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Our curated list of the best professionals in the Newton Mearns area.
With its beautiful parks and surrounding countryside, trainers in Newton Mearns focus on creating well-behaved dogs that are a pleasure to have in this desirable community.
71 Laburnum Dr, Milton of Campsie, Glasgow G66 8JS
Thank You So Much! I highly recommend this absolutely amazing dog trainer to everyone. Her knowledge and guidance are second to none. What we once thought was the impossible, she not only helped us achieve — she helped us go far beyond it. Her incredibly detailed advice on how, why, and when to do things completely changed the way we think about and understand our fur baby and his behaviours. She taught us how to connect with him in a way we never thought possible. As a family, we can’t thank her enough for helping us through a time when things felt chaotic and out of control. Our wee fur baby may have been wild, but with her help, training and guidance, we now have calm, connection, and confidence. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Aileen visited my family for three sessions to advise on safe interactions between my dog and baby granddaughter. She spent time with my dog and family on each occasion, listening and giving advice on anything we raised as a concern or asked questions about. She then followed up each visit with an e mail outlining our session and gave us helpful links to reading materials and informative articles she had written. If you are looking for friendly, responsive and helpful advice, that is focussed on positive outcomes for your dog and the humans involved then I highly recommend Aileen!
I can’t thank Aileen enough for the help she gave me with our spirited cockapoo puppy, Willow. She gave me great tips and took the time to explain everything for me to better understand Willows behaviour. Our last session off the lead walking was a huge success and gave me the confidence of knowing how to train Willow. I can honestly say I’ve gone from not enjoying dog walks much at all to it now being my favourite thing to do, she is so well behaved and I love to watch her enjoying the walks, all while doing as I ask. I would highly recommend Aileen for anyone looking for advice on their pups!
We booked 3 one to one sessions with Aileen for our boy Brann who is a larger than life one year old Labrador. Bran struggled on the lead and pulled especially when seeing people and other dogs. Aileen’s calm and warm attitude was immediately apparent when we met, and her professional approach and wealth of knowledge ensured that Brann and I were in capable hands. Even after the first session I could see some changes in Brann’s behaviour and levels of anxiety. After each session were given follow up work and new strategies to use which centred on Brann’s individual needs, and of course my own. Brann continues to progress well on the lead, when meeting other dogs, and with his recall. We are delighted with him and feel confident he is well on track. We would highly recommend Aileen who is probably one of the best in the business. As the saying goes “ you get what you pay for “ James and Eleanor Kerr
I highly recommend Aileen. She was friendly and very accommodating for us. Our Romanian rescue has definitely gained confidence and we continue to work on his issues with Aileens great advice. We had 3 sessions and after each one we received a tailored email and she responded swiftly to any of our queries. Thanks for all your help Aileen!
16C Main Rd, Castlehead, Paisley PA2 6AW
Donna is amazing i have had 2 session with with my 7 month labrador and what a change in his behaviour, would highly recommend Donna for her knowledge ,patience. Donna has not only helped with Rocco’s confidence but also with my confidence. If I could give more than 5 stars I definitely would. Thank you so much Donna 😀
We had our first session with Donna a few weeks ago and we had a positive experience from the first contact. She is knowledgeable, experienced and showed an incredible kindness to our dog who needs support with reactiveness. She was patient and took time to explain everything clearly, what she was doing and why whilst showing us how. We learned so much just in one session and the notes that followed were detailed, personalised with lots of ideas of starting points and how we might progress with training. These notes are excellent as a reference point and for keeping us on track with training. We are starting to see small progressions which we were unsure we would see. She was realistic and honest about supporting a high level of reactivity and how that might affect our dog now and in the future which we appreciated. Would 100% recommend, thanks so much Donna!
Incredible insight and guidance all the way with Donna. Encouraged me to watch for subtle cues and act on them rather than allowing unwanted and potentially overwhelming cycles of behaviour to spiral. Incredible progress with separation anxiety - my 10 month old lad was 6.5 months old when he started and I couldn't get to the door without him whining and stressing. He's currently able to entertain himself and snooze for well over 3 and 3/4 hours and counting now. A compassionate, positive, intelligent and effective trainer. Highly recommended!!!!
Donna has been an incredible helping us with our little puppy Winnie. She is extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer every question we had (and we had a lot!) During our 1 to 1 sessions, we discussed the challenges we were having and worked on some tailored exercises. Donna would take notes and after each session, she provided an incredibly detailed follow-up document filled with clear instructions and exercises, making it easy to review and practice everything at home. We could really see her knowledge and passion for dog training coming out during out sessions. The level of detail and support is outstanding, and we are so grateful for her guidance in setting Winnie up for success. Thank you very much, and we would highly recommend to anyone bringing home a new puppy!
Donna is absolutely fab! She communicated with me in the run up to our training session so clearly and gave me a really clear idea of what to expect. She is so friendly and my dog, Mack, loved her. When it came to the session itself, she was so good at explaining things and was so patient with Mack and me and helped us understand his reactivity and offered some strategies to practice as well. Super friendly and informative all at the same time. Donna made me feel optimistic about the future and even followed up with incredibly comprehensive notes to refer back to. I wouldn't hesitate to call on her for more advice in future. 😊
272 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JR
Steven worked with our puppy between 12 and 17 weeks. He was really great at explaining the ultimate goal for certain behaviours but then setting realistic expectations for a puppy at this age. The importance of keeping training fun and engaging was emphasised. There was a good balance between learning the essentials that Steven advised, while also allowing us to request help with certain topics or situations. We feel well equipped to continue our puppy’s training!
Stephen worked wonders with our mini poodle Peggy and she absolutely loved him. We worked with him twice, firstly as a young puppy and then later as a teenage terror and I would have no hesitation in recommending Stephen (and have done!). He also provided loads of encouragement, advice and support to me who probably needed more training than wee Pegs. 5 stars 🌟
If I could give more stars I would ! I can’t recommend Steven enough as a dog trainer and feel very lucky to have met him. I have a nervous rescue puppy and the challenges we faced have felt overwhelming at times but thanks to regular & interesting 1-2-1 sessions as well as group classes, my Ollie is making such amazing progress. He loves his time with Steven and it’s fantastic to see Ollie quickly learn from the training, and tips I’ve been given. It’s also been a learning curve for me too but Steven has kept me right by being so knowledgeable, incredibly patient and understanding, answering my many questions. A big thank you to the Training lead !!
Stephen has been part of my anxious \nervous pup’s journey literally from day one , when he came out to help with Yoshi’s very first fear ~ the stairs. Since then, we have attended both group classes with him and Lanette, as well as one-on-one sessions to build Yoshi’s confidence and practice obedience. The one-on-one sessions have been extremely helpful for understanding your dog's behavior. Thanks to Stephen’s knowledge, patience, and easy-to-understand guidance, Yoshi has improved tremendously and is much more comfortable in the world! While training is always ongoing, Stephen has given me the tools to manage my dog and has been wonderful to Yoshi. He’s not only an exceptional trainer for dogs but also a trainer for owners. I highly recommend Stephen for any issues, from obedience to behavioral problems like a dog with an anxious disposition. Working with him and Lanette has been a pleasure! If you need help with your dog, look no further. Stephen will go above and beyond and your dog will absolutely love him! Yoshi and I thank you so much!
Both myself and my sister attended several sessions in Kelvingrove park that really helped with managing our dog’s behaviour. I think the biggest gain is definitely the focussed time spent working with our dog’s that really helped build a closer relationship with them 😊
23 Gartloch Way, Glasgow G69 8FD
Really helps dog anxiety
We were having problems with Benji resource guarding (stolen items) and contacted Jim for assistance. Jim has a great way with dogs and Benji just loved him. We were given advice and techniques to try and Benji's behaviour has improved and continues to do so. Would be happy to recommend Jim to anyone experiencing difficulty with their dog's behaviour.
I cannot recommend Jim Gillies enough. I contacted Jim about my Yorkshire terrier Milly, Several behavioural issues, reactive , resource guarding, pulling on the lead, bullying our older dog. I didn’t have much hope for milly in the beginning as she’s extremely fearful of noise, people and dogs, milly was not socialised as a puppy this created our problems. We can feel guilty to a point however contacting Jim has brought so much enjoyment to milly & ourselves seeing the incredible changes. Jim is incredibly knowledgeable, Milly took to Jim straight away which was unusual for us as she would not do this with anyone else. Jim set a plan out, with patience and perseverance Milly loves meeting new people, learnt to interact more on her walks. Friendly towards some dogs learning her way in this world and that’s ok. Gets into her own bed at night with rules in place. Looks for approval. Loves visitors. Milly has recently been able to walk on her daily routine meeting new pals and not attacking them. Jim introduced us to the long training lead, this has been life changing for us & millys confidence. Trust Jim trust the process the results are phenomenal. Jim was highly recommended to me by my Vets. Thankyou Jim :)
I had such a great experience with Jim! He helped me with my reactive dog, Rusty, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Jim is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly understands dog behaviour inside out. His advice was practical, easy to follow, and made so much sense. He was calm, professional, and really reassuring — I felt like we were in safe hands from the moment he arrived. We've already seen a big improvement in Rusty’s behaviour, and it’s made such a positive difference at home. I’d 100% recommend Jim to anyone needing support with their dog!
Jim has provided us with exceptionally useful help in managing some issues with our Airedale Terrier puppy, Wallace. From the minute we met with Jim he gave us great confidence that he could help us - his rewards-based training has made a great difference to us and our dog. Walks are now a pleasure, incessant barking is gone, and Wallace's recall is improving all the time. Jim is extremely patient and his instructions very clear, so we were in doubt as to what we should be doing. He also provided very helpful tips on useful enrichment activities, and his online training videos are excellent. I can recommend Jim wholeheartedly for anyone seeking help with dog training or behaviour.
Tranquility Cottage, Netherplace Rd, Newton Mearns, Glasgow G77 6PP
Amazing place! Fantastic team that can't do enough for the dogs and the owners! My dog absolutely loves coming here and seeing his wee friends. I completely trust Tails of Tranquility with my boy as they have just proven time and time again how professional and caring they are, as well as their genuine love for the dogs and for what they do.
Nearly 5 years ago I did my research looking for the best dog daycare for my puppy, planning to take her for maybe 6 months to a year to get her socialised with other dogs. This one came out on top of the list despite it being quite far afield for me, it is worth it and all this time later i could not stop taking her. My dog can’t get in fast enough every week which is testament to how fantastic they are. Genuine love and care for the dogs has always been evident and there’s varied and thoughtful enrichment activities with plenty of themed days and cute photo snapping. Have always been very accommodating aswell. Would recommend all day every day. 🌟
Our dog loves her half day here. Staff are really friendly and facilities are excellent.
Welcome to your guide to the best dog trainers in Newton Mearns. This affluent 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 Newton Mearns area.
For more significant behavioural challenges like anxiety or reactivity, we recommend a certified dog behaviourist. These specialists, serving the Newton Mearns area, can provide detailed assessments and create a tailored behaviour modification plan to help your dog feel more secure.