Positive Dog Training Academy
Positive Dog Training Academy in Dorking, Surrey, uses positive reinforcement and reward-based, intimidation-free methods. It runs group classes, puppy classes and one to one sessions covering puppy toilet training, recall, loose lead walking and scent work. Training is force-free, based on rewards rather than corrections. Their website names the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild.
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- BarkScore™Gold Rated Trainer
- 4.7 / 5
- Reputation
- 4.1
- Ethics
- 5.0
- Credentials
- 5.0
- Service breadth
- 3.5
- Training methods
- Force-free
Positive Dog Training Academy reviews
Public reviews
Positive Dog Training Academy’s reputation score is 4.1 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 74% of the trainers we list.
Read their Google reviewsHow is Positive Dog Training 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
- 4.1
- 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
- 5.0
- Their website names the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers, the Pet Professional Guild. This comes from what they tell us, so it’s worth asking them about it.
- Service breadth 5% of the score
- 3.5
- 3 ways to train (group classes, puppy classes, one to one), and help with 5 kinds of problem.
How does Positive Dog Training Academy compare with other Dorking dog trainers?
Counted from the 6 trainers listed in Dorking.
- Highest of 6 scored trainers in Dorking by BarkScore.
- One of 5 force-free trainers listed in Dorking.
- Offers one to one, like 4 other trainers in Dorking.
- Offers group classes, like 4 other trainers in Dorking.
- Overall BarkScore higher than 93% of the trainers we list.
What to ask Positive Dog Training 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?
- How many dogs are in a class, and how many trainers?
- What will I need to practise between sessions?
About Positive Dog Training Academy
- Helps with
- Puppy training, recall, lead pulling, scent work, basic obedience
- How they train
- Group classes, puppy classes, one to one
- Credentials
- IMDT, PPG
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 9am–8pm
- Address
- 52 Pixham Ln, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1PL
- Phone
- +44 7513 909330
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