Top 5 Dog Trainers in Stockport

Having completed the bonze and silver sniffer dog training courses with Gareth we have learned so much. Dizzy the dog has enjoyed them so much learned loads of new skills which we use on walks and around the house and garden. She has grown in confidence and is a much calmer dog as a result. The skills can be used in all sorts of different ways. If you’re someone who enjoys training your dog I can highly recommend Gareth. We will be continuing to do different courses with him as we have both learned a lot and had fun

Just completed the Silver level of scent work and cannot recommend scent work training enough it has changed Robyn for the better in many ways. Our walks are much calmer as she likes to sniff more where before she would pull constantly, when we do things she is so much more focused on me and is alot more responsive to my commands now and she enjoys what she does as soon as we get to Gareth's her little face lights up as she sees it as play time even tho she's working very hard. Gareth has a great approach to the training, he's relaxed, let's the dogs have fun and gives great advice and feedback 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Did puppy classes with Gareth, he was so good at understanding both dogs and owners and made the classes fun and easy to understand what was needed for us to do, I'll prob be going back for any 'high school' classes later in the year but for now my pup is doing really well I'll continue to work hard with the knowledge I've gained

Great classes with even better trainers. Gareth really knows his stuff and is beyond willing to help with any questions or tips. Would highly recommend these classes for anyone wanting to learn the right things for their puppies. It’s been I valuable for us as well as our puppy. Couldn’t recommend enough.

Garath is insightful, patient and is very good at reading my dogs body language. He works using gold standard, positive reenforcement training methods, which he explains in an easy to understand way and follows this up with a practical demonstration. I would not hesitate to recommend

Absolutely great service here!! Our dogs always look brilliant once we get them home and with one of our dogs being a little older they take extra care of her!!

Been taking my two dogs to Canine Co for eight years and would highly recommend. Friendly staff, well priced, and always a first class job!

Millie loves going to have her grooming pamper, always comes back looking gorgeous love the way she is cut, would highly recommend Canine Co Dog Groomers. Yvonne Morris

Great service from a friendly team. We have a wire haired dog, and the quality of his groom is fantastic.

We visited Max Canine two days ago and it was really good to have a 1-2-1 with Emily to discuss the reactivity issues with our dog . This was our first visit to Max Canine and we were very impressed in the way Emily, with assistance from Mike, were able to offer excellent advice and tips on how to reduce the reactions from our dog especially when meeting other dogs and strangers. The peaceful and very scenic location of Max Canine was perfect for the 1-2-1, after which we participated in a group session with other dogs and their owners which was a great way of gaining some more tips on lead handling etc. We have already seen an improvement when out walking our dog and would certainly recommend Emily and Max Canine.

I was really struggling with Rosie’s behaviour and some difficult habits making life stressful! Emily listened and understood my needs and Rosie’s breed and how the issues could be improved. I can honestly say my life has changed for the better and I am so grateful to her. Rosie is a lot calmer in the house and the garden. I am looking forward to a face to face session next time. Thank you! Would 100% recommend

Em is the most brilliant trainer, and we are so thankful to have found her! We rescued our collie cross 2 years ago, and although myself and my partner had experience with the breed, neither of us were prepared for how complex Duke was. Duke was incredibly reactive to everything when we rescued him, and we were very naive and really had no clue how best to manage him. Em stripped it back to basics for us, and we started with learning how to get him to walk with us on lead, before progressing to being comfortable interacting with other dogs on/off lead, practising being around livestock and, Duke’s biggest trigger - cars. Her knowledge of canine behaviour is second to none, and she’s really helped us identify his signals so we can manage them before he goes, as we say, full “collie”. I think one of the biggest learnings for us wasn’t how to “fix” Duke, it was about educating ourselves and understanding the breed traits, and Duke’s behaviours in particular, so we could establish a better relationship and be the right leaders for him. Em is really straight forward, providing practical advice we can take away and build on, in safe and comfortable surroundings. We’ve been working with her for two years now, and I can honestly say it’s the best investment we’ve ever made. I feel much more confident in how to handle and work with Duke, and as a result have a much stronger bond with him. Would highly recommend!

We took our rehomed spaniel cross Monty as he was very distracted on the lead and has a very high prey drive. He quickly learnt what Emily was asking and I saw a big difference in his response. He is starting to walk better on the lead now and we are working on Sit means sit - slow process but each time it’s a bit longer - hopefully this will stop him diving for the front door each time it opens looking for squirrels . It’s still a work in progress but I feel I have learnt new skills from Emily to move in the right direction, and able to get back in touch with Emily should there be any further issues . Thanks so Much for the help.

Kim worked with us to help overcome our dog’s reactive behaviour. After spending a couple of hours together, I’m amazed by the progress in such a short amount of time. The time together wasn’t just educational, but it was fun too.

Incredible Dog Trainer – Highly Recommend Brian at The K9 Coach! We started working with Brian when our Cavapoo puppy, Indie, was just 3 months old. At the same time, we were also at different times caring for Luna, a 4-year-old French Bulldog who had become reactive toward other dogs — so much so that we couldn’t have her and Indie in the same space without fear of Luna biting. From the very first session, Brian worked absolute magic. Indie was eating out of the palm of his hand and picked up new commands immediately — including the crucial “touch” command that became a game-changer for recall. Brian didn’t just work wonders with Indie; he also gave Luna the same level of engagement and attention. It turns out, an old dog can learn new tricks! Eventually, we brought them together for a joint session. We followed every bit of advice Brian gave us — and within just six walks together, we had the confidence to let them both off-leash. They played happily together, and just a couple of walks later, we even had them calmly sharing the same house. This was progress I honestly thought we’d never see. What sets Brian apart is not just his skill and experience, but his passion and genuine love for dogs. He’s always been available for a quick call between sessions and has supported us every step of the way. He truly is the ultimate dog whisperer. If you’re considering training — no matter your dog’s age or challenges — don’t hesitate to reach out to Brian at The K9 Coach. It’s never too late to train, and with Brian, you’re in the best hands.

I can’t say enough great things about Brian and the incredible work he’ve done with Milo. From the very first session, it was clear that this isn’t just a job for him -it’s a true calling. Brian combines deep expertise with patience, empathy, and a genuine love for animals. He took the time to understand not just my dog’s behavior, but also their personality and emotional needs. The difference in my dog’s confidence, obedience, and overall happiness is nothing short of remarkable. Whether it was leash training, recall or just building a better bond between me and my dog, Brian provided personalized, actionable guidance that worked wonders. What impressed me most was the focus on positive reinforcement and the emphasis on building trust and communication. Highly recommend to anyone who wants not just a well-trained dog, but a happier and healthier relationship with their furry best friend!

We got in touch with Brian to help us with our shihtzu Ruby’s behaviour. Despite having Ruby since a puppy, over time she had become aggressive towards men, was very difficult to settle when someone would come into our home and was very reactive whilst on a lead with other dogs and her recall was pretty terrible! There was a lot that we wanted Brian to help us with and he absolutely succeeded. It’s been a complete game changer for Ruby’s walks and helping us to understand why Ruby had displayed this aggressive behaviour towards other dogs and people. We never thought we would get to a point of being able to comfortably walk her around other dogs again. Brian is so patient, understanding and clearly very passionate. He really has been a miracle worker. Particularly as we have a young daughter, we were really wanting to work on Ruby’s behaviour and Brian has really helped us to unpick exactly why Ruby would act the way she did. Brian has excellent people (and dog!) skills, is kind and caring. Ruby warmed to him instantly, which just proves his kind nature. If you are looking for a dog trainer to help you with similar concerns, then I wouldn’t think twice about booking with Brian. He was a wonderful.

I highy highly recommend Brian. He has provided the best possible guidance for me and my two little Chihuahua puppies. His training is all based on positive reinforcement, he is so kind and reassuring, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure you on the right track for helping you and your puppy to learn and develop in the best way possible together. To have that support system in place and the understanding of why my dogs might be behaving in a certain way, means that I can give them the best opportunity to become confident, happy little dogs. Having the support of Brian is so reassuring, I honestly don't think I could have done this so successfully and easily without him. You are truly blessed to have found him! 🐶🐶

Brian was a fantastic help with our dog Truffle. Truffle is a mix of 3 working breeds and we were struggling with him pulling on the lead because of how keen he was to sniff everything! Brian taught us how to channel Truffle’s working energy and tendencies so that we were helping him to enrich and stimulate his brain, whilst also being able to now enjoy walks! Thank you Brian!!