Welcome to the Surrey Dog Training Company
Helping you build a strong, lasting bond with your dog through enjoyable and effective learning.
Welcome to The surrey dog training company.
Finding the right dog trainer is one of the most important decisions you can make for your dog. Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, navigating the challenges of adolescence, working through behavioural concerns, or simply looking for a fun activity to enjoy together, choosing an ethical, force-free trainer can make all the difference.
At The surrey dog training company, we believe that training should be enjoyable, rewarding, and built on trust. We use kind, science-based methods that strengthen the bond between you and your dog while helping them develop the skills they need to thrive in everyday life.
Training for Every Stage
Every dog is unique, and their needs change as they grow. We offer support for:
Puppies learning essential life skills and socialisation
Adolescent dogs navigating their teenage phase
Common behavioural challenges such as pulling on the lead, jumping up, recall difficulties, and confidence building
Dogs of all ages who want to learn new skills and have fun
More Than Just Training
Learning doesn’t have to stop with the basics. We offer a range of exciting dog sports and enrichment activities designed to build confidence, improve communication, and provide mental and physical stimulation.
Agility
A fast-paced and enjoyable sport where dogs learn to navigate obstacles, tunnels, jumps, and more while working as a team with their handler.
Hoopers
A low-impact sport suitable for dogs of all ages and abilities, focusing on flowing courses of hoops, tunnels, and barrels.
Scent Work
Tap into your dog’s natural abilities through scent detection games and searches that provide fantastic mental enrichment.
Mantrailing
An exciting activity where dogs use their incredible sense of smell to locate a specific person, building confidence and teamwork along the way.
Supporting You and Your Dog
Our goal is to help you create a happy, confident, and well-rounded companion while enjoying the journey together. Whether you’re looking for practical training support or a new hobby to share with your dog, we’re here to help every step of the way.
We look forward to welcoming you and your dog to our community.
Professional Membership & Qualification
As a member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT), I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical, science-based dog training. Membership requires trainers to demonstrate practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and a commitment to force-free, welfare-focused training methods.
Through IMDT training and assessment, I have developed expertise in canine learning theory, behaviour, body language, training techniques, welfare, and effective communication with dog owners. The rigorous assessment process ensures trainers can apply modern, evidence-based methods in real-life situations while prioritising the emotional wellbeing of every dog.
Being part of the IMDT also means committing to ongoing professional development, keeping up to date with the latest research and best practices to provide the highest quality support for dogs and their owners
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing ethical, evidence-based dog training that puts your dog’s welfare, emotional wellbeing, and individual needs first. We believe that every dog deserves to be trained with kindness, patience, and respect, using positive, reward-based methods that build confidence and strengthen the relationship between dog and owner.
Our aim is not only to help you achieve your training goals but to empower you with the knowledge and skills to understand your dog better. Whether you’re raising a puppy, supporting an adolescent dog, overcoming behavioural challenges, or discovering a new sport together, we are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive, and enjoyable learning environment for both ends of the lead.
Together, we’ll build trust, confidence, and lasting success—one step, one skill, and one wagging tail at a time.
Our Services
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Puppy Training
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Dog Training
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One to One
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Dog Walking
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Behaviour Consultation
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Scent Work
The Surrey Dog Training Company is located in Lower Kingswood. You can contact us either through the contact form on our Contact page or via email using info@thesurreydogtrainingcompany.co.uk
Based in Lower Kingswood in Surrey
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“As a first-time dog owner, I am very grateful for all the advice and practical help Julia has given me to get my dog through the puppy and teenage stage. Over the last two years Julia has provided ongoing individual progression and training for a very lively Sprocker.” - Teresa Jones
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I have been using The Surrey Dog Training Company since September 2019 for my not so little puppy Loki. Julia and Team are amazing with the dogs! We have done both puppy and puppy plus classes. They have been brilliant; we have both learnt so much! I highly recommend to anyone who’s looking for the best puppy class. Thank you, Julia and Team, for giving me such a gentleman of a dog. - Molly Silvester and Loki
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“I can highly recommend Julia as a top-class dog trainer. She has helped with puppy socialisation, and 121 puppy training for my 4-month-old German Shepherd puppy. She obviously loves and understands dogs and can get the best out of our dogs. Julia was able to give me all the correct tools to go home and practice and has made training look effortless.”
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“Julia and her team are hard to beat in the dog training world. Their approach is based on everyone having fun and the results are really impressive. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone with a dog in need of training!” - Sally & Toast
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“Thank you, Julia, for your endless kindness and patience. We (I mean the dogs and me) love Fun Agility. It is sometimes challenging for us all, but never any pressure, and always fun. You have helped me to learn and understand more about my dogs and build a stronger relationship with them. I cannot recommend your classes highly enough, they are outstanding.” - Theresa, Patch and Mitzi
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“I can highly recommend agility courses with The Surrey Dog Training Company. I started with my Springer Spaniel, Alfie, over 5 years ago and we are still there! Each time is different, but always lots of fun, even if there are distractions i.e. apples, which mean I have to work harder! We both thoroughly enjoy our agility sessions.” - Kim Peters and Alfie
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“Just like to say my dog really enjoys the classes. So, if she could speak, she would say join up. Classes suitable for all. My dog is unpredictable, and Julia goes to great lengths to accommodate her. Classes medium, small or individual. Friendly, supportive advice. A great asset to the community.” - Monica and Lunar
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“Julia and her team are all approachable and friendly people. Knowledgeable about all your dog’s behaviour delivered in a professional and non-condescending manner. Plenty of one to one during the classes. Whatever your needs are I’m sure Julia and her team will be able to help!” - Claire Crocker
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“We have a crazy 2 year old Border Collie (Jackson) and found Julia at The Surrey Dog Training Company a couple of years ago. Julia has been a huge part of the progress we’ve made, and without her help we wouldn’t have the well behaved, wonderful dog we have today! She has always provided excellent advice and is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to dogs, their training, and their behaviour. Julia is always so patient and really cares for the dogs and people she works with. We would highly recommend” - Caroline and Steve Vallis
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“I was recommended Julia by a friend of mine and I have to say how amazing she and her team have been with Cookie. We have had one to one sessions and group training and both have exceeded expectations. They are fun, motivating and encouraging. With the 1-1 sessions you get detailed follow up notes and reminders to support the learnings. Cookie is a much better behaved dog and has learnt some cool tricks as well. Thank you Julia and we look forward to Cookie progressing to the next level with you very soon.” - Ian & Ben Wallis & Cookie
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“SDTC is absolutely amazing! Julia came to see our family at home to start training even before we had collected our new puppy from the breeder. She has been there for us every step of the way from puppy training to daily dog walking 5 years on. Julia and her brilliant team are the most lovely, most caring and most kind dog carers you will ever meet and we are so blessed that they are able to care for our precious little Pug on a regular basis. We absolutely love the entire team! Thank you SDTC!”
