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Our curated list of the best professionals in the Lewisham area.
With the vast green expanse of Beckenham Place Park and the heathland of Blackheath, trainers in Lewisham have wonderful, varied environments for teaching reliable recall and good manners.
Morville House, Fitzhugh Grove, London SW18 3SD
I am truly grateful for the incredible gift Agnes shared with me. Her ability to connect with animals on such a deep and intuitive level is truly extraordinary. While I was speaking with Agnes about my beloved dog Rex who passed away few years back, I was moved beyond words when Agnes could feel his presence surrounding us. What happened next was something I didn’t expect. She channeled a message from Rex- with such clarity, compassion and warmth- that touched something deep within me. I could feel love so clearly that all the pain I’d been holding onto simply began to melt away. That day I received an incredible gift. What Agnes offered me is so much more than communication: it’s emotional liberation, spiritual connection and unconditional love, all wrapped in a presence that is deeply safe and grounded. THANK YOU, my dear Agnes! You are a healer, a guide, a bridge between hearts.
Working with Agnes has been one of the most beautiful experiences—for both me and my dog, Max. We were on a journey to support Max through his grief, as he had been carrying so much since the loss of my husband. What Agnes offered wasn’t just healing—it was deep, soulful connection. She communicated with Max in a way I’ve never witnessed before. She truly saw him. Understood him. And helped me understand him too. That meant the world to me. Since our sessions, Max has become more affectionate, more at peace, and so much lighter in his energy. I could feel the shift in him—he seemed genuinely happier and calmer. He’s always been my comfort through grief, and now I feel like I’ve finally been able to give something back to him. Supporting his emotional wellbeing was the best gift I could give, and I’m deeply grateful I found Agnes. If your dog is going through emotional pain, or if you simply want to connect more deeply with them, I can’t recommend Agnes enough. She doesn’t just work with animals—she honours the love and bond that exists between them and us.
Working with Agnes has been, without a doubt, one of the most rewarding and transformative experiences of our lives. We enrolled our now 5-month-old maltipoo girl, Tia, in her 8-week training program, and what we gained was so much more than obedience training – it was a deep, beautiful bond with our puppy and an education in compassionate, intuitive dog parenting. From day one, Agnes made it her mission to understand Tia on a personal level. Her approach is not one-size-fits-all – she truly tailors every aspect of her program to the dog’s personality, energy, and needs. She got to know Tia as if she were her own, and designed a plan that nurtured her confidence while gently guiding her behavior. But what truly sets Agnes apart is that she doesn’t just train dogs – she trains people. As first-time dog owners, my husband and I were overwhelmed, but Agnes patiently guided us, answering every question, calming every worry, and helping us understand Tia in a way that changed everything. We are different people because of her – more confident, more connected, and so much more in tune with our dog. The relationship we now share with Tia is one we wouldn’t have known how to build without Agnes. On top of all this, Agnes brings a holistic touch to her work that is rare and powerful. She incorporated Bach flower remedies to help with Tia’s anxiety and restlessness, and the improvement has been both visible and heartwarming. Her knowledge, dedication, and care go beyond the surface – she addresses the emotional and energetic well-being of your pup in a way that feels deeply healing. Agnes is not just a dog trainer. She is a true healer, teacher, friend and a guide – someone who has forever changed our lives and helped us give Tia the best, most loving start in life. We are endlessly grateful and cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone who wants to not just “train” their dog, but to truly understand and connect with them. Thank you, Agnes. You are magic. We love you!
** Update** after a few more sessions with Agnes she is even better! Her skin is a lovely baby pink, showing she's healing, and her face is much better too. She doesn't lick or bite half as much as she used to and also seems much happier in herself again! I am so happy with how she's progressed and wanted to thank Agnes again for being such a wonderful person 🙏🏼 💗 🙏🏼 💗 I wanted to share the progress my American bulldog Dakota has made since starting work with the wonderful Agnes. Many people don't believe in what she does and won't even give her a chance but I want to share my personal experience with her and encourage those with an open mind to reach out to her. We first had a chat about Dakotas history and what I thought was the cause. Agnes then explained that she is an energy healer and told me a little bit about what she does. I don't pretend to know how it works but I can tell you that throughout the process we went from treating it as an allergy caused by certain foods and environmental issues to the possibility that she was reacting to me leaving her and the rain causes her a lot of stress. I was guided through using Bach remedies to help ease her stress and changing my mindset about what is affecting Dakota. Before help from Agnes I would never have thought that she had separation anxiety as she tended to curl up in a ball and sleep but also bit and licks herself, which she doesn't do massively when I am with her. With separation anxiety I always believed that it was shown by a dog destroying the house and whining rather than scratching and licking themselves. I do believe that she still also suffers with environmental allergies and sensitivity to certain foods but in making a few changes and acknowledging that she isn't as happy as I thought she was when being left alone, I have definitely seen improvements with her. I have attached some photos of her before help from Agnes and some from now. She still has a way to go as she was on apoquel for almost 5 years, masking her issues but we are definitely heading in the right direction. I would recommend that anyone with an open mind who has tried lots of other methods to get in touch with Agnes. She is such a lovely person to work with and very highly intuitive. She got Dakotas character down perfectly without me telling her what she was like. I honestly can't thank this wonderful lady enough for helping me through some very up and down weeks with my girl ❤️🥰🙏🐾
I can't praise Agnes enough for everything she has done for both my dogs. My greyhound, Blue, came to me aged 3 after being retired from racing. He settled in quite well to house life but was absolutely terrified of fireworks and thunderstorms. I had tried calming supplements and thunderstorms coats but nothing seemed to help. Agnes was already helping me with my other dog with skin allergies, so had offered to work with Blue too. Agnes is amazingly intuitive with everything she does and immediately was able to tell me a lot about his personality. She continued to work with him over a few weeks and there was a huge improvement! I was dreading new years eve, knowing that there would be continued noise for over 10 minutes but after a very brief whine and circling, he settled in his bed for the duration of the fireworks. Hopefully I have attached some photos of him laying quietly in his bed with a screenshot showing the date and time so the fireworks would have been in fulls swing. I have definitely noticed a big difference with his behaviour and his energy is much more relaxed since his sessions. I can't thank Agnes enough for helping me with her wonderful healing ability and would highly recommend her to anyone with fearful, reactive dogs.
15 Charleville Circus, London SE26 6NR
Michael truly is as described - a proper dog guru! We worked together for 2 1/2 hours through very practical training methods focused on building positive behavioural associations. Within 5 minutes of arriving we were working directly with Roland across everything from jumping up and greetings, impulse control, to walking off the lead in a busy park alongside fun games and tricks to keep him fulfilled. Michael helped breakdown some of the pitfalls you may find from overly generalised advice that you read which ultimately confuses you to clear and well explained processes you can easily repeat. All this added up to a very happy dog, who responded well to all the methods being employed and a very happy owner who now has the confidence to put these into practice and enjoy the training too! Bravo!
Great dog trainer! Very knowledgeable and has lots of simple and effective dog training tips. Would recommend to all.
This is our rescue dog who has been with us for the past 2.5 years - she is going to be 10 years old this year. The issue we were having was her pulling on the lead like MAD making walks not that pleasant an experience. Tried training her following videos on YT but with no luck - Enter Michael! Within one afternoon, our dog was walking next to us or behind us and continues to do so - sometimes tries to pull but we have the tools to not allow her to do so thanks to Michael! Now we need to get her socialised and we know where we will get that help! With The Dog Guru Michael - you can teach old dogs new tricks!
I can't praise Michael enough: we landed him with two puppies (brothers), two days after getting them from the breeder as we were unable temporarily to settle them and within two weeks we got two well-behaved healthy puppies back, who were already house trained and responding to a range of commands (and obviously enjoying it). They are now a month on and are growing up into two respectable young dogs: Michael gave them the best possible start in life and I can recommend his services whole heartedly: he is brilliant!! That was 12 months ago. Since then we lost one of the boys and got a new puppy to help the remaining one adjust. That meant retraining and Michael again did a superb job. Can’t recommend him enough!!!
My husband and I are extremely happy with the support and service Michael has provided. We've learned so much about our puppy and how to train her the essentials to support her transition into the human world and rules. He is always available for a chat, we don't know what we would have done without him!
1 Canberra Rd, London SE7 7BA
Working with Jayne at 4Paws has been a pleasure and a total game-changer for us and our rescue Siberian Husky, Luma! From our personalized 1:1 sessions to the lively Doggy College classes, every moment was packed with learning and fun. Jayne's insights into dog behavior are truly remarkable, she helped us decode Luma's quirks and gave us practical, positive ways to encourage her best behavior. We've continued to practice Jayne's teachings and Luma is making strides every week! Seriously, if you want to see your dog shine and have lots of fun doing it, you have to check out 4Paws!
I would 100% recommend training with Jayne. She is so knowledgeable about dogs and gave us invaluable advice on tailoring training techniques to not only my puppy but also for me and my family. We looked forward to learning something new every week and going away to practice. My puppy Zuri has come such a long way and the techniques learnt in Jayne's lessons mean as a family, we feel so much more confident when walking in the park and playing with other dogs. Thank you Jayne!!
I Can’t recommend Jayne enough she has been absolutely amazing with Nelly. We done the 1-2-1 training. Jayne’s training methods have been really effective and we have really noticed a positive change. Nelly really enjoyed her sessions especially seeing Jayne.
I can’t recommend Jayne highly enough! She has done a fantastic job working with my dog, Red. From the start, she formed a genuine bond with Red, and it was amazing to watch their connection grow. Her training methods are not only effective but also kind and respectful, which made a huge difference in Red’s confidence and behavior. Red absolutely loves her, and I’ve noticed such a positive change since we started working together. If you’re looking for someone who truly understands dogs and treats them like family, Jayne is the one to call!
Jayne was amazing with our little doggy!! He has learned so much! Definitely recommend!
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London SE19 2GA
Stormie has been such a brilliant find for me (and my 2 Frenchies). She is 100% reliable, which is essential for me, lovely to deal with and my dogs absolutely adore her. I cannot rate her highly enough.
Stormie is absolutely excellent at her job. Milo, can’t wait to go outside with her, whether it’s for a fun play session or a nice walk in the woods with his new furry friends🐶. She is super reliable, flexible, and always goes the extra mile to make sure Milo is happy and well cared for. I feel completely comfortable leaving Milo in her hands, knowing he is not only safe but also having an absolute blast on his walks. She also makes sure he comes back clean, always taking the time to wipe him down after muddy walks, which we really appreciate. Milo and I highly recommend her! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lush K9 is a great dog walking service, I would highly recommend them if you are local to the area. My dog is always happy and tired when he comes back and I trust them to take good care of him. They are flexible, reliable and do drop offs and pick ups too.
Lush K9s are fantastic. From the beginning Storme has taken the time to get to know our dog Nancy. Nancy in turn loves Storme and looks forward to her walks. Working with Storme is super easy, she's very flexible and highly communicative. Couldn't recommend more highly!
Storme is hands-down the best dog walker in Crystal Palace. She’s professional, reliable, and genuinely cares about every dog she works with. My dog started with one-to-one walks to build confidence, and thanks to Storme’s patient, thoughtful approach, she now thrives in group walks too! Storme takes the time to understand each dog’s needs and builds real trust, both with dogs and their owners. Every walk is enriching, safe, and fun. I get regular updates, and my dog always comes home happy and well-exercised. If you want a caring, capable dog walker who goes above and beyond, book Storme. You won’t regret it.
Crown Dl, London SE19 3NX
Taken us from what seemed an impossible situation to one full of hope in two months … coming up with amazing workable strategies to every hurdle we face …. So much understanding which can be adapted to your unique situation …
I can’t recommend Surrey and South London Dog Training and Behaviour enough! I’ve attended many of their classes with my dog, starting with Puppy School, then moving through Calm and Controlled, Intermediate, Happy Handling, Helpful Hound and Recall – and we’re already signed up for Agility next. My dog absolutely loves the classes, and so do I! We’ve bonded so much through this journey, and it’s been as fun as it’s been educational. Louise is fantastic – she always works from a place of kindness and positive reinforcement, and never makes you feel judged if you make mistakes. My dog is naturally cautious and can be easily spooked by new people or situations, but Louise was so patient with her. Now they’re best friends! You can clearly see her love for animals, her passion for her job, and her deep understanding of animals and their boundaries. The classes are brilliantly organised – no overcrowding, lots of individual attention, and a constant flow of new techniques and updated curriculum. I love how the training pathway is structured: you can build from puppy basics to more advanced skills, but there’s also a great variety of fun classes like Scentwork, Gundog Games, Agility, Helpful Hound, etc. The whole team is wonderful (special shoutout to Corinne, Lilly, and of course Talia and Kevin 🐾). They’re always happy to share advice and answer questions, and all the materials you need are provided. They’re also really flexible and understanding – for example, when my dog was in heat and had to miss a class, the team immediately helped us find a suitable solution. If you’re looking for a place where your dog can learn, grow in confidence, and have fun – while you learn just as much – this is the perfect place!
I've been shadowing Louise at her Puppy Classes in Penge for 6 months now, what an amazing opportunity to learn and spend time with cute, lovely puppies! She is a very experienced Trainer and a great teacher, I've learnt so much from Louise which I'm sure will be a huge help in the future. Thank you Louise, you are a star! Xx
We had a great experience with Louise across six Puppy School sessions. Highly recommended. Thank you so much!
We've brought our dog to a lot of training with Louise and Neal and cannot recommend them highly enough! We started out with puppy school and have tried lots of different courses and some 1:1 training. They're brilliant at understanding not just our dog's behaviour, but also at picking up on things we can do differently to ensure our dog picks up training quickly. Our dog gets so excited when we head to training and we'll definitely keep coming back!
Welcome to your guide to the best dog trainers in Lewisham. This diverse South East London borough offers a great mix of parks and urban areas. Finding a trainer who can help your dog be a well-behaved companion is key. Our list focuses on professionals who use positive, modern, and effective training methods.
Whether you need a puppy class in Blackheath for vital socialisation, one-to-one obedience sessions in Forest Hill 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 areas like Deptford and Catford.
For more significant behavioural challenges like anxiety or reactivity, we recommend a certified dog behaviourist. These specialists, serving the Lewisham area, can provide detailed assessments and create a tailored behaviour modification plan to help your dog feel more secure.