The 10 best dog trainers in Birmingham

Behavioural challenges are addressed in the dog's own surroundings by Our Love For Dogs, a mobile trainer and behavioural specialist. The business offers one-to-one hourly sessions at home, on pavement walks and in the park, with programmes tailored to obedience, puppy needs and behaviour modification.

Training uses positive, reward-based methods and can address recall, lead walking and aggression. An initial consultation can last up to two hours, allowing the trainer to discuss the dog's behaviour and recommend a course of action. Bespoke programmes and follow-up notes help owners continue practising between sessions. Mobile one-to-one training makes the dog's normal environment part of the training process.

Dog grooming, walking and social walks are offered by Sheldon Dog Services Ltd, alongside a retail shop stocking dog food, treats and supplies. Grooming caters for dogs of all breeds, sizes, coat types and personalities, including larger breeds and dogs with reactivity or socialisation issues.

Owners can choose group walks of up to four dogs per walker or solo walks for dogs needing individual attention. Saturday social walks take place in Sheldon Country Park and include trainer guidance on behaviour and practical skills. The salon has CCTV, a viewing window and canine first-aid-trained staff.

Puppy and adult training, one-to-one sessions and training walks are offered by Dogs Behaving Gladly Training in Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas. The trainer works on unwanted behaviour as well as everyday skills, using positive reward-based training for dogs and handlers.

Classes are kept small, while one-to-one sessions can take place at home or outdoors and are tailored to the dog and handler. Puppy and adult classes run at an outdoor venue in Boldmere, with sessions on selected weekdays and Saturdays. One-to-one training provides a tailored plan and individual attention.

Family protection dogs are selected, trained and prepared for life alongside their owners by Trident Elite Family Protection Dogs. The programme combines obedience, protection work and scenario-based training, with dogs assessed for temperament, emotional stability and social confidence.

Available dogs are offered at different training levels, from Level One to Elite. The service is aimed at families and individuals seeking a dog that can provide protection while remaining a calm household companion. Training addresses integration with children and other pets, and the handover process includes guidance for bringing the dog into the family environment.

Auroara Dog Training provides positive-reinforcement training for dogs and their families across Birmingham and Solihull. One-to-one consultations can take place in person or online, while group classes cover basic obedience and socialisation. Owners are shown practical alternative behaviours through rewards and encouragement rather than punishment.

The business also offers dog daycare and home boarding from a family home in Acocks Green. Boarding includes a meet-up so the dogs can be walked together and introduced at home before dates are set. The home has a resident golden retriever, and boarding requires dogs to be neutered or spayed unless they are below the relevant age. Reactive dogs are declined.

Solo dog walks, training walks and behaviour support make Pringle Pawz suitable for owners needing either practical exercise or structured help with difficult behaviour.

The Birmingham service works with puppies and adult dogs, including fearful or reactive dogs, using positive reinforcement, confidence-building and gentle desensitisation. One-to-one sessions cover calm behaviour, recall and loose-lead walking, while behaviour modification includes a step-by-step plan with milestones and one month of WhatsApp or email support. Solo walks are available for dogs that prefer individual attention or are uncomfortable in groups. Dog walking across Birmingham and nearby areas includes Solihull, Chelmsley Wood, Kingshurst, Coleshill and Sheldon.