Companion & Sport Dog Training in Dorset
Expert Training & Support for Every Stage of Your Dog’s Life
At Watercombe Dogs, we provide comprehensive, reward-based training to support you and your dog at every stage—from puppyhood to advanced training and dog sports. Our experienced team offers a wide range of training options designed to build a strong relationship, enhance skills, and ensure long-term success.
If you aspire to have a well-mannered, confident, and responsive dog you can enjoy in any environment, our structured training programs will guide you toward achieving that goal.
Puppy Training – Establishing the Foundation for Success
The early months of a dog’s life are crucial for shaping their behaviour, confidence, and social skills. Our puppy specialist, Clare, provides expert guidance to support you before your puppy arrives and throughout their formative stages, ensuring they develop into a well-balanced adult dog.
Our Puppy Training Services Include:
- Pre-Puppy Consultation – Expert advice to help you prepare for your new arrival
- Puppy Social Sessions – Carefully structured interactions to promote positive socialisation
- Six-Week Puppy Class – Essential training foundations for lifelong success
- 121 Home Visits – Tailored support in a familiar environment
- Puppy Walks – Practical training in real-life settings
Developing Skills Beyond Puppyhood
Training should be an ongoing process to build on early learning, reinforce good habits, and prepare for new challenges. Our follow-on courses are designed to strengthen core skills, enhance teamwork, and ensure practical success in everyday life.
Progression Training Options:
- Progressive Paws – Advancing obedience, recall, and focus
- Training Workshops – Enhancing engagement, responsiveness, and real-life skills
Dog Sports & Activities
For those wishing to explore competitive or recreational activities, we offer a variety of structured training programmes to harness your dog’s natural abilities.
Hoopers
A low-impact, accessible sport focusing on flow, distance handling, and teamwork.
Agility
A dynamic and popular sport that enhances speed, coordination, and precision.
Rally Obedience
A structured sport that strengthens obedience, focus, and handler-dog communication.
Scentwork & Mantrailing
Developing your dog’s natural scenting abilities through structured search and tracking exercises.
One-to-One Training & Behavioural Support
For owners seeking individualised guidance, we offer tailored one-to-one training and behavioural consultations to address specific challenges and enhance your dog’s skills in a personalised setting.
Areas We Cover
We offer training across Dorset and Somerset, including:
- Sherborne
- Yeovil
- Dorchester
- Charminster
- Cerne Abbas
- Leigh
- Chetnole
- Longburton…and surrounding areas.