A friendly, expert dog training experience with a personal touch. With classes designed to fit everyone's schedule. Call us today! 07787 376 606 or 07815 597 259

Pooch Academy

The original WAGS club.

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Essex’s Fastest-Growing Dog Training Classes

Whether you have a playful puppy or an old companion, it's always a good time to train your dog or teach them a new trick or two! Pooch Academy is here to help unleash the extraordinary in your dog. Across Essex, from Colchester to Romford, Dunmow to Maldon, we're here to help! Whether they're a yappy Dachshund, a boisterous Doberman or a big, gentle Newfoundland, let a trainer from Pooch Academy boost the bond between you and your dog!

Do you have a problem pooch? Are they always in the dog house? Is walkies a drag - literally? With Pooch Academy, help's at hand!

The fact you're searching for a dog trainer tells us two things. 1) You think they have some issues. 2) You love them enough to want to help them. Below are some, but not all, of the most common reasons owners seek our dog training services.

Toilet training and best practises

Behavioral challenges - inside & outside

Playing or socialising with other dogs

Incessent barking/ anxiety issues

Introducing a dog/puppy to your home

Everyday training/ walkies advice

Introductory 1-2-1 Assessment

At Pooch Academy, we make it as simple as possible for new dogs and owners to join us for our Training Sessions, Pack Walks and other Dog Training Services.

An introductory 1-2-1 will help us get to know one another and determine where your dog is on its training path and what you want it to achieve.

We insist we meet every new dog and owner in an introductory 1-2-1 before they can join in. It's an essential part of the process and something all good trainers will do.

Please Get in Touch using any of the methods provided, and let's get your dog on the path to a more obedient and happier life.

Just give us a call on 07787 376 606 or 07815 597 259. Alternatively, please email us at hello@pooch.academy or use our simple form, linked HERE.

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Keeping It Together

Dogs are very perceptive and can sense fear and indecisiveness. Keep strong.

Mutual Trust Is Key

Build a bond with your dog with positivity, clarity and plenty of love and attention.

Motivational training

A truly motivated dog will strive harder for success.

Puppy Training

Teaching the basics early

Your bundle of fluff may melt your heart with those puppy dog eyes or a wag of its tail, but teaching your puppy the basics early will help keep them safe and is essential in catching the bad habits before they start.

Mastering commands like toilet training, sitting, and coming when called leads to a happier dog and a less stressed owner.

At Pooch Academy, we teach positive, reward-based training.

Puppies and dogs respond far better to positive training and are likelier to learn what you are trying to teach them faster.

Read more information on our puppy training HERE

To discuss the appropriate training path for your puppy and explore Pooch Academy's options, please call 07787 376 606 or 07815 597 259, email hello@pooch.academy, or utilise our simple form to Get in Touch.

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Meet the Team

We consider it a genuine privilege to be able to do what we do. The satisfaction of helping wonderful people and the joy of training dogs make all the extra effort we put into our business all worthwhile.

Keeley

'Enthusiasm is infectious. I love to use lots of positive encouragement and vocal praise when they're good.'

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Jack

'I cannot emphasise enough how crucial practice and repetition are when you're training your dog.'

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What our clients say about Pooch Academy

Keeley helped train our two pups a little while ago, but we're more than happy to recommend Keeley. Our dogs went from 'bulls in a china shop' to walking on a lead so beautifully that it was hard to believe they were the same dogs. Just Brilliant!

Sarah B. Colchester

I would absolutely recommend Keeley for training; she’s fantastic with dogs, and I wish we had found her sooner!

Sarah B. Colchester

I took my dog to Jack and Keeley. I couldn't recommend them enough! Walks were a disaster and now walking him is a dream! I'd tried other trainers, but none cared or put in the effort they did. I cannot give enough thanks!

Sarah B. Colchester