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Top 5 Dog Trainers in Headington

Our curated list of the best professionals in the Headington area.

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With the open spaces of Shotover Country Park nearby, trainers in Headington are experts at teaching reliable recall and responsible countryside etiquette.

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Profile of Vislor Dog Training - Oxfordshire

Vislor Dog Training - Oxfordshire

IBK9 Verified

4 Hethe Rd, Hardwick, Bicester OX27 8SS

(40 Reviews)
Behavioural Puppy Class
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What customers are saying about Vislor Dog Training - Oxfordshire

mark haswell ★★★★★
18 Aug 2025

Very good service, very helpful & informative people. Big improvement in my dogs behaviour, thank you Ashley!

Freya Mathews ★★★★★
24 May 2025

Ash is amazing and has put me and my dog down the correct path to help me in the future. Ash has given me tips and hints on how work with my dog to get best out of him and to improve our relationship. It was amazing to see the change in my dogs behaviour so quickly after just one lesson. Really appreciate the help that ash has given me.

Daniel Fabri ★★★★★
13 May 2025

The sessions with Ash are brilliant. Clearly he is an expert in his field and is very happy to share the knowledge he has gained. His training has had a huge impact on my puppies progress, delivering great results with walking on and off the lead and socialisation with other dogs. We can’t thank him enough

Sheila Morrison ★★★★★
17 Feb 2025

I first met Ashley approximately 12 years ago in Herefordshire. I booked a puppy lesson with my new GSD and a lesson with my adult GSD. Each lesson lasted one and half hours .The lessons were very informative . Ashley was friendly, helpful, full of knowledge plus everything “dog”. From that point on, following the rules and training shown, my beloved GSD’s led a wonderful life. My current 6 month old GSD started to show some reactivity and I knew it was time to touch base again with Ashley. One lesson with Ashley and the problem was sorted. Ashley was so helpful with lots of advice moving forward and was very keen to cover everything before he left. Ashley is a hands on trainer and demonstrates what is expected and how it works. I would 100% recommend Ashley for any breed of dog and their problems. If you are lucky enough to meet his dogs you will see exactly how and why his methods and knowledge work.

Hanna Ohlson Powell ★★★★★
15 Feb 2025

I have had a really positive experience with Vislor training and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable trainer. Everything has been very quick and easy in terms of contacting them and getting set up with a trainer.Kevin (my dog) has a great rapport with our trainer Ash and I get continued support via text when I’m unsure of something.

Profile of Happy K9 Training and Behaviour

Happy K9 Training and Behaviour

IBK9 Verified

14 Harts Cl, Kidlington OX5 1AZ

(35 Reviews)
Agility Obedience
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What customers are saying about Happy K9 Training and Behaviour

Simon Taylor ★★★★★
24 Jul 2025

We were ready to give up on our puppy until we met Tatiana. She has restored our faith . Supportive , goes over and above and obviously loves what she does. She’s firm but kind to the puppies . Having had Tatiana come to our house which I think is the best thing we did , we’ve now joined her follow on classes for older puppies and will be enjoying her scent class later in the year . We would like to thank you Tatiana because without you we would have rehomed him. Thank you from all of us .

Samantha Holmes ★★★★★
07 Jul 2025

Excellent puppy training - highly recommend this team!

rosie chettleborough ★★★★★
01 Jun 2025

We really enjoyed the puppy classes with Tatiana and Liz. Our puppy was older (7 months old) than the other puppies and was made to feel very welcome by the trainers and the other dog owners. It was a friendly group. The classes covered the basics with lots of individual advice and tips shared. We were lucky with the weather and it was great being able to do most of the classes outside in the field. It was a very practical class and the dogs were engaged in activities most of the time. I would highly recommend the classes and hope to continue further training with the team.

Carly Powell ★★★★★
24 May 2025

Highly recommend Tatiana's Adult dog courses. We have now completed 2 'blocks' of classes and I am really keen to continue. Compared to the puppy training we did elsewhere, these classes are worlds apart. The small classes means that the lessons can be tailored to what the specific dogs/humans need, rather than following a strict plan. Tatiana's ability to adapt challenges dependant on each breed, proves a wealth of experience with dog behaviour not just generic instructions. On top of that the lessons are fun and something I look forward to each week. Thank you so much x

James A ★★★★★
22 May 2025

Amazing dog trainer that made lots of progress with my puppy!

Profile of Headington All Paws

Headington All Paws

IBK9 Verified

26 Terrett Ave, Headington, Oxford OX3 8FE

(32 Reviews)
Puppy Class
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What customers are saying about Headington All Paws

carlee loveday ★★★★★
21 Mar 2025

Saskia has been amazing with George. Not only does he get a walk, his behaviour has improved, his anxiety is much better and we get some beautiful photos every week. Couldn’t recommend highly enough

Tom ★★★★★
02 Mar 2025

Laser the whippet has just had a month of morning walks with Becky and I’m not sure I can express how positive the experience was. Laser clearly had a great time and we received actions shots of him and his gang just about every day, which was great! Becky was really responsive and made sure to reassure us before and during walks as well as send those photos, whilst Rowena, too, was quick and helpful. Cannot recommend enough, thanks to you both and hope to see you again soon!

Maiday ★★★★★
31 Oct 2024

I don’t think they make dog walkers better than Jess. My very small, quite attached (to me) dog could not have been in kinder, more patient & encouraging hands. Jess is gentle, attentive & playful with the dogs she looks after; mine went from very nervous & reluctant to join group walks, to being beside herself with excitement at the mention of the name ‘Jessica’, jumping in the car & happily greeting her new friends. I also love that this is a family business, well informed about the area they cover & connected to a network of people for whom dogs’ welfare, enrichment & safety is a priority. Thanks Jess, you’re the best.

Polly Windsor (Polly E B Windsor) ★★★★★
21 Oct 2024

Headington All Paws are a wonderful service. They are trustworthy, reliable and really good fun for our now 10 month old Labrador. Our dog loves them and we love them. We wish we weren’t moving house so we could keep using them!

Tanya Field ★★★★★
14 Oct 2024

We have used Headington All Paws regularly over the last seven months to look after our cat when we are away. Our cat is young, bright and engaging and needs interaction with humans. Headington All Paws understand this and meet all his needs, including the usual feeding, litter tray emptying etc. Headington All Paws have excellent communication, are utterly reliable and regularly update us about how our cat is doing while we are away, sending photos and videos. I would thoroughly recommend Headington All Paws to look after any pet, they are professional, reliable, kind and caring.

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Le Chien Et Moi

IBK9 Verified

17 Arnold Rd, Oxford OX4 4BH

(19 Reviews)
1-to-1 Sessions
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What customers are saying about Le Chien Et Moi

G Cooper ★★★★★
07 Aug 2025

Emma and le Chien et moi have been a constant in our dog’s life for the best part of the last 5 years and as we are moving away from Oxford he and we will miss her and Joanne very much. Their love for the dogs they walk is abundantly clear and the service they provide is superb - dependable and always reliable. Couldn’t recommend them enough and thank them for all of the walks over the years!

yasemen King (pinkelephant) ★★★★★
11 Feb 2025

I had a wonderful experience with the best dog walking company in Oxford. My dog, Olivia, is a rescue from Istanbul, and she can sometimes be nervous around other dogs. Emma and Joanne came to our home to meet Olivia before starting their service. After their first observation, they decided to accept her, and I couldn’t be happier about that choice. It was amazing to see Olivia socializing with other dogs, running in green fields, and learning how to be part of a pack. Unfortunately, we had to move to another city, and I really miss their service. Nowadays, it has been quite challenging to find a professional dog walker.

Jeremy Kahn ★★★★★
02 Jul 2024

Emma and Joanne are fantastic and I recommend them highly. They are punctual, courteous, trustworthy, communicate clearly, and always send lots of photos and video updates from our dog's walk. They take the dogs to some beautiful places and our springer spaniel M. has really loved her walks with Emma and Joanne and the pack.

Clémence Bergal ★★★★★
30 Jun 2024

Emma and Joanne have been fabulous walking our dog twice a week. He was always looking forward to going on these walks as a pack, and always came back so tired! They are trustworthy, amazing with dogs and reassure owners by sending photos and videos during all the walks!

Carolyn Barrett ★★★★★
09 Jun 2024

We have used Le Chien Et Moi since our dog Hattie was a puppy. Emma & Joanne have been fantastic with taking care of Hattie and we could not wish for a better dog walking service. Highly recommend !

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Byron Dog Training

IBK9 Verified

Salford Village Hall, Chipping Norton OX7 5YP

(18 Reviews)
Obedience
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What customers are saying about Byron Dog Training

Vicky Badger ★★★★★
24 Jul 2025

I found Darren to be fantastic for the first bit of training with my puppy. He really knows his breeds and the different ways in which they need handling and ensured that as owners we all learnt in the way that was right for our pups. We will be having a month break from classes to really practice what we’ve learnt so far before going back for the puppy advanced class. I can’t thank Darren enough for giving us such a brilliant start to our training journey. Vicky.

1ruddock ★★★★★
25 May 2025

Our 4 month old Goldendoodle loved the classes. Run by Darren who was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and most of all, patient. Rollo made lovely friends over the 8 weeks and we look forward to taking Darren up on some advanced classes in summer.

Jake Parish ★★★★★
10 Apr 2025

Excellent puppy training classes could not recommend enough! We will go onto one to one training with our boy and bring our newest girl back to the foundation!

Keith Rolfe ★★★★★
26 Jan 2025

Excellent Gundog training sessions and workshops. Louis has really benefited from the training. Highly recommended.

Kate Young ★★★★★
12 Dec 2024

Excellent classes with a calm, knowledgeable trainer. It was perfect for my puppy and it was interesting to be in a class with a variety of dogs as it’s good to see how the different breeds react and learn.

Finding Your Ideal Dog Trainer in Headington

Welcome to your guide to the best dog trainers in Headington. This popular Oxford 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 Headington area.

For more significant behavioural challenges like anxiety or reactivity, we recommend a certified dog behaviourist. These specialists, serving the Headington area, can provide detailed assessments and create a tailored behaviour modification plan to help your dog feel more secure.

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