Top 5 Dog Trainers in Barnet

Jamie came to us a week ago and was brilliant. I had problems with a few things but the main one was toilet training. He talked me through and we had a training session. Now, one week later my dog is toilet trained. I cannot recommend this person highly enough and will be keeping in touch for any future problems. If you are struggling with Puppy/Dog training then this is for you.

Jamie is phenomenal. He gave me such generous and solid advice, and just hearing his perspective on our dog's behavior has already done so much and brought about such positive change for our dog and for us. I'm really grateful and look forward to working with Jamie in future!

Uptown Dogs become an extension of your family very quickly. Jamie and Ludmila are exceptional. They care for my family pup deeply and go the extra mile to make sure he is well looked after. The walks are just one part of what they do — they are always happy to share advice and tips so that our pup thrives. This is a rare duo. We are grateful to have them in our lives.

More than just a dog trainer! We’ve had so much advice and guidance in such a short period of time, from people who genuinely understand, have huge experience and care. Our 15 week old puppy is calm and listening to our instructions really well. We’ve been taught great techniques. Highly recommend using Up Town dogs.

We have had a super positive experience with Jamie. We had an initial phone call with him soon after our pup came home, several 1 on 1 training sessions and lots of follow ups via WhatsApp. Jamie has been super helpful in all elements of new puppy ownership that extends far beyond skills training, his advice has been invaluable in understanding our pups behaviour too. He gives you genuine honest advice and also prompts you to think about your own actions/role in why your pup might be behaving a certain way. Would highly recommend to anyone! Katherine & Hugh

Had a private session for our pup with Clare who was brilliant. Very professional, knowledgeable and the session was fun (for us and our pup!). Learnt lots not just about walking confidently and recall which was the aim of the session but also about our pups health and gut which we had questions about. Will defo use Clare again and recommend her to anyone!

Finley came to us as a nervous rescue dog over 4 years ago. Through this time, we have used many of Clare and Andy's services, including dog walking, day care, and training sessions (1:1 and group). It is hard to put into words how incredibly helpful they have all been. Not only have we felt part of their family but support was always provided with Finley's wellbeing at the heart. If you are looking for holistic support that provides fabulous care, attention to their individual needs, and can significantly improve your relationship with your dog, then Clare and Andy are the best choice you could make.

Claire has been an absolute life saver! After an hour with Claire we had all the tools we needed to convert our long-term foster beagle from a food-obsessed ball of anxiety and nerves into a calm and satisfied boy. The incessant barking has reduced by 95% and he’s so much happier in himself. And I’m happier knowing that friends and family don’t mind coming over to my home now too! I’m looking forward to this 13 and a half year old boy being able to enjoy his golden years feeling calm and happy. Thank you Claire, from Bailey and I, for all your help!

Our puppy, Millie, has just finished her six week training program with Claire at Muddy Muttleys. Due to Claire’s excellent training techniques etc., we are now well equipped to take our crazy collie/spaniel to the next stage. More about training the humans than the dog, I think. Thank you Claire, you’re brilliant! Highly recommended!

Had the best experience with Claire and team. My puppy went to the puppy class as well as the teenage classes and not only is Claire knowledgeable, it was a fun experience for the family. Definitely recommend if you’ve got a puppy or a dog in general.

Georgie had a full assessment with Antonella last year, and has since had three one on one lessons also. He has spina bifida which means his tail doesn’t work and this has caused him to be very fearful of other dogs that run towards his back. Antonella is very knowledgeable, has taught us a lot of different ways to manage his fear aggression, and she makes you feel very comfortable. We are now going to sign Georgie up for her intermediate classes, as he is now ready to join those after his one to one sessions. Antonella’s advice has really helped us to manage Georgie’s anxieties and fear in central london. Thank you Antonella and Simon ⭐️

The name says it all. Antonella and Simon foster holistic thriving in our canines, including emotionally, mentally and physically. Since enjoying regular sessions with Antonella, my eight yr old chihuahua Coco has just absolutely blossomed. He has gone from 5.1kg just this past January to a much healthier weight of 3.7kg. Antonella has caused Coco to be more confident and athletic with her steady, behavioural insights, introducing games to stimulate Coco’s natural need for mental stimulations. He is now a fit, happy, confident chihuahua and continues to learn new skills. Antonella also runs incredible workshops for new puppy owners, including children, and it’s truly a joy to watch her joy in teaching others how to train with empathy and purpose. I am so thrilled that Coco and I have had the privilege to receive such amazing coaching, and our relationship (Coco and mine) continues to reap the benefits of her practice. TWELVE STARS!!!

We love the Animal Wellbeing Centre! Antonella and her team are fantastic with never ending help and guidance. We have known Antonella for several years but only recently got a puppy of our own and we don’t know what we’d have done without her help! We have done puppy training sessions which were fantastic and are now in the intermediate classes and have done several private classes too. Classes are small with Antonella and Claudia helping and guiding each pup (or more importantly, owner!). All absolutely fantastic and couldn’t recommend more highly.

Antonella and the team at Animal Wellbeing Centre have been wonderful trainers for both my puppy and me! Attending classes is the peak of our week. Sessions are always informative, tailored to dog's needs, and highly enjoyable. My pup is an extremely energetic and excitable Staffy, and they've guided me to confidently work with and embrace his character. I can only positively recommend AWC for their friendly and knowledgeable expertise.

I am so glad I came across Animal Wellbeing Centre when I first got my puppy, Bernie, as they have been absolutely fabulous with their training and advice. Bernie (my miniature dachshund puppy) first attended classes at 12 weeks old, and it quickly became the highlight of our week! He loved the classes and the trainers and I found the sessions fun, informative, and personalised. Antonella has been brilliant with communication ever since, and has helped me with various concerns of mine. Claudia and Magda are also lovely people and great trainers with plenty of knowledge to share. I would (and do!) thoroughly recommend Animal Wellbeing Centre.

Emily was brilliant. We had 2 consultations with her for our rescue dog (3 years old) who had several behavioural issues like barking, pulling on the lead and struggling to regulate emotions. From the moment Emily entered our house, she was giving us practical tips on dealing with our dog’s behaviours that we needed help with. Emily started off by introducing us to the basics of dog psychology which made it soo much easier to understand specific behaviours and why the dog acts in a specific way. Her practical exercises were incredible - we saw results straight away. I would recommend Emily to anyone!

We’ve had two sessions with Emily so far, and we’re incredibly grateful for her guidance. She’s helped us better understand our dog’s needs and given us clear, practical advice on how to respond in situations where our dog Gigi tends to take on too much responsibility. Her approach has made a real difference—by helping our dog relax and not feel the need to be “in charge,” we’ve already seen improvements in behavior, especially around resource guarding. The changes were noticeable almost immediately, and things have continued to improve over the past couple of weeks. Emily is knowledgeable, compassionate, and really tuned in to both Gigi and us. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for meaningful, lasting support in improving their relationship with their dog!

Emily has been incredible and I would put her in the category of a dog whisperer! She is helping us with Zoya, our Lovely cavapoochon Who has a few behavioural problems? On our first session she gave us some very simple tips that once we put them into practice , have actually worked very quickly. We’ve seen other behaviourists in the past but with no success. Emily is very thorough and informative. She also Sends you notes about what you had discussed in the session, so in the event of you forgetting you can always refer back to them . After one session with Emily we could see changes in Zoya our lovely cavapoochon which we are still continuing to work on . Emily is a lovely person to work with, and I would recommend her to all my friends.

I had just one session with Emily and it made a huge difference in how I manage my dog’s behavior. Emily provided clear, practical strategies that helped me feel more confident and in control. She was incredibly supportive and we went through both theory and practical skills within the session - making it easier to implement boundaries whilst understanding the reasoning behind each move. Walks are already more relaxed, and there are plenty of follow-up resources with detailed pointers. Highly recommended!