Fantastic, friendly and caring service from South Oxon Pet Services. Amanda recently looked after our 3 cats, coming in twice a day to ensure they had everything they needed and keeping them busy with cat treat puzzles and other games. I always worry about leaving the cats but Amanda kept us reassured with plenty of photos and videos. Highly recommend!
I first used SOPS 8 years ago for my Cockapoo Cracker. I was anxious about leaving him for the first time but he had a wonderful stay . It was lovely to see daily photos of him on Facebook while I was away. Amanda and Tony are friendly and easy to get on with and provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment for the animals they look after. Cracker and I moved away to Wales a few years ago but I recently used their services again. Cracker made himself at home instantly as if he’d never been away and on my return, apart from being delighted to see me of course, he was relaxed and clearly had a wonderful holiday too. Thank you SOPS. I highly recommend their services to anyone.
I have known Amanda for several years as she used to occasionally look after our dog who we sadly lost last summer. We now have a rescue spaniel who hadn't been socialised sufficiently and could be anxious around other dogs. After only a handful of sessions in their wonderful private paddock, we can see Willow's confidence improving. Amanda and her team provide a safe and caring environment for our much loved pets and I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.
Amanda/Nicky ensured our girls were well looked after over the Christmas break. Easy comms and cute daily updates with pictures. Competitively priced and professional approach. Would recommend their services.
Sewell Cl, Abingdon OX14 3YJ
I thoroughly recommend Jeeves and Woofster to take care of your pets. We use them for cat sitting while on holiday and receive total stress free service from them. They do not hesitate to go the extra mile when required.
Our dog Mabel absolutely loves Sonia and her team of dogwalkers. The walks are always varied, the care outstanding and the photographs we get are wonderful. J&W have given Mabel so much and she loves her staycations boarding with Sonia. Simply J&W goes above and beyond to give the best a dog deserves.
It is no exaggeration to say we’d be lost without the J&W crew. Our dog adores Sonia and her walking team, their communication is outstanding, the walks are long and varied and we often receive a cleaner dog back than the one who left! Our dog has boarded with Sonia and it’s such a comfort to know he’s in good hands living his best doggie life in a home away from home. The lovely picture updates and thoughtful birthday shout outs are a lovely touch too.
Blu has been a Jeeves and Woofster dog since 2019 and I have never once regretted leaving him in the hands of Sonia and her capable team. He is always exhausted, clean and happy on his return and I am glad that I don’t have to leave him in anyone else’s hands.
I thought it was time to update my review from 8 years ago. Zia is now nearly 10 and has been with Jeeves and Woofster all this time. She absolutely loves her walks with Sonia and team, and it gives us break once a week. As I said in my previous review Sonia and team are all extremely professional. If there are any issues with traffic or weather etc Sonia will always let you know the plan. Thanks
Welcome to your guide to the best dog trainers in Abingdon. This historic market town is a great place for dog owners. Finding a trainer who can help your dog be a polite companion is key. Our list focuses on professionals who use positive, modern, and effective training methods.
Whether you need a puppy class for essential socialisation, one-to-one obedience sessions to improve leash skills, or advanced training, you'll find an expert here. The trainers we list are experienced in handling the needs of dogs in the Abingdon area.
For more significant behavioural challenges like anxiety or reactivity, we recommend a certified dog behaviourist. These specialists, serving the Abingdon area, can provide detailed assessments and create a tailored behaviour modification plan to help your dog feel more secure.