Our curated list of the best professionals in the heart of Cambridge.
With the River Cam and historic college grounds, trainers here focus on creating confident city dogs comfortable with tourists, cyclists, and busy social environments.
Newton Village Hall, Cambridge CB22 7PG
Very helpful and knowledgeable trainers
Chaotic dog training
Manor Farm, 14 Alms Hill, Bourn, Cambridge CB23 2SH
We've had a great time at Acer, our puppy has learnt lots and the trainers have always been really kind and helpful.
We have been doing a 12 week foundation course with Acer gun dogs. Today we passed our field test! It has been an absolutely amazing course, brilliant teachers and is taught in such a good way. I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you want to develop a closer bond and understanding with your dog, there is nowhere else to go!
Acer cancelled my course subscription at short notice under a very unconvincing excuse. They are very unprofessional. CORRECTION: I called the owner's (insurance-related) reason given to me for cancelling my subscription "unconvincing". In his reply, the owner states a very different reason. He chose to intervene in a family situation and disrupt an imperfect but a balance nevertheless causing much emotional turmoil. To top it all off, he made public claims about my daughter. She or people who know her are likely to find his post. This is very insensitive to a child. I won't be drawn into discussing very personal and private affairs in public. It's right to keep this 1-star review here. If the attempt at family cancelling by Acer's owner happened to my family, it can happen to others.
Excellent classes. Really recommend them.
We have been training with Acer since our puppy Lola was 8 weeks old and the courses are fantastic. For our most recent courses on the beginner gun dog course we’ve had Nicole and she is just BRILLIANT as a trainer. She has the patience of a saint and will adapt all of her advice to the individual dog. There were times where Lola just didn’t want to do as she was told/was very distracted at the field with all the smells but Nicole always came up with ways to support and help us and never made it seem like an impossible task! The advice is always tailored to you personally and the experiences you’re going through with your own dog. We couldn’t recommend Acer enough!
52PX+96, Cambridge CB23 7BA
Absolutely nothing negative to say! We went with some family, dogs, kids and adults! The kids had the best time playing in the pool with the dogs! It was like our own private hour long party! Everyone had a fantastic time and very tired humans and dogs afterwards. Perfect for our dog who is selective with his friends, he could run free swimming and playing ball to his hearts content!
As the weather was too warm for a normal walk, I booked an hour in the secure field with the pool. My dog, Mabel absolutely loved it, we will be back
So nice to have a swimming pool for dogs. Took my puppy there first time swimming felt safe.
Amazing enclosed dog field. Will 100% be returning
Summerhouse Farm, New Rd, Melbourn, Royston SG8 6DL
I recently took my reactive dog Winnie on one of Suppawt Dog Training’s supported walks, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Winnie struggles particularly with new people, especially men, so I was a little nervous going in. But Dan and his team were absolutely brilliant with him — calm, understanding, and patient every step of the way. It was a huge relief to be around like-minded dog owners who understand that not every dog has an easy ride. The walk was well-organised, pressure-free, and created a really safe space for both dogs and owners. For once, I didn’t feel like I had to explain or apologise for my dog’s behaviour — and that alone was worth it. Thank you Suppawt for making such a positive difference for both of us. We’ll definitely be back!
We had three sessions with Lily to iron out some of the behaviours with our dog that made it difficult for family members who arent dog fans - jumping up, overly excited behaviour and some food stealing from the kids! Its easy to read online advice but it cant compare to actually having someone tailor it to your dog, show you in real life and help you with your attempts. Its already made a difference and I'd definitely recommend!
I attended the recall workshop with my puppy. Lots of great advices! And a nice relaxed atmosphere.
I have been joining the group walks for a few weeks now and they are fantastic. Give brilliant advice, support and great understanding. I have seen a really improvement with my dogs behaviour and couldn't recommend them enough. They are very friendly and welcoming.
Nice and informal, good space for dog training
Three Hills Farm, Bartlow, Cambridge CB21 4EN
I highly recommend leaps and bounds. The trainers there are absolutely amazing and super knowledgeable. They do everything they can to help you with any issue. I have struggled with my rescue puppy and they have just been extremely helpful. I see Nat for my sessions who has been a trainer, shoulder to cry on and someone to make you laugh when you need it. Even though I am in class with Nat, Tammy the owner and Nic who is a trainer and in the office ask for updates and check in with how we are doing. I will never take Pablo or future dogs anywhere else 🐾
Very helpful and knowledgeable
Love the team at Leaps and Bounds. Especially Tammy, Jo and Kate from my days of attending years ago with my boy Gizmo. They were always very positive and encouraging and catered for all size dogs and temperaments. Love the agility course they have and since they've expanded their team and facilties. My mum and brothers border terriers went to pup classes the years after Gizmo and they had a very positive experience too, and highly regarded Natalie as a wonderful trainer. Working as a Veterinary Surgeon I'm constantly meeting young pups or dogs that are rehomes etc, it's great to have a place to be able to guide and recommend to new and experienced dog owners alike. 5 stars from the Keen and Border fanatic family xxx
Both our dogs attend Leaps and Bounds group classes. The classes include dogs at similar levels of development and are very well resourced and varied in content. Nat and her colleagues create a very positive environment while never shying away from areas that need addressing. Both dogs love going and have progressed to more advanced classes and this helps me adapt my training to their changing needs. I thoroughly recommend Leaps and Bounds.
Welcome to your guide to the best dog trainers in Cambridge City Centre. For those living in this world-famous university city, a well-behaved dog who can handle urban life is essential. Our list focuses on professionals who specialise in city dog training using positive, modern, and effective methods.
Whether you have a new puppy needing socialisation in a busy environment, or an older dog who could benefit from one-to-one obedience training to perfect their leash manners, you'll find an expert here. The trainers we list are experienced in handling the needs of dogs in city apartments.
For more significant behavioural challenges like noise sensitivity or being overwhelmed in crowds, we recommend seeking a certified dog behaviourist. These specialists can provide detailed assessments and create a tailored behaviour modification plan to help your dog thrive in the city.