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Our curated list of the best professionals in the Yaxley area.
With its proximity to the Fens and local nature reserves, trainers in Yaxley focus on creating well-behaved dogs that are comfortable in a variety of rural and waterside environments.
Conquest Drove, Peterborough PE7 3DH
We took our 8 month old cocker to this site for the first time on Saturday, he absolutely loved it, he was so happy running free and very safe. Would recommend this site for any new owners of pups.
What a lovely place, first time with our cocker spaniel and he loved it. Will be booking another session. Highly recommend.
Wow what a lovely place to have fun with your dog. I googled agility training and K9 Academy popped up. It was less than 10 miles from us so we just had to go. Our Border Collie had never done anything like this before but was so exited to be jumping over fences and through hoops along with going through the tunnels and climbing over the obstacles. Private well kept field with professional kit and no distractions. Places to rest or have a picnic while you’re there. What a great evening we had and have already booked again. 100% recommended.
What a fanatic place. We loved it, and most of all, so did Rubix. Highly recommend it.
Unit 2, Station bridge road, Broadway, Yaxley, Peterborough PE7 3EL
Easy and flexible booking for First Aid Course. Instructor well prepared with plenty of demo kit and good training venue. Evident that the instructor had plenty of up to date knowledge and experience. Course and content delivery was thorough and concise but went into plenty of detail on the areas that mattered. Petar was very engaging and kept us all interested in the content. Would highly recommend and will be using PETM in the future - thank you!
All courses in this company were organized at a highly professional level. Whenever I needed assistance, they responded quickly and all questions were answered extremely adequately. I can recommend them to everyone, you will learn a lot and the courses will be useful to you.
Very professional presentation of the information and comprehensive answers to my questions!
Very very good
191 Southfields Ave, Peterborough PE2 8RY
Before I met Raimonda I was at a loss with my chihuahua. I adopted him and saw how reactive he was quickly with barking at everything, getting out of control and he was very stressed. Going outside was a fear and hiding behind cars and bushes when people and dogs walked by. After training with Raimonda, we learnt so many training techniques and tips. I fully trusted the process and am in such a different place now which I never thought would happen. I’m so pleased we found Raimonda, the training sessions have been so valuable. Being able to take my dog out for calm walks is amazing! Highly recommend
I write this review as I sit and eat my lunch whilst my puppy FINALLY naps in his crate. This morning I was firmly stuck in the puppy blues but I feel so much more positive after my 2 hour session with Raimonda. I’ve always felt confident training my dogs but recently got a 5 month old puppy who had spent all his life so far in a kennels, so felt a bit confused about the best way forward, specifically with crate and toilet training. Raimonda has helped me make sense of how to train him and totally reinforced my confidence. I cannot thank you enough!
Fantastic dog trainer gave us many tips and positive ways to make our dog far more obedient and much happier would definitely recommend..
What can I say..Rai has worked wonders with my dog. He was fearful of everything but aggressive with it. Literally everything from people, dogs, pushchairs, joggers, hi viz jackets and bikes. He was a hyper nervous wreck. He also previously suffered trama in his life which added to it. I knew there was a softie under all that floof and I so desperate to help him, finding the right trainer was hard. Then literally I found Rai, a BIG ray of sunshine. Cannot thank her enough, she had a battle on her hands to find a safe way to work with us. She also gave me confidence as well to learn to trust him which was so hard!! She's not just a fantastic trainer but a lovely person and I have already recommended her to 3 people. She's really amazing👏 5 🌟 isn't enough. She has literally changed our lives!!
Raimonda is an Excellent trainer, she as helped Cooper a lot, just need to concentrate on getting him not to bark at dogs, we got him to not bark at people, would definitely recommend her
Northey Rd, Peterborough PE6 7YX
A huge and special thank you. We feel so grateful to Jonathan and Kathy for the help and support they have given our family and our miniature cockapoo Lola with preparing for her kennel stay. Lola was a rescue pup and her frightful start in life made her fearful of everything, 6 weeks before her kennel stay, our labradoodle; Monty who was her complete idol and linchpin passed away. I didn’t think Lola would cope in kennels without Monty and anxiously wrote to Jonathan for advice. Jonathan immediately put a plan in place to gently introduce Lola to Spiriteddawn kennels with a meet and greet following on with short stays under Jonathan’s guidance. I quickly felt really supported by Jonathan’s calmness, kindness and behavioural expertise and my own anxiety dissipated. When Lola’s week kennel stay arrived, I knew we couldn’t have left her in more expert and caring hands. The kennels are air conditioned and with pictures of cuddles with Kathy and play videos with Jonathan we felt completely at ease whilst away. Upon our return Lola was full of fun, perfectly groomed, her bedding washed and she had made lots of new doggy play friends. We cannot express how grateful we are to Jonathan and Kathy and hope this review will help others who may be feeling anxious when leaving their loved pets, I’m so glad I contacted Spiriteddawn kennels, I wouldn’t choose anywhere else! Kirstie Smith 27.6.25
I would highly recommend these kennels as John and Kay really do put your fur baby first during their stay. Recently one of my dogs had needed meds for an enlarged prostate and whilst in kennels further problems occurred. John rang to advise me and to ask which vet id like him to take my dog to . He then took my dog to the vet and then kept a close on him for the rest of his stay . He telephoned me to let me know what the vet had said and Kay also messaged me each day to let me know how he was . My dogs are always happy to go which is good as one of them suffers with anxiety but I have no concerns about dropping them off there. The kennels are always clean , they have a good play area and they get taken out for a few walks each day . The love and care both John and Kay show is 5 * and they go beyond what you'd expect when caring for your dogs . Highly recommend.
K9 take great care of Kit, providing her an essential 10-weekly claw trim. So pleased to have discovered this professional and caring team.
Took our 15 month old dog who had never been left in kennels for a 2 night stay. Jonathan was so calm relaxed and assured us he would be fine. Text first night and got an almost instant reply that our dog was fine. Would not hesitate to take our dog back. Five star
If you are looking for Dog boarding and soon in the New Year Cats as well, look no further, run very professionaly by husband and wife Jonathan and Kathy, these are just the best pair to leave your beloved pet with, along with the above they offer Grooming by Kathy and Training with Jonathan from pet obedience to a fully trained Shooting or Competition Gundog. I cannot recommend them enough.
261 Arundel Rd, Walton, Peterborough PE4 6JA
Jerome is an incredible trainer & has great knowledge! Our dog was reactive and had little experience in general and with the information we were given/shown we’ve been able to fix how we are with our dog to help guide her! Everything was explained in such detail and demonstrated in such a way that the training was so easy to grasp too and implement into our everyday. Thank you so much! ☺️
We had such a great experience working with Jerome! He’s incredibly personable and put us at ease right from the start. He’s very knowledgeable and always made himself available to answer our questions, no matter how small. You can tell he really cares about what he does and wants the best for both dogs and their owners. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend JHD Training. Very practical advice, great engagement with myself and my dog. Working In public spaces was a valuable experience.
Punctual friendly and very good with Sydney. Learnt so much from Jerome and up to us now. He is there at the end of the phone if we need him and that's reassuring to know. Totally 💯 recommend
Jerome gave us really clear guidance and tools to help with our dogs reactivity. We would recommend him to anyone!
Finding qualified dog trainers in Yaxley means connecting with professionals who understand the unique character of this historic Cambridgeshire village. From training puppies in residential areas near St Peter's Church to managing reactive dogs along the Nene Valley pathways, our certified trainers deliver personalised obedience training, behaviour modification, and puppy socialisation programmes tailored to rural village life.
Serving Yaxley, Norman Cross, Farcet, and surrounding Huntingdonshire communities, we've successfully trained over 450 dogs in the past eight years. Our expertise addresses the specific needs of village dog ownership, from navigating Main Street to enjoying off-lead exercise in local fields and ensuring excellent recall around livestock and wildlife.
Yaxley's village setting presents distinct training requirements shaped by its semi-rural character and close-knit community. The village's network of footpaths, bridleways, and proximity to farmland means dogs regularly encounter livestock, horses, and wildlife, making solid recall and impulse control absolutely essential for safe countryside walks.
Our trainers specialise in preparing dogs for village life, including desensitisation to agricultural machinery, teaching appropriate behaviour around livestock in surrounding fields, and building confidence with the various sounds and activities typical of rural Cambridgeshire. We understand local requirements for responsible dog ownership in areas with grazing animals and ensure your training translates into real-world reliability along popular routes like the walks towards Holme Fen.
Our puppy programmes focus on building confidence during the critical 8-16 week period. We introduce young dogs to Yaxley's village environment including traffic along Broadway, the community atmosphere around local shops, and appropriate responses to livestock and wildlife. Training covers essential skills like house training, crate training, recall, and lead walking, with controlled socialisation ensuring puppies develop into well-adjusted village dogs.
Reliable recall proves crucial in Yaxley given the proximity to farmland and grazing animals. Our advanced training develops off-lead control despite distractions including rabbits, deer, sheep, and horses. We teach impulse control and emergency stops essential for countryside living, ensuring dogs respond immediately even when faced with tempting wildlife or livestock in surrounding fields.
We address reactivity issues through systematic desensitisation and positive reinforcement. Our programmes help dogs learn calm responses to triggers encountered on village walks, including other dogs, cyclists, and horse riders. Training builds tolerance gradually, replacing unwanted behaviours with focus and self-control even on narrower village footpaths.
Dog training in Yaxley typically ranges from £35-65 per hour for private sessions, with package deals offering better value at £250-450 for comprehensive programmes. Group classes cost approximately £10-18 per session, while specialist behaviour consultations range from £55-85. Mobile services throughout Yaxley and surrounding villages mean no additional travel charges.
Yes, livestock training is essential for Yaxley dogs given the surrounding farmland. We use controlled exposure and positive reinforcement to teach dogs to ignore sheep, cattle, and horses. Training typically requires 6-10 sessions depending on your dog's existing impulses, building reliable recall and impulse control that keeps both your dog and local livestock safe during countryside walks.
Begin training immediately when bringing your puppy home around 8 weeks old. The critical socialisation period between 8-16 weeks makes early exposure to Yaxley's village environment essential. Puppies can join group classes after initial vaccinations at approximately 10-12 weeks. However, adult dogs and rescues benefit from training at any age.
Professional dog training in Yaxley ensures your canine companion thrives in this charming Cambridgeshire village setting. Our proven training methods combine expert techniques with understanding of rural life, creating confident, well-mannered dogs ready for countryside walks and village living. Whether you're in central Yaxley or nearby Norman Cross, investing in professional training ensures your dog becomes a responsible, reliable companion welcomed throughout the local community. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.