ACE-accredited coaching, a short drive from the city
If you’re looking for dog training in Bristol that’s kind and effective, you’re in the right place. Our coaching centre is at Common Wood, Hunstrete Lane, BS39 4NT, around half an hour from the city centre.
Plenty of our clients make that journey. They come because of how we work, not because we’re the nearest name on the map. We use ACE (Animal Centred Education), a force-free, kind and reward based approach that looks at the whole dog, not just the behaviour in front of you.
If you’re looking for dog training in Bristol that’s kind and effective, you’re in the right place. Our coaching centre is at Common Wood, Hunstrete Lane, BS39 4NT, around half an hour from the city centre.
Plenty of our clients make that journey. They come because of how we work, not because we’re the nearest name on the map. We use ACE (Animal Centred Education), a force-free, kind and reward based approach that looks at the whole dog, not just the behaviour in front of you.
Why the drive is worth it
There’s no shortage of dog trainers in Bristol, and for straightforward things the nearest one will do the job. The owners who travel out to us are usually the ones who have already tried that.
Often they’re dealing with something a class cannot handle — a dog who cannot cope in a room with other dogs, or a behaviour problem that hasn’t shifted. Our centre is purpose-built and quiet, which is exactly what those dogs need. Half an hour each way buys a session where your dog can actually learn.
Often they’re dealing with something a class cannot handle — a dog who cannot cope in a room with other dogs, or a behaviour problem that hasn’t shifted. Our centre is purpose-built and quiet, which is exactly what those dogs need. Half an hour each way buys a session where your dog can actually learn.
What Bristol owners come to us for
Everything we do is one-to-one, built around you and your individual dog. We don't run group classes.
- Reactive dogs — the most common reason Bristol owners travel to us. Helping your dog feel calmer and more confident around what worries them.
- Behaviour support, for problems that haven't responded to anything else.
- Adult dogs, for ongoing or newly emerged issues you need help with.
- Puppy training — a personalised start, rather than a room full of puppies.
- Adolescent support, for that stage when everything seems to change at once.
- ACE Free Work and peACEful Walks, gentler sessions that build connection and let your dog just be.
Getting to us from Bristol
Our coaching centre is at Common Wood, Hunstrete Lane, Hunstrete, BS39 4NT, around half an hour from central Bristol and easy to reach from Keynsham, Whitchurch, Brislington, Knowle, Hengrove and the south of the city. We’re also well placed for Pensford, Chew Magna, Clutton and Longwell Green. There’s plenty of free parking.
We run some sessions at a second venue, Tilley Farm in Farmborough.
Our peACEful Walks start from £59, the Personal Puppy Package is £375, and our most popular option, the Consultation Package, is £395. If you'd like to talk it through first, book an initial call and we'll make sure we're the right fit for you and your dog.
We run some sessions at a second venue, Tilley Farm in Farmborough.
Our peACEful Walks start from £59, the Personal Puppy Package is £375, and our most popular option, the Consultation Package, is £395. If you'd like to talk it through first, book an initial call and we'll make sure we're the right fit for you and your dog.
Dog Training in Bristol — FAQs
Do you offer dog training in Bristol?
Yes. We work with owners from across Bristol at our coaching centre at Common Wood, Hunstrete Lane, BS39 4NT, around half an hour from the city centre.
Why would I drive out of the city for dog training?
Most owners who make the journey have already tried something closer. Our centre is purpose-built and quiet, which is what a dog who cannot cope in a room full of other dogs actually needs. Half an hour each way buys a session where your dog can learn rather than just survive it.
How do I get to you from Bristol?
Around half an hour from the city centre, and easy to reach from Keynsham, Whitchurch, Brislington, Knowle, Hengrove and the south of the city. We are also well placed for Pensford, Chew Magna, Clutton and Longwell Green. There is plenty of free parking.
Do you run group classes?
No. Everything we do is one-to-one, built around you and your individual dog. That covers reactivity and behaviour support, adult dogs, puppies, adolescents, and gentler sessions like ACE Free Work and peACEful Walks.
How do I book?
Book an initial call and we will make sure we are the right fit for you and your dog. Pricing depends on the package or sessions you choose — you can see what is included on our booking page, or we will talk it through on the call.
