Welcome to Surrey Hills Dog Training
About
Having studied psychology and after owning and training dogs throughout my adult life becoming an accredited trainer with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) has been a natural progression.
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Recognising we are all individual, I work with you to ensure your training plan fits your lifestyle and is tailored to your needs. Using proven science based methods of positive reward training I can help you and your dog develop a strong bond and positive relationship. I am continuously developing my services and skills to be a go to resource for you at any point of development or when faced with problems along the way.
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Based in Westcott, Dorking and covering the Surrey Hills area - including Cobham, Oxshott, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Brockham, Newdigate, Capel, Ockley, Cranleigh, Guildford, West Clandon. Please look at my services offered or contact me for additional information or to discuss your personal requirements.
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Fully insured, family friendly and DBS checked.
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I look forward to working with you.
Regards,
John
Services We Offer
Home setup and settling in
Preparing for your new arrival, advice on creating the right environment and setup to make this time as stress free as possible for all involved. Guidance on essential equipment, sleep, feeding, interaction and common issues such as toilet training and introducing them to new people/experiences. Working with you to provide the foundations of the essential desired behaviours.
£180 - pre-arrival home consultation, puppy home visit and two follow-up sessions.
Puppy to adult group classes
Indoor and outdoor small group classes (max six). Providing you with the knowledge and tools to build the foundations of your puppy's socialisation, development and continued learning. Helping you develop good habits and learn each other's language.
£120 - Six one hour weekly sessions
One to one training
These may suit if you can't make a group class, have a nervous/rescue dog or particular training issue(s) you require help with for example recall, loose lead or jumping up.
£70 per hour (discount available for block booking).
Behavioural consultation
Addressing specific behaviour problems such as fear based issues, resource guarding, aggressive/reactive conduct. Please contact me.
Therapy Dog Training
Trusted trainer with Therapy Dog Training UK. Providing assessment and training to achieve Therapy Dog certification.
Hoopers
An increasingly popular fun, low impact agility style class that both you and your dog will enjoy! Course involves navigating hoops, barrels and tunnels and is a great way to have fun and bond with your dog.
Suitable for all ages - dogs must have a basic recall and be happy in the company of other dogs. Small classes of six.
£99 - Five one hour weekly sessions.
Agility
Fun activity classes to exercise and engage with your dog. Improve handling techniques and learn new skills as you navigate around various obstacles including jumps, weaves, tunnels, seesaw, A-frame and much more. Classes to suit all abilities.
£130 - six one hour weekly sessions.
Workshops
Workshops focussing on developing specific skills, for example loose lead walking or recall.
Classes
UPCOMING CLASSES
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​Date to be confirmed - 9.30am - 10.30am
Stage 2 - Adolescent Training*
This six week course is suitable for puppy /
adolescents six months and over. Ideal training course for reinforcing and further developing the skills learnt at puppy foundation class. Ideal for dogs and owners to take their training to the next level to have a happy, well behaved and sociable dog. Includes key learning for loose lead walking, recall, meet and greet, emergency stop, settle and more. Improving your dog’s focus by adding in distraction, distance and duration to the range of exercises.
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Sunday 6th July 2025 9.30am - 10.30am
Stage 1 - Puppy Foundation Training* - five week course £100
Content includes:
Building the value of their name, eye contact, sit, down, various recall options, leave, wait, settle, loose lead walking. Understanding how to develop duration, distance and distraction training. Expanding your knowledge, handling skills and more. The aim is to have a sociable well-behaved dog, who is confident in any environment.
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Sunday 6th July 2025 10.30am to 11.30am
Hoopers - 5 week course £100
Hoopers is a low impact fun sport activity for dogs and owners of all ages. Helps to give a mental and physical workout and builds a bond with you and your dog.
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Saturday 14th June 2025 11.15am to 12.15am
Fun Agility Taster Session £20
A fun rewarding way to get physical and mental stimulation for both you and your dog. Learn new skills with different obstacles, build confidence and improve handling techniques whilst enjoying a positive bonding experience.
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*I provide practice reference sheets each week for puppy and next stage classes and have a WhatsApp group providing additional information and discount codes etc.
​​​All classes based in Westcott. Please contact me for further details or to book a place.
Testimonials
"Although I grew up with dogs, it was another thing bringing home a little bundle of fun. John gave me lots of advice on how to settle Luna in to our home and provided clear instructions and guidance for getting us on the right track. The one to one sessions meant that both my partner and I were consistent in our approach.
Very grateful, thank you."
Lauren and Luna
"John really helped me with Cookie's reactive behaviour towards other dogs by putting into place options to manage and modify the way she behaved. He gave me sound advice and was on hand throughout.
Both my and Cookie's confidence has greatly improved making a real difference so we can now enjoy being and out and about ."
Jasmine and Cookie
"My family, and our new puppy, really benefitted from John's advice on how to look after him and start with his foundation training. Having completed a block of training classes there were still issues with his recall and jumping up which was resolved with a further one to one session."
Jason, Surrey
Contact Us
Westcott, Dorking, Surrey
United Kingdom
