We offer accredited (ABTC-ATI), ethical dog training and behaviour support for dogs and their guardians across London and Sussex. While we specialise in puppies and adolescent dogs, we work with dogs of all ages and support a wide range of behavioural challenges. Our services include in-person & online 1:1 training, and memberships.
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Who We Are
Kirby Dog Training is run by Ella and Alistair, a husband-and-wife team of accredited dog trainers who are passionate about helping dogs and their guardians thrive.
Ella founded Kirby Dog Training in 2016, with Alistair joining the business in 2020. Both Ella and Alistair are accredited Animal Training Instructors (ATIs) with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) and members of the Professional Association of Canine Trainers (PACT).
Using kind, ethical and evidence-based training methods, they help their clients develop the practical skills and understanding needed to create meaningful, lasting behaviour change.
Ella and Alistair offer personalised 1:1 training for puppies, adolescents and adult dogs, both in person across London and Sussex and online.
Philosophy & Methods
Ethical
Training that adheres to animal welfare laws and standards.
Science based
Training methods founded in the latest scientific research
Positive Reinforcement
Using treats, toys and praise to motivate and reward your dog to make the desired behaviour more likely to happen.
Services & Locations
From London to Sussex. From Puppies to Oldies.
We offer 1:1 training sessions in your home and surrounding areas across London and Sussex, as well as online support.
Feel free to get in touch for a friendly chat about any challenges you’re experiencing with your dog.
"It was a real pleasure working with Ella. She is very professional, warm and obviously completely devoted to dogs."
Olga
"Ella is fantastic! We started training our puppy a little bit late and we were worried she wouldn't pick it up that well, but with Ella's patience and great techniques Hazel is now a completely different dog! I would highly recommend Kirby Dog Services to anyone."
Rose Swan
"Ella helped both me and my dog tremendously! My dog had lost complete confidence in walking and would put the breaks on, so much so we couldn’t even make it down the street - this had been going on for around 5 months. Within one session of positive training, our dog was happily walking around the block and very quickly had progressed to not requiring treats and would happily trot around streets he once refused to move on! (...) If I could add more stars I would!"
Hanna Clark
