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Our curated list of the best professionals in the Bridge area.
Surrounded by the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, trainers in Bridge focus on creating well-behaved dogs that are a pleasure to take on countryside walks.
3 Sunnyhill Cottages, Munsgore Ln, Sittingbourne ME9 8JT
Jackie has been an amazing source of support and knowledge. This is our first time living with a dog, and we rescued a 5-year-old working cocker spaniel with some naivety about what that would involve! But Jackie has helped us understand and appreciate him, trained us to manage his needs and behaviour, and given us so many useful tricks and tips to keep him happy, enriched and healthy - and our tea towels un-chewed! The change in him between our first and last sessions with Jackie has been amazing to see. We're definitely still learning but Jackie has set us on the right path to give him the best possible life. If you need someone to give you practical, positive dog training advice that genuinely works, we couldn't recommend Jackie enough. Thank you Jackie! Ben, Alice and Archie ☺️
Jackie came to out rescue us when we adopted our gorgeous Hetty from Romania. Hetty is a lovely girl but developed issues with our eldest daughter. Jackie came and listened to the whole story and devised a plan which involved the whole family and in a very short space of time Hetty and our daughter are now best friends. She has also put in place some basic training techniques so that we can continue with Hetty’s development. I cannot recommend Jackie highly enough. She is nothing short of a miracle worker and we will be forever in her debt.
Jackie completely changed three lives for the better. Her wealth of knowledge and love for dogs was clear from the start. We were confused by our puppy’s behaviour and had no idea what to do or where to go. Jackie explained to us in depth with detailed reports and constant communication what was going on and what we needed to do to fix it. She gave us all the tools we needed in order to help our dog and it worked! She was great with our very anxious dog and with Jackie’s help we were able to improve our dogs severe anxious behaviour in just a few months. We have a long road in front of us with constant training and management of his anxiety but with the change we have seen already with Jackie’s continuous help we have so much hope for the future. Thank you always Jackie. We will be telling everyone about you!
Having a new puppy is full of worries and concerns about doing everything the right way. Luckily I knew Jackie. She came before we picked up our puppy. She helped us create a plan and get everything set up so we were ready from the start. The three sessions have really boosted our confidence and we have a settled and contented girl. I am just in awe of Jackie’s knowledge and expertise. She adapts her strategies to suit what is needed. She doesn’t just use a cooker cutter approach. She’s made our first 6 weeks of having a new puppy amazing. Thank you Jackie!
Had Jackie come in for some 1-1 training to help my miniature schnauzer get used to a new family structure. We had gone from just him and I to 3 adults and, on a regular basis, 2 young children and it was clear that he was not a fan of little people. Jackie gave great practical tips and he is now not as stressed and calmer- it is now up to me to keep going with the training and implement all that was suggested. I would highly recommend Jackie and would use her again!
49 The Fairway, Romney Marsh TN29 0QF
Skellywags dog training has added so much to my experience as a new dog owner. We have learnt so much and more importantly had fun along the way. We attend several different types of classes through the year as we love them all. My husband loves cani walk with our dog who is very hyper but cani talk chills him right out and he happily walks along as part of the pack and when we get home is wonderfully relaxed and enjoys a snooze for most of the rest of the day. We have found there is an activity for every type of dog and their human. A brilliantly inclusive and welcoming group with something for everyone and every age of dog.
We attended a 1-2-1 session with Mark to introduce our 11 months old Cockapoo Bailey to Scentwork. He loved it and worked so hard during the session he slept all afternoon. As owners we also learnt a lot, like trying to remember where the kong was! Mark is very experienced and knowledgeable, we will definitely return for more sessions.
We've been doing Scent work and just started Rally course Luna our choccy lab is really coming along with reacting with other dogs since our classes thanks to Mark and his excellent teaching style he makes it fun and it's all about our furry family.
Fantastic scent class, Mark is really knowledgeable and supportive. Lots of great ideas given across in a fun and informative way.
I attended a hoopers workshop. My dog is reactive and has health conditions. Mark was excellent. He was very accommodating to my dogs needs and we had a great time! We hope to attend some more classes/workshops in the future. Would highly recommend.
Eddington Ln, Herne Bay CT6 5TS
Martyn is a miracle worker, a dog whisperer! My rescue dog wouldnt walk on a lead, particularly he refused to leave the house on a lead and I feared he never would after a year of working with 2 trainers with no success. In the FIRST session with Martyn we managed a walk around the block!! I can't believe it. Obviously we are a work in progress and its just as much about training me as my dog, but i can't recommend CAS highly enough, the results are amazing.
We had been struggling with walking our puppy since she joined our household. She would be stubborn and refuse to walk or would only walk in the direction she wanted to go and pull us when she did walk. It was extremely frustrating and embarrassing having a dog dictate when and where it walked. Martyn had great reviews and was also recommended to us by another dog owner. Its been a week since we met up for one behaviour session and she hasn't sat down or put the brakes on during any walks we have taken since then. It's quite amazing to us how that has happened, having had the problem for the 4 months since we got her. A really big thanks to Martyn for showing us how to take control on her walks. We will certainly recommend him to anyone we encounter who have problems with their dogs behaviour.
Martyn is a miracle worker! I have a fairly reactive dachshund and noticed his reactivity was getting worse the past couple of weeks. I asked Martyn for help and after just one training session we saw a huge improvement in my dachshund’s behaviour. I’m feeling more confident about the future thanks to Martyn!
Thanks Martyn...you've helped a desperate woman be able to enjoy my lovely little dachshund puppy, Stanley! One phone call and 2 sessions have transformed us both. The advice you give is so good and sensible...and it works. Knowing you're at the end of whattsapp makes such a difference too! Stanley and I are both happier and enjoying life now...and he can't wait for next session thru the tunnels and over the grid! Thanks again Martyn..you're a star...actually 5 🌟
High St, Canterbury CT1 2RA
My partner and I have had the privilege of working with Laura to help us understand how our puppy is feeling and reducing her day to day anxious triggers. Currently we are working on stopping her from barking at the doorbell and being less nervous of new people! Laura has fantastic insight and techniques to help with lots of different behaviours and after just a couple of sessions we are looking forward to learning more!
We had the pleasure of working with Laura recently as she was helping us with a very nervous German shepherd, Laura really helped us understand our dog and what she needed and honestly really educated us in dog behaviour. Laura's advice was honest and direct, she will not always tell you what you want to hear but she will tell you what you need to hear and we thank her for that. Definitely recommend
Laura is an amazing canine advocate. My dog adores her and always enjoys his sessions. I can not recommend her highly enough.
We were so lucky to have Laura recommended to us. Within minutes of meeting her, I knew we - as well as our dog - were in safe and exceedingly competent hands. It’s early days for us, but already we’ve made huge progress with our extremely anxious pooch and are reaping the rewards. Laura is teaching us all a lot, and that’s giving us all confidence, and we’re developing an even deeper bond with our dog in the process. Not just that, Laura is a lot of fun, and we look forward to our sessions with her. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Laura to any dog - or owner - who needs her.
Laura is a rare find. She knows how to achieve results and doesn't take short cuts for quick fixes that you may experience elsewhere. She's in it to help for longterm results and positive experiences for both the dog and the owner. With the most genuine approach and interpersonal skills, she communicates with kindness and compassion and has a love for dogs and all animals that is rarely seen.
CANTERBURY GARDEN CENTRE, Canterbury Rd, Herne Common, Herne Bay CT6 7LJ
Me and Otto learnt a huge amount in the kindergarten and Bronze courses. Thanks Dave and team.
We had a 121 session to help our little Rodney a long haired sausage dog. He has started to be reactive when on walks. When we started the session you could see the feet and anxiety with Rodney, but by the end he was calmer, getting closer to the other dogs and we found out he love tracking work. Thank you so much much the time you spent with us was so useful, you gave us so much advice to help and videos. Would recommend in a heartbeat because it was worth it just seeing Rodney so calm and happy. Thank you again! I’ve invested in lots of treats and we are doing our homework to help him on walks. Rodders says thank you too - woof!
Great Kindergarten Training, really helped us with our cockerpoo puppy. Would highly recommend these sessions which were fun and informative. Looking forward to moving on to the Bronze stage.
Great introduction to training in the kindergarten class, good clear instructions with videos to support learning outside of the classes. The classes were fun and a good variety of new skills and behaviours to learn with your puppy. The training area is secure, clean and well equipped, along with Dave is a good communicator and clearly knows dogs and how to train owners 😁. Bramble a very lively Sprocker Spaniel, she really enjoyed the lessons and learned a lot, including loose lead walking something I have never managed to get my other Spaniel to do. We have already signed up for the Bronze class. Highly recommended.
Took Lily my 4 months old italian greyhound here for a beginners training and it was amazing. The whole team were so helpful and responsive. Really liked being able to ask questions on WhatsApp and get really good answers. Will definitely sign up for the Bronze course soon! 😍
Welcome to your guide to the best dog trainers in Bridge. This historic Kent village 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 Bridge area.
For more significant behavioural challenges like anxiety or reactivity, we recommend a certified dog behaviourist. These specialists, serving the Bridge area, can provide detailed assessments and create a tailored behaviour modification plan to help your dog feel more secure.