Professional dog trainer working with a dog in beautiful Kent countryside

Premium Dog Training for London & Kent

Specialist obedience training that strengthens the bond between you and your dog. British heritage. Proven excellence.

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Who We Help

Dogs Know LTD is a professional dog training business operating across Kent and London. We serve all Kent districts including Sevenoaks, Dartford, Gravesham, Tonbridge and Malling, Medway, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Wells, plus London areas within ~30 minutes from Orpington. We understand that every dog is unique, and every family has different goals. Our tailored approach ensures your dog gets exactly the training they need.

We're passionate about building strong relationships between dogs and their families through clear communication, positive methods, and structured training. Whether you're bringing home your first puppy or rescuing an older dog, we're here to help. For clients outside our service areas, please contact us via our contact form to discuss custom arrangements.

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New Puppy Owners

Get your puppy off to the right start with positive foundations.

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Rescue & Rehomed Dogs

Help your rescue dog build confidence and trust in their new home.

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Dogs Needing Better Manners

Transform pulling, jumping, and other unwanted behaviours.

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Family Dogs

Improve safety, harmony, and the bond between your family and your dog.

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Businesses & Employers

Improve employee loyalty and build a dog-friendly brand with well-trained, behaviour-appropriate office companions.

Courses & Programs

We provide structured dog training courses and obedience programs based on proven methods, adapted for the UK market. Our courses are designed around your dog's needs and your family's goals.

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On-site intensive training

๐Ÿพ Family Obedience Course

Professional dog training for family living. 25-hour structured on-site course covering all essential commands and family integration.

Key Outcomes:

  • โœ“ Comprehensive command training: Sit, Down, Stay, Recall, Heel, and more
  • โœ“ 20+ voice and gesture commands for complete control and communication
  • โœ“ Behavioural conditioning: no jumping, no pulling, no unwanted habits
  • โœ“ Family harmony and safe interaction with children
  • โœ“ Off-lead reliability and outdoor safety

Duration 25 hours

Format On-site intensive training

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Tailored training + workplace integration support

๐Ÿ’ผ Business Dog Training

Prepare your dog for office environments. Professional training to ensure calm, appropriate behaviour in workplace settings.

Key Outcomes:

  • โœ“ Office-appropriate behaviour and calm demeanor
  • โœ“ Command responsiveness in diverse environments
  • โœ“ Socialization with multiple people and scenarios
  • โœ“ Safety protocols for shared workspaces
  • โœ“ Integration support for your team
  • โœ“ Continued obedience in professional settings

Duration Customized program

Format Tailored training + workplace integration support

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For Businesses

Dog-Friendly Office

A Practical Investment in Leadership, Wellbeing & Performance. Make your workplace more human, more productive โ€” and more trusted.

Why Dog-Friendly Office Matters

For thousands of years, dogs worked alongside humansโ€”hunting, protecting, supporting. Today, business is still a "hunt": teams need trust, energy and strong connections. A dog-friendly workplace helps create exactly that.

What We Do

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    Dog Training for Office Work

    We prepare dogs to remain calm, behave appropriately, and integrate smoothly into daily office life.

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    Workplace Preparation

    We help create clear policies, define behaviour and safety standards, and build an environment that works for everyone.

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    Team Integration

    We support employees with dogs and help teams adapt, communicate, and create a comfortable culture.

Dog-friendly office with employees and trained dog working together

For Your Employees

  • โœ“ Reduced stress and burnout
  • โœ“ Increased engagement and loyalty
  • โœ“ Better workโ€“life balance
  • โœ“ A more positive daily experience

For Your Teams

  • โœ“ Stronger connection and communication
  • โœ“ More open and supportive culture
  • โœ“ Increased energy and motivation
  • โœ“ Enhanced team bonding

For Your Business

  • โœ“ Enhanced employer brand
  • โœ“ Relaxed and welcoming client atmosphere
  • โœ“ Faster trust-building with clients
  • โœ“ Memorable and authentic brand signal

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Our Training Philosophy

Proven Methods, Positive Results

Our training philosophy is built on proven, positive reinforcement methods that create lasting behaviour change. We believe that dogs learn best when they understand what you want, feel safe to try new things, and are rewarded for success. Your dog remains a genuine dogโ€”playful, energetic, and true to their nature.

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    Clear Communication

    Consistent voice and gesture commands dogs understand instantly

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    Positive Methods

    Reward-based training that builds confidence and enthusiasm

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    Structured Progression

    Each skill builds naturally on the foundation

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    Family Partnership

    Your involvement ensures lasting, consistent results

Training journey progression from assessment to support

Comprehensive Command Training

Our 25-hour Family Obedience Course covers 20+ voice and gesture commands, ensuring complete communication and control in every situation.

Essential Commands

  • โœ“ Sit โ€” Foundation command for calm focus
  • โœ“ Down โ€” Building on sit for relaxation
  • โœ“ Stay โ€” Teaching patience and impulse control
  • โœ“ Recall (Come) โ€” Safe return from distance
  • โœ“ Heel โ€” Loose-lead walking control
  • โœ“ Wait โ€” Temporary pause before action
  • โœ“ Stand โ€” Static position for grooming and vet visits
  • โœ“ Release โ€” Release and permission commands

Advanced & Situational Commands

  • โœ“ Fetch โ€” Retrieve on command
  • โœ“ Bring โ€” Controlled retrieval
  • โœ“ Take โ€” Grab with mouth on cue
  • โœ“ Hold โ€” Carry without dropping
  • โœ“ Give โ€” Release on command
  • โœ“ Search โ€” Find hidden items
  • โœ“ Jump โ€” Over obstacles safely
  • โœ“ Barrier โ€” Navigate around obstacles

Behavioral Conditioning

Beyond commands, we condition your dog to behave appropriately in family and social situationsโ€”eliminating unwanted behaviors and building confidence.

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  • โ€ข No jumping on people during greetings
  • โ€ข No excessive pulling on the lead
  • โ€ข No unwanted barking or lunging at other dogs
  • โ€ข No escaping from doors or boundaries
  • โ€ข No resource guarding or food aggression

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  • โ€ข Calm, focused behavior in diverse environments
  • โ€ข Safe, reliable recall in open spaces
  • โ€ข Positive socialization with people and dogs
  • โ€ข Stay within 5-10m without straying
  • โ€ข Confidence and trust in their handler

Training Adaptability

Every dog is unique. Some dogs naturally excel at retrieval (hunting breeds), while others prefer guarding behavior. We assess your dog's natural tendencies and adapt training accordingly.

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Breed-specific strengths: We leverage your dog's natural instincts and breed traits for faster learning.

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Personality-matched: Training methods adjust based on your dog's temperamentโ€”confident, shy, or energetic.

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Custom progression: If your dog doesn't naturally exhibit a behavior, we provide guidance for when it appears naturally.

Dogs Remain Dogs

Our training is intentionally soft for your dog's character. We don't turn dogs into robots executing commandsโ€”we build well-mannered companions who remain playful, energetic, and true to themselves.

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Playful & Fun

Training feels like play, not punishment. Dogs enjoy learning and working with you.

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Energetic & Engaged

Your dog stays vibrant and enthusiastic, not suppressed or anxious about making mistakes.

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Confident & Bonded

A well-trained dog is a confident dogโ€”secure in knowing what's expected and trusted by their family.

What Our Clients Say

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"Dogs Know LTD transformed our puppy into a well-behaved family member. The trainers are patient, professional, and genuinely care about your dog's progress."

Sarah & David

Max, Golden Retriever

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"Our rescue dog was anxious and fearful. The team at Dogs Know helped us build her confidence in such a supportive way. She's now a joy to be around."

Emily

Luna, Labrador Rescue

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"Excellent training approach. The focus on positive reinforcement and the relationship between dog and owner makes all the difference."

James & Helen

Charlie, Spaniel

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"Our family dog was pulling on the lead and jumping up at guests. After the training, he's calm, focused, and a pleasure to walk."

The Wilson Family

Buddy, Collie Mix

Book Your Consultation

We operate across Kent and London service areas. If you're within our service areas, you can book online directly. If you're from outside these areas, please contact us via our form to discuss custom arrangements.

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Choose a convenient time to discuss your dog training goals with our specialists. We'll assess your dog's needs and create a personalized training plan.

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