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ABC For Dogs
Dog training and Dog Behaviour solutions

ABC For Dogs
Rochester based Dog Trainer, Puppy Trainer & Dog Behaviourist

ABC For Dogs, Rochester dog trainer, puppy trainer and dog behaviourist supplies dog training classes and puppy training classes along with dog behaviour problems solutions to Kent.

BEST RATED and VOTED BEST MEDWAY DOG TRAINER 2024

Working with and training dogs since 1997.
ABC For Dogs is run by Adrian Kollnberger B.A Hons (Dog Behaviour and Dog Training) and supplies professional dog training services to Kent and Medway including:

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Adrian understands that dogs are sensitive, intelligent and willing to learn. He will teach you how to train your dog on a level that both of you will understand using proven humane training techniques centred around positive reinforcement and the psychology of the dog and owner relationship.

His dog training methods take into account the unique challenges you are facing, building a positive and trusting relationship between you and your dog, his methods enable you to build a lasting, emotional bond based on trust and respect, which in turn aids in overcoming past challenges with your dog. This ideology runs through all the services that ABC For Dogs supplies.

ABC For Dogs supports dog owners throughout Kent and London with our one to one home training, puppy training classes, dog training classes, dog behaviour solutions and online dog training.

Covering Kent and South East London including Medway, Maidstone, Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Rainham, Tonbridge & Malling, Gravesend, Ashford, Thanet, Dover, Folkestone and Canterbury and  all of the surrounding areas.

ABC For Dogs is Veterinary approved and recognised by Pet Insurance companies to accept referrals for dog behaviour and training issues.
For a no obligation chat about your dog and your training needs, feel free to give Adrian a call or fill in the contact form below.

Puppy Training Class

Held in Medway, Kent our puppy training class aims to start you and your new dog off in the right direction by following the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme.

Puppy training and socialization classes are a great way to socialise your puppy in a controlled environment and meet other puppy owners.

The classes are designed for dogs from 12 weeks up to 6 months old.

We concentrate on structured socialisation, basic dog obedience, fun and games and endeavour to help you with any behaviour problems you have along the way.

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Dog Training Class

Held in Medway, Kent, I pride myself on running our dog training class in a relaxed and fun atmosphere for both dog and their owners. As with the puppies we follow The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme.

This is the UK’s largest dog training programme. The Scheme promotes responsible dog ownership by teaching owners to train their dogs for everyday life situations. There are four levels namely Puppy Foundation, Bronze, Silver and Gold, each one developing an owners understanding, while building a dog’s confidence and levels of domestic obedience skills.

Dog Behaviour Problems

Dog behaviour problems can be cute and endearing or they can be destructive or drive you up the wall. In most cases behaviour problems are communication issues.

I offer behavioral consultations within your home. If you are struggling with a dog behaviour or aggression problem please contact me to discuss the issue. I will talk through your problem with you and if necessary contact your vet to get all the background information we need for the consultation.

I am recognised as Pet Insurance referral approved.

One-to-One Dog Training

Not everyone has the time to attend dog training classes or a class environment may not be suitable for solving the training problems that a dog has. Some dogs find a class environment too stressful or exciting.

I offer one to one training to teach basic obedience, life and social skills. This type of training may also suit owners with unusual work hours or where attending classes is difficult for other reasons

I offer bespoke 121 training sessions with you and your dog or puppy in your home and surrounding area.

I also offer online training sessions

Group Dog and Puppy Training Walks

Puppy and dog training Walks are social training walks for dogs and puppies. 
With dog training we often find that it can be difficult to transfer the skills learnt in training classes to real life situations.   

Under Adrian from ABC for Dogs supervision and a small group of 4 dogs/puppies per walk you’ll quickly see what a difference group training walks will make in your dog’s socialisation and obedience training.

Training Walks take place in different locations so our dogs and puppies can get used to a range of environments, sights and smells.  On every walk we practice the core skills of lead walking and focus but as the walks are real life training in real life settings, we also use the events that naturally occur as training opportunities; for example, meeting other dogs, crossing roads, seeing wildlife and livestock, practicing sit / stay in new surroundings.

PLEASE NOTE – These Group Walks are not for reactive Dogs or dogs with ingrained behaviour issues (i.e. severe nervousness). Dogs with this type of issue  will benefit from a one-on-one training session before taking part on a group walk. 

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Dog Scent Work Training

Scent work is an activity that mimics the task of working detection dogs to locate a scent (such as Police and Border Force) and communicate to the handler that the scent has been found.

Scent Work is a positive, challenging activity that allows dogs the opportunity to use their strongest natural sense in a way that’s fun, engaging, and that builds and strengthens a foundation of trust between the handler and dog.

Using their nose is the primary sense that all dogs possess and we will be looking to develop this forming a greater bond between dog and handler. By learning these new skills, the well-being of the dog and the handler will be greatly enhanced.

What I will teach you here is my methodology to teaching scent work built on 25 years of training and working Police search Dogs. This is in line with what a working search dog would do to detect explosives or drugs. 

Other Associations

ABC For Dogs is Veterinary approved and recognised by Pet Insurance Companies to provide Dog training and Behaviour Solutions. For a no obligation chat about your dogs needs, contact us today or fill in the contact form below.

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