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ABC For Dogs
Dog training and Dog Behaviour solutions

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

ABC for Dogs, a dog trainer, puppy trainer, and dog behaviourist in Rochester, offers dog training and puppy training classes, as well as solutions for dog behaviour problems across 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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With a background of working and training Police dogs, a B.A.Hons degree in Dog Behaviour and Dog and Puppy Training and a long history of helping Pet Dog owners (since 2008) Adrian is well placed to help you and your dog.

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, as well as 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 socialisation 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 owner’s understanding while building a dog’s confidence and levels of domestic obedience skills.

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Dog Behaviour Problems

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

I offer behavioural 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.

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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 one-to-one training sessions with you and your dog or puppy in your home and surrounding area.

I also offer online training sessions

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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 four 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 practise 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, and practising 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 in 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 for teaching scent work, built on 25 years of training and working with police search dogs. This is in line with what a working search dog would do to detect explosives or drugs.

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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 dog’s needs, contact us today or fill in the contact form below.

“Absolute miracle worker. I have had many dog trainers out to help with my pup and was never very happy until I found (Adrian). Very professional, understanding, and nothing was ever too much. Highly recommend—5 from me and my very happy puppy.”
– Joanna N

“Adrian is genuinely amazing at his job and is a very nice guy—changed our lives for the better multiple times!”
– James B

“Excellent training from Adrian and Bella.

Very friendly groups and a wide range of breeds. It’s been a fantastic year of training with my dog. From overexcited and unruly to a pleasure to take to the park. I am chuffed by how many lovely comments I get from the public about how well my dog behaves, with very good recall. None of this would have been achieved without ABC For Dogs. Highly recommended.”

– Paula R

“Adrian is great! He can transform your dog with his knowledge and expertise. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a dog trainer! Thank you, Adrian!”
– Khaila D

“I first attended ABC For Dogs with my Japanese Spitz puppy, Roxie, 10 years ago for puppy classes. We ended up staying on for obedience classes too once she had completed the puppy classes and worked through the Kennel Club Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards. I have had countless people remark to me over the years that they can’t believe how well-trained and obedient Roxie is. Many have said that she is the most well-trained dog they have ever seen. As good now as she was then.
The past 10 years with Roxie have been a joy, and that is thanks in no small part to the work we did with ABC way back when. I would highly recommend Adrian and the team, and I will certainly be going back when I get my next puppy, which hopefully won’t be long!”


– Charlotte R

“Purchasing a puppy during Covid brings some challenges in that puppy classes can’t readily happen. Whilst I’d done lots of reading up on the basics, I really felt I wanted some help and advice to get it right from the start. We’ve invested in one-to-one sessions with Adrian, and it’s worth every penny. By consistently applying his advice, we are seeing improvement day by day, and our puppy will hopefully mature into a well-rounded dog if we continue to keep it up! Cannot recommend enough.”
– Amy T

“Our lives have been turned around since Adrian came as a behaviourist to our house two months after we adopted a traumatised, very nervous little Shih Tzu who had been ill-treated.
We contacted Adrian about two weeks after we got him with issues related to touching, combing, washing, and aggression. He first advised us over the phone, followed by a visit. We’d taken the dog to the groomer, but he wouldn’t let the groomer touch him. He growled and bit us when he was touched around his head and wouldn’t be washed. He also barked a lot and wouldn’t come in from the garden.
Under Adrian’s instruction, we groomed him, called him in, took his collar on and off, washed him, and Adrian gave us advice on aggression with dogs coming into the house and around grandchildren.
All in all, after three months, we have a lovely, confident, happy, loving little dog—all thanks to Adrian.”


– Lesley P

“Brilliant, not just for training your dog, but also yourself as a dog owner. Created a greater bond. Classes are relaxed and friendly.”
– Chris W

“I was having trouble with my pup being food aggressive. It became very stressful when having other dogs around, so I knew I had to do something about it. I decided to look for people on Facebook and came across ABC For Dogs.
Adrian has such great knowledge and experience, and I’m so glad I found him. He stayed with us for an hour trying to find out what the triggers are with Reggie and food. He gave us some tips and guidance on how to help the problem and said he’s only a call away if we need him.
I’m normally so tense with Reggie being around other dogs and food, but Adrian helped us feel at ease. It’s small stepping stones, but it has massively helped. Would definitely recommend and will be using him again in the future if any other issues arise.
Thank you so much.”


– Natalie K

“Great puppy classes at Higham Memorial Hall School! Our puppy has done so well from attending and learnt not only commands but also how to socialise well and behave around other dogs at the same time. Thanks, Adrian!”
– Nikita K

So, a few weeks on since seeing Adrian, our dog is improving each day with her lead and chase aggression.
We took on a five-year-old rescue Rottie, as we have always kept Rottweilers, and we couldn’t stand seeing this dog being homeless. Tess settled in well considering how much she’s been passed around, but issues started to show, and being off the lead became a big NO NO. She loved to chase everything, and being her breed, people really didn’t appreciate this huge dog chasing their dog—and I don’t blame them. She didn’t listen to any recall commands, so after a couple of nightmare situations, she went back onto the lead. Then the aggression started to appear towards dogs, which is known as lead aggression.
After one session, Adrian really helped. The lead aggression has gone, and we can now pass dogs and sit with them on our lead without looking like a monster, and we are slowly getting there with the recall.
I call Tess our ‘blue Smartie’ dog. She suffers from allergies, and certain things send her a little hyper. She does go a few steps back if she has a hyper moment, so finding the right treats and dinners has been interesting.
Thank you, Adrian.”


– Natalie E

“We’ve had dogs before, so I wasn’t unduly concerned when we took on another rescue dog. We had her nearly a week, but things were not going well. I knew we needed help.
Adrian came to see us yesterday and helped so much that we have a different dog today.
Excellent service, so knowledgeable, such a big help.
Thank you.”


– Mary B

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