Struggling with your dog? You're not alone.
Help finding an accredited dog behaviourist or trainer
Help for reactive dogs, aggression, separation anxiety and puppies. We're adding ABTC-registered professionals city by city. Until then, our local guides explain who can help and how to check someone's accreditation.
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- ABTC-registered onlyWe're adding ABTC-registered professionals city by city.
- Local guidesWalks, common problems and advice for each city we cover.
- Who to see, and whenPlain-English help on trainers, behaviourists and vet referral.
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What's going on with your dog?
Choose what sounds most like your dog. We'll explain who can help and when to see your vet first.
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You're not alone
9 in 10 UK dog owners faced a behaviour challenge last year
Living with a worried or reactive dog can be exhausting, and many owners feel guilty or alone. It isn't a sign you've failed. The right professional can make everyday life calmer for both of you.
Source: Dogs Trust National Dog Survey 2025.
Practical help
What you can do now
Short, practical guides for the problems owners ask about most.
- Dog scared of fireworks? What to do before, during and afterPractical steps for Bonfire Night and the weeks around it: what to prepare now, how to help on the night, and when to see your vet or a behaviourist.
- Reactive dog: what it means and how to helpWhy some dogs bark, lunge or growl at other dogs and people, what you can do on walks from today, and when it's time to get professional help.
- Recall training: how to teach your dog to come backWhy dogs don't come back when called, a step-by-step plan from the living room to the park, and how a long line keeps everyone safe while you practise.
- Dog pulling on the lead: why it happens and how to stop itWhy dogs pull, which equipment helps and which to avoid, and a simple daily routine for calmer, loose-lead walks.
- Puppy biting: what's normal and how to manage itWhy puppies bite, how to cope through the teething months, how to keep children safe, and the signs that mean it's time to speak to your vet.
Guides
Before you book
Plain-English answers to the questions owners ask most.
- Dog trainer, behaviourist or vet: who should you see?A plain-English guide to who can help with reactivity, separation problems, growling, puppies, noise fears and lead pulling.
- How much does a dog behaviourist cost in the UK?Typical UK prices for dog behaviourists, trainers and puppy classes, what's included, and how to compare quotes fairly.
- How to check a dog behaviourist's accreditationIn the UK anyone can call themselves a dog behaviourist. Here's how to check someone on a public register before you book.
- When should you start puppy classes?Why the first weeks at home matter, when puppies can usually join a class, and how to tell a good puppy class from a poor one.
Cities
Local help and local advice
Are you an ABTC-registered trainer or behaviourist?
Listings are free at launch. Enquiries go to you only, with no credits and no lead fees.