Dog & Puppy Training

in Teddington.

If you’re looking for private, bespoke dog and puppy training in Teddington I offer personalised, in-home support from an IMDT qualified dog trainer, tailored to you, your dog and your everyday routine

My approach is calm, ethical, and reward-based, helping owners build confident, well-mannered dogs without harsh methods or quick fixes.

All training takes place in your home, local surroundings, or online, making it practical, relevant, and easy to maintain.

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Personalised One-to-One Training in Your Home

Every household and every dog is unique. That’s why I work with clients on a one-to-one basis, creating tailored training plans that fit naturally into daily life.

By training in your own home and neighbourhood, we can address real-world challenges such as visitors, busy streets, and everyday distractions — not just behaviours in artificial class settings.

This leads to stronger habits and lasting results.

Two dogs, black Labradors , dog training in Teddington

Why In-Home Dog Training Works in Teddington

Teddington combines residential streets, riverside walks, parks, and busy community spaces — all of which can influence your dog’s behaviour.

Working in your local environment allows us to:

  • Develop calm behaviour at home

  • Improve focus during walks

  • Build confidence in public spaces

  • Manage distractions around people and other dogs

  • Establish reliable daily routines

This makes training far more effective than group-based programmes.

Alsatian puppy being taught calm behaviour in teddington

Common Dog & Puppy Training Challenges

Many owners in Teddington contact me for support with:

  • Puppy toilet training and settling at night

  • Biting, chewing, and mouthing

  • Lead pulling and poor recall

  • Over-excitement around visitors

  • Barking and attention-seeking

  • Separation-related behaviour

  • Social confidence and calm interactions

Each programme is designed to address your specific concerns and goals.

A beagle being taught calm chewing in Teddington london

Why Choose Mannering Barton Dog Training

✔ Private one-to-one sessions
✔ Bespoke training programmes
✔ Ethical, reward-based methods
✔ In-home and online support
✔ Ongoing guidance between sessions

My aim is to help you feel confident, capable, and supported throughout your training journey.

You’ll receive clear guidance, practical tools, and consistent support every step of the way.

Dog trainer with working cocker spaniel in Teddington

What Clients Say

  • "We contacted Mark shortly before bringing our puppy Willow home so he could help us set things up correctly. We then had private puppy training which was incredibly helpful and gave us a clear structure for things like biting, toilet training and settling in the evenings. Because Mark worked with us in our home, we could practise everything right there. Willow is already much calmer and we feel far more confident as owners and we’ll be continuing to use Mannering Barton Dog Training as she grows, thank you Mark"

    Liz - Walton on Thames

  • "We worked with Mark to help with our dog Roxie, who had started getting a bit overexcited when greeting people and pulling on the lead during walks. The sessions were really helpful because everything was at home or in our garden (we did do a couple of sessions in the local park too) everything Mark went through with us was really easy to apply straight away. He explained things clearly and gave us really simple exercises. Roxie is already much calmer and walks are far more enjoyable now. We’d definitely recommend Mark (Mannering Barton Dog Training). Thank you!"

    Caulders - Berkhamsted

  • "I don't often leave reviews but Mark has been fantastic. From the beginning he worked with both Parker and me, which gave me the confidence to continue the training between sessions. I chose a combination of online sessions and in home dog training to suit my schedule. Having tried another trainer previously l was a little hesitant at first, but a friend recommended Mark and its one of the best decisions we've made. Mark tailored the training specifically to Parker, which made a noticeable difference to his behaviour and progress. I wouldn't hestite to recommend Mark at Mannering Barton Dog Training to anyone looking for professional and suportive dog training. Thank you Mark. Parker and l are really looking forward to our next session."

    Lynsey - Southend

  • "My two year old dog Alfie had developed a terrible habit of pulling on the lead and walks had become quite stressful. I booked a few sessions with Mark and the improvement has been remarkable. His one-to-one dog training helped me understand how Alfie was learning rather than just giving instructions. I found the training to be calm, logical and easy to continue practising between sessions. Walks are now far more enjoyable for both us!. I highly recommended Mark (Mannering Barton Dog Training) if you're looking for help."

    Sarah - Reading

  • "As first-time puppy owners we felt quite overwhelmed at the start. Mark’s on-line sessions gave us clarity and helped us build a good routine from day one. He guided us through socialisation, calm greetings and some lovely foundational exercises that were so easy to follow and made a big difference. Charlie is progressing really well and we feel much more confident about raising him properly."

    Laura - Southend

  • "I recently asked Mark to help me at home with my puppy Rocco. As a first time dog owner, I felt a bit out of my depth but from the first session, it was clear that Mark was really knowledgeable about dog behavior and I really felt at ease that he could help improve my relationship with my energetic 9 month old pup! He took time to understand our particular challenges with recall & biting and a few other things! He was so patient and easy to communicate with and my dog is now much more responsive. I feel much more confident & in control and would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for personalised and effective dog training."

    Carol - Berkhamsted

Training Packages & Pricing

If you’d like professional support with your dog or puppy in Teddington, I’d be happy to help.

To view full details of my bespoke training packages, programmes, and pricing, please scroll down.

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Private Dog Training

(One-to-One)

Bespoke behaviour and obedience training for your dog

In-home or virtual sessions tailored to your lifestyle, routines and goals.

✔ Lead pulling
✔ Recall
✔ Jumping up
✔ Calm behaviour
✔ Everyday manners

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Private Puppy Training

(One-to-One)

Personalised puppy training helping dogs become confident and well-behaved

In-home or virtual sessions tailored to your lifestyle, routines and goals.

✔ Toilet training
✔ Biting and chewing
✔ Sleeping routines
✔Socialisation
✔ Basic cues

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Areas Covered.

I provide private, in-home dog and puppy training across:

Richmond • Teddington • Twickenham • Kingston • Surbiton • Esher • Oxshott • Hampton • Cobham • Molesey • Epsom

I also work with clients in Berkhamsted, Chesham and Amersham.

Online consultations are available across the UK.