Top 5 Dog Trainers in Bury

Clare and the gang are just great. We've done two courses and a workshop with them and they've all been great - lots of materials and support and just really practical. I've found it so reassuring be taught how to understand my puppy and concrete steps i can take to stop certain behaviours and develop others. We also had a home visit with Clare which sorted a problem we were having with our puppy nipping our youngest. Throughout all of this, the thing I most appreciate is how the team present and engage - they create a warm space to talk about all this stuff without being too judgy. A lot of the dog training world is pretty preachy and judgy and Clare and the team really help take that stress out of dog training while sticking too best practice force-free training informed by recent research. I recommend Clare to anyone who'll listen!

Had an absolutely amazing experience with CB Dogs with my French Bulldog puppy, on Puppy Foundations and I’d highly recommend them! Over the 5 weeks of the course we learnt SO MUCH! Not only do you get the weekly sessions but you also get access to some amazing online material and zoom q&a, for life to set your dog up the right way. All the staff and volunteers are so lovely, welcoming, professional and passionate - as are the other dog owners that attend. It really is a magical space! We can’t wait to return for some more courses and to make more pup friends!

We had a great time at puppy classes! We are first time dog owners and found these classes so helpful. The online training materials alone are fantastic and the in person sessions are a great way to practice training around other dogs. We also went to socialisation sessions which were really helpful and lots of fun. The difference before and after these courses has been so clear! Very many thanks to Clare and the team.

Fantastic training with Clare and the team. The sessions helped my puppy Dixie and I so much with behaviour and training basics as well as some fab tricks too. I also really appreciated the videos and extra resources that were provided in addition to the in-person sessions, and the ongoing advice and support we have access to post-training is so valued. Would highly recommend.

Mabel has just completed the puppy foundation course at CB Dogs. I highly recommend the course for all new puppy owners. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions etc. Excellent resources provided online to assist learning before each class, I found this and the pdf documents really helpful and I struggle sometimes with my memory so getting the information online in videos, via the pdfs and in person at the classes was a fantastic way to learn. We are looking forward to attending the progression course and workshops in the future.

Great place great people with lots of help and support

Cant say very much as l only requested relevant information. Prompt response.

professional, knowledgeable and caring. Fantastic venue also. Really helped me understand my crazy dog more. Thanks Jane

Jane understands the dog and moreover she helps the owner to understand how to get the best out of their dog. Jane helped me train, love and accept my rescue pointer to the point that I can enjoy walks off the lead with him. She helped me notice my dog's inborn qualities and turn them to work in my favour so we can now enjoy each orhers company outdoor and indoor. I only wish I found her earlier. Jane is very clear and instructive in how she trains, she treats dogs with empathy and she really understand them. Her relationship with dogs seems to be special, like with a human friend. She just seems to know what they need, and interprets this back to the owner :). Thank you Jane xx

Thoroughly enjoyed the 6 week training course with Paul. He's very experienced and knowledgeable. Mabel and I have learned a lot 🐕👍🏼🤗

We met lovely Paul recently with Tilly our Cavapoochon for a 1 to 1 session. Paul was fantastic, so caring & so understanding. He explained a lot of ways we can help Tilly & ourselves to understand & communicate with our adorable Tilly. Paul is so kind & caring & Tilly loved him. He explained a lot of issues we have problems with & we now can move forward to helping Tilly achieve the goals she needs. We feel more confident now ourselves with Tilly to moving forward. We would highly recommend Paul's dynamic dogs he's brilliant. Thank you Paul for all your understanding & helping us to get started. Best wishes Maria Jacov & Tilly ❤

We recently attended the Beginners class with our Golden Retriever. The classes were absolutely fantastic and we have come away with so much! Our dog is like a changed man, it's enjoyable to walk him again without having our arms dislocated from the socket!

I have recently just completed Paul's Easy Puppy Classes with my Maltipoo Ruudi. The classes were so friendly and easy to follow. The classes were such a great way to bond and learn the early essential training with my puppy. Paul was so friendly and always able to offer advice on toilet training, socialising, etc. We are both looking forward to continuing our training in Paul's Level training course. Thank you, Paul.

Really good trainer & sessions. Outdoors so in real life setting. Paul is amazing with the dogs & owners! Very good at explaining the reasons behind things to help the owners & homes in on where the owners are in their training & their needs. The dogs love him!!! I found this so helpful for understanding & practical. Every session is followed up with an email & links & Paul also answers any questions quickly in the week!!! Highly recommend!!!!

Cannot recommend Faye highly enough. My dog was 6 years old when I found out I was pregnant, he was very excitable and I could only describe his first experience of seeing a baby as like he had seen a cat. He used to pace around the house when the baby arrived and was showing clear signs of stress. After multiple sessions with Faye during my pregnancy and after my baby was born, Cooper is a totally different dog, relaxed and obedient around the baby. Thank you so much ☺️

We have been working with Faye remotely and she has been awesome. She was the first dog professional who really helped me to investigate the possibility that there could be a pain component to my dogs reactivity. And as our training goals have shifted she's been supportive and knowledgeable every step of the way. You also get training demo videos with her glamorous assistant Barbie which is obviously priceless. If you have a dog with big feelings and want a skilled dog behavior pro with a sense of humour I would 100% recommend CTPD!

I've known Faye for many years, having met through the Dobermann community. When I took my current rescue boy on, I had already had 10+ years of rescue/reactive dogs so I had plenty of knowledge already, however Henry turned out to be the most challenging of any of my dogs, being both dog and human reactive. Having a second (professional) set of eyes and experience to advise was key. Being able to turn to Faye for assistance in working at distance from distraction and then parallel walking is invaluable. The fact she's prepared to travel an hour to come an work with us is fantastic. We've done sessions in secure fields, urban environments and on a country walk and Henry has come on leaps and bounds, but we will continue to work with his confidence in order to make our walks manageable and our lives happier. Because of the work we have put in, he now has made another doggy friend who he can run off lead with in a secure field which is marvellous. It's so important to find someone who works in a positive reinforcement way for challenging dogs like Henry who easily get overwhelmed. I would not hesitate in recommending Calm the Pup Down Dog Training and Behaviour

I was beginning to despair when I contacted Calm the Pup Down as I had tried in person training, online programmes, books and watched hours of Tik Toks and YouTube videos but was making little to no progress with my dog's intense fear of strangers. We were constantly worried she would bark and frighten people and our weekly grocery delivery was a nightmare as she would get so worked up. She can now mooch about the sitting room while the delivery takes place without a single bark! Things that were becoming really stressful and worrying are now enjoyable so we can safely say Faye has changed our life as a family. I've done a few online dog training programmes and felt that I was sent generic content with minimal recognition of our unique situation but this couldn't be further from the truth with CTPD. Everything is so carefully personalised to your dog, your environment and feedback between sessions. The written notes and email support between the Zoom meetings are incredibly detailed and the effort which goes into them - video links, personalised diagrams and detailed explanations - is outstanding. All homework is broken down into manageable chunks and tasks with excellent instructions and explanations which Faye will readily adapt if something isn't quite working. Each time we sent an update or query, we would receive a prompt reply with lots of really helpful feedback, adjustments and next steps so it felt like having a trainer in our pocket! Faye is very professional whilst also being really fun, interesting and encouraging to speak to. You cannot fake the passion and care she has for dogs and their wellbeing (especially those who are a bit of a handful!) The range and depth of her knowledge on all things dog and reactivity really impressed me and I have learned so much from her. My only criticism of Faye is she should definitely be charging more for the service she provides! If you're feeling stuck or worried about your dog's behaviour, I'd really encourage you to book in for a discovery call with Faye. It is hands down the best thing we've ever done for our girl! 🖤🐾

Having a reactive dog, things have always been difficult and I’d been worried about introducing her to other dogs. With Faye’s careful help and guidance I have managed to move in with my partner and her dog and the two dogs are now bonding closely. I never thought this was possible and it’s made a hugely positive impact to all of our lives. Faye is very knowledge and patient and knows her s***. Cannot recommend enough!