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Owning a pup or dog. What you need to know

23 May 2014

It occurs to me every day, how I take for granted some of my knowledge about dogs. Someone telephoned...

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How to get your dog used to the car

20 May 2014

Sometimes people experience problems with their puppy either getting in a car or having accidents /drooling/sickness...

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Bloat or Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus

20 Feb 2014

We are putting these few notes here to raise awareness of this absolute medical emergency that can occur...

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Recall for the Deaf Dog

05 Feb 2014

It is so important for dogs to be able to run off lead, safely and that includes dogs that are deaf. With...

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“ Thank you so much for your help recently. Not only did my first pup home session go well with your help but you also gave me the confidence to do it. My group pup session starts on the 02 May and I promise to load a photo or two. ” - Debbie
“ I have just finished the train the trainer course and I can honestly say it was the best . I have never been so scared about anything but it was brilliant!!! Anyone wanting to get in to training this is a must!!! Thank you Sandra and the team !! ” - Mandy
“ Can I say I found the course excellent, providing both theory and practical in equal measures which allowed us to practice what we had learned. This cemented the information whist giving confidence. You, your staff and your customers were great, allowing us to be part of your world throughout the course. ” - Paul McCarthy

The training is fantastic. You are usually in groups of about 6 other dogs. The trainer's make time for one 2 one conversations and and advice. Family's also attended the course, which is great for socialising. The location is on a farm, which is a bit of a tip. You'll need Welly boots as it can get muddy, and old trousers as the dogs my jump up on you.

Mike Rouse

15:11 15 Oct 17

Me and my little dog love it here. Great teachers, we've also made some forever friends here aswell

Emma Lawrence

06:48 16 Oct 17

I travelled from Northern Ireland to complete "Train the Trainer Course" I cant recommend the Academy high enough. I am now running very successful Dog/Puppy classes. Sandra and her staff are brilliant. their knowledge and know how is second to none. They are very professional and passionate about the work they do which comes across in their training. If you want your dog 🐶 trained or you want to become a trainer The National Dog Training Academy Southampton is the place to go. Not only do I have a successful business, I have an extremely well trained dog "My Lacey" myself, who get compliments every time we are out.

Michelle Curran

07:36 19 Dec 16

Having been a customer of the academy for almost 8 years now I can honestly say that the dog training is excellent and you will not find better anywhere else. I have taken all three of my dogs to Sandra to various training from 1:1, obedience to agility and gun dog classes and all the classes and the trainers are excellent. Well run classes, knowledgeable, friendly and approachable trainers. Sandra is the best trainer I have been to (I have tried a few!) and trust her and her positive training approaches 100%. I would (and do) recommend to every dog owner I meet as it has improved my dogs lives no end.

PAULA WARMAN

15:55 21 Dec 16

Having taken my puppy to Sandra and the team for training I realised that this is what I wanted to do. The team make training fun and it works. When I heard that Sandra ran a 'train the trainer' course I knew I had to do it. It was really good - very thorough and Sandra and the team are extremely knowledgeable. After completing the course i felt confident enough to run my own classes. Sandra is always there to support me and help with anything I need further advice on. I know she has lots of happy clients who continue to take their dogs to her for training and fun.

Maggie Hewlett

08:31 18 Dec 16

Started out in puppy classes now working towards our gold behaviour award. Fun class and knowledgeable trainers.

Emma Walker

20:59 08 Jul 18

Thank you soooo much to Sandra, Karen, Tracey and the whole team at the national dog training academy for being so helpful, supportive, welcoming, friendly in helping me obtain my certificate for the ‘Train the trainer’ course! I’ve had a great three days and can’t wait to come back! Also thank you to Karen for your expert help in the puppy class I attend, for my toy poodle puppy willow we are on week 8 Sunday and we’ve loved every part of the course with you! �

Nathan Dunleavy

17:41 02 Aug 18

Best dog training experience, brilliant knowledgeable instructors.

Mac Lawton

10:59 11 Oct 18

We originally signed up for 8 weeks of puppy training which proved to be instrumental in obtaining a firm foundation for good control and obedience, and also a stronger bond with our puppies. We immediately signed up for a further year of classes to progress our doggies through their Bronze and Silver awards onto their Gold, whilst learning it's as much about the handler as it is the dog. We have been impressed with the standard of knowledge and advice on hand and have thoroughly enjoyed the behaviour classes and especially the agility. We have recommended the The National Dog training Academy to friends and family and will continue to do so. When circumstances allow we will return to continue training.

Graeme Sampson

15:23 26 Jan 19

Staff are friendly and know what they are doing treats every dog like their own

warren hedges

16:42 29 Apr 19

We use NDTS for our dog, who enjoys socialising and learning, both obedience and agility, she really benefits from our time there, highly recommended

Stuart Pretty

09:56 07 May 19

Great training with great people who make dog training fun.

Alison Thompson

06:04 11 May 19

Great team that help and respect thier customers. They are so good with the dogs.

Kevin Amaira

05:58 24 Jul 19

Truth is a great place for cocktails! Amazing drinks at great prices. Aldershot best place for a drink! Top atmosphere. Would 100% recommend!

Ryan Holland

17:30 03 Aug 19

Really excellent, patient trainers. Cater for all types of training.

Warren Christie

07:26 08 Aug 19

Really excellent, patient trainers. Cater for all types of training. Our dog has made huge improvements and we have enrolled on another course with NDTA to continue the progress.