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Our curated list of the best professionals in the Cherry Hinton area.
With Cherry Hinton Hall and the chalk pits providing unique walking environments, trainers here focus on creating adaptable dogs that are comfortable in a variety of settings.
Normans Dog Day Care, Unit 17 Norman Way, Over, Cambridge CB24 5QE
What an absolute golden gem this is to have on our doorstep. Ahead of getting a rescue pup, a neighbour recommended this place to us and couldn’t sing them enough praises. Admittedly, I had my reservations as I felt slightly out of control leaving our rescue pup in the hands of strangers - however, I have felt nothing but pure adoration for this place. Tamsin, is a rare find I feel. She’s incredibly knowledgeable but also so is her team and they are a credit to her and this set up, proven by their transparency with their training sessions and everything they do. I really don’t think there is anywhere even relatively comparable to this set up. You can see the excitement in all of the dogs faces when they arrive and it’s a real luxury to drop your dog off and have zero concern about their welfare and wellbeing. I had my concerns socialising our rescue pup with so many dogs, who was once very nervous, but actually it’s taught him how to positively interact with other dogs. It’s amazing to see him become such a well rounded, respectful, trained pup and that’s a real combined effort of us continuing his work at home and them also helping support us with what we are doing with him at home. We once had a very anxious pup and as Tamsin once told me, doggy day care will become his release and make managing him in the home environment much easier and it really has done just that. Thank you so much. We owe you so much. 🩷🩷🩷🩷
We can’t say enough great things about Norman’s Doggy Daycare! From the moment we were able to start training our puppy, TJ and the utterly brilliant training team have been an incredible source of support and guidance. Under their care, our girl has improved in leaps and bounds — not just in obedience but in overall confidence and behaviour. They’ve equipped us with the tools and knowledge to teach her the basics to build on and they’ve always been ready to think outside the box whenever we’ve faced challenges with trickier behaviours. As we’ve entered the “teenage stage,” the behaviourist coaching has been invaluable in helping us navigate this new phase helping us to understand what bits we need to get on top of and which bits we just need to ride out. What really sets Norman’s apart is their dependability, flexibility, and consistent enthusiasm to help you dog have the best day it can. We always know our pup is in safe, experienced hands and genuinely wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for quality care and expert guidance for their dog.
Pepper loves going to Youth Club and gets so excited in the car when we approach Norman’s. She loves playing with all her friends
My puppy has been going to Normans since November and he absolutely loves it. He gets so excited when we arrive in the car park and he doesn’t look back at me for a second as he goes inside. He started attending the puppy club sessions which are brilliant as they do training with the puppies and film this which you have access to. The trainers are always happy to work on any areas that I raise and are very friendly. More recently we have had some behavioural help from TJ as my puppy and older dog were not getting on. TJ has worked miracles! She listens to you and at no point makes you feel silly or judged. She genuinely cares about helping us and the dogs and we have gone from having 2 dogs who wanted to fight and couldn’t be in the same room to 2 dogs who are comfortable around each other and happy. We will be forever grateful to TJ for her support with the boys. I would highly recommend her to anyone having issues with their dog and would recommend Normans to anyone looking for daycare!
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
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 Cherry Hinton. This Cambridge suburb 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 Cherry Hinton area.
For more significant behavioural challenges like anxiety or reactivity, we recommend a certified dog behaviourist. These specialists, serving the Cherry Hinton area, can provide detailed assessments and create a tailored behaviour modification plan to help your dog feel more secure.