The Good Dog Academy
The Good Dog Academy in Ashford, Kent, is run by a dog training instructor who uses reward-based methods, which are force-free. It runs puppy classes and group classes, teaching loose lead walking and basic obedience, including a course with a Designer Outlet walk, and agility too.
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- BarkScore™Silver Rated Trainer
- 3.9 / 5
- Reputation
- 3.6
- Ethics
- 5.0
- Credentials
- 2.8
- Service breadth
- 3.3
- Training methods
- Force-free
The Good Dog Academy reviews
Public reviews
The Good Dog Academy’s reputation score is 3.6 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 39% of the trainers we list.
Read their Google reviewsHow is The Good Dog Academy rated?
Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score
- Reputation 30% of the score
- 3.6
- From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
- Ethics 40% of the score
- 5.0
- They describe their training as force-free: rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
- Credentials 25% of the score
- 2.8
- Their website doesn’t name a body or credential we recognise yet. Ask what training they’ve had.
- Service breadth 5% of the score
- 3.3
- 2 ways to train (group classes, puppy classes), and help with 4 kinds of problem.
How does The Good Dog Academy compare with other Ashford dog trainers?
Counted from the 11 trainers listed in Ashford.
- Number 3 of 11 scored trainers in Ashford by BarkScore.
- One of 3 force-free trainers listed in Ashford.
- Offers group classes, like 1 other trainer in Ashford.
- Overall BarkScore higher than 58% of the trainers we list.
What to ask The Good Dog Academy before you book
- What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
- What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
- What training or qualifications do you have?
- How many dogs are in a class, and how many trainers?
- What will I need to practise between sessions?
About The Good Dog Academy
- Helps with
- Puppy training, lead pulling, agility, basic obedience
- How they train
- Group classes, puppy classes
- Opening hours
- Tue 10am–4pmWed–Thu 11am–2pmSat 10:30am–3pm
- Address
- FIELD END, GASCOINGE ROAD, Ashford, Kent TN26 3EY
- Phone
- +44 7362 926744
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