Dog Training Classes in Guildford
Practical, expert-led dog training classes in Guildford to help you build a calmer, more focused, better-behaved dog in real life — not just at home.
Whether you have a young puppy starting their training journey, an adolescent dog who suddenly seems to have forgotten everything, or an older dog who needs help with recall, lead walking, focus, confidence or manners, our workshops give you practical, hands-on support from experienced dog trainers.
Our classes are held at Merrist Wood College in Guildford, Surrey, with plenty of outdoor space where you and your dog can learn and practise around real-life distractions.
Using kind, effective, positive training methods, we'll show you what to do, help you practise with your dog and give you the skills to continue your training at home.
With over 20 years of experience helping thousands of dogs and their owners, our workshops are based around a tried-and-tested training syllabus designed to give you skills you can actually use in everyday life
Why Workshops Instead of a Fixed 6-Week Course?
Instead of locking you into the same class for a set number of weeks, our mix-and-match workshops give you more flexibility and let you focus on the skills your dog actually needs.
Choose from workshops covering skills such as recall, lead walking, engagement, impulse control, calmness and social skills.
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Choose the skills most relevant to your dog
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Book dates that suit you
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Start without waiting for a new course to begin
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Mix and match different workshops
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Repeat workshops whenever you need extra practice
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Train around different dogs and distractions each time
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Continue training from puppyhood through adolescence and adulthood
Come to one workshop for help with a particular skill, or combine several to create your own flexible training programme.
WHY CHOOSE US?
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Positive training methods
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Over 20 years of experience
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Open to puppies, adolescents & adult dogs
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All breeds welcome
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Tried & tested training syllabus
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Friendly, experienced instructors
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Small class sizes & individual attention
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Outdoor classes with plenty of space
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Families & children welcome
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5-star reviews
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Separate, safe spaces for friendly dogs and dogs who may bark or need more distance
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Disability friendly & wheelchair accessible
Tickets are priced per dog — partners and children are welcome to come along at no additional cost.
Choose your workshop below and start building skills you can use in everyday life.
"All classes are relaxed, great fun and so informative. Small classes ensure you get individual attention, help and support. First class dog trainers, with their help, patience and kindness I have achieved great results with my dog"
"We would like to say a huge thank you to the team with helping us train our Labrador. Without their help and knowledge we would not have the great relationship we have with him today and the confidence in letting him go off lead."
"Such an excellent experience all round. We arrived at our first class with a crazy and untrained pup (ourselves being untrained owners), and here we are after completing his first training course, as a little star! "
There is no 'one size fits all' when it comes to puppy training but the team at Adolescent Dogs took the time to get to know Tess and worked with us to ensure that the training worked for her - this is so incredibly valuable."
Upcoming Workshops
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Price for workshops is per dog, you can bring partners and children with you
Workshop directions
Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon Road, Guildford, GU3 3PE.
Google Map Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nfmAtEWw1jxXmmWEA
Please follow the drive all the way to the top until the T-junction (you should see a large wooden owl in front of you) and turn right.
Follow the signs for ‘Dog Day Care’ and drive round to the left. Follow the road around until you reach the gravel over flow car park.
The Day Care Playground is on the left hand side (Big Green Container) . Please do not let your dog approach any animals on site.
Video below showing the drive to the Workshop arena from the Merrist Wood Entrance