At Cotswold Dog Training, we’re passionate about helping dogs and owners thrive together. Our expert trainers provide clear, supportive guidance to help your dog learn good manners, positive behaviour, and new skills—turning everyday challenges into lasting successes.
8 customer reviews
Lara Carruthers
I was so impressed with Vinny. My daughter had an agility 1to1 with her two rescue dogs and he was patient, understanding, gentle with her nervous dogs, informative; explained how and why, friendly and very personal, extremely helpful: went above and beyond with helpful tips about agility and dog behaviour. I would 100% recommend Cotswold Dog Training. More...
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Jennifer
Highly recommend Cotswold Dog Training! Vinny makes the training so clear and straight to the point. Very pleased.
Megan Cole
Highly recommend cotswold dog training. Perfect with dogs and most reliable. Wouldn't recommend any other knowing dogs are coming out for the better with the training. Vinny is so respectful along with giving dogs the training they need, also being reasonably priced. How much of an outcome in dogs which vinny has worked with, the change in dogs are more or so perfect when cotswold dog training are doing the most reliable job when needed! More...
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Massimiliano Musolino
Vinny has helped us getting started with our new puppy. Not only the lessons were great and very pet friendly, but he was ready to come and help us once the lessons were over to go through some of our puppy's fear caused by another dog. I would recommend Cotswold Dog Training to any new dog owner. More...
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Annika Taylor
so helpful and informative looking forward to working with you more
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Kat Paterson-Browne
Wonderful dog trainer. Extremely knowledgeable. Helped me with private puppy training class, came to my house and assessed what I'd already done, added more and gave tips for all areas of looking after the dog. Very reasonably priced. Highly recommend. More...
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Richard Mynett
Fantastic trainer. Has helped my dogs with there behaviour problems now meaning I can take them out for walks without having to worry about coming in to contact with other dogs.
I thank you so much for this.
I highly recommend Cotswold Dog Training
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Susan Burnikell
Incredible trainer , so patient with both my dogs .
Even got my husky to walk off lead !!
Would highly recommend:)
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What do you love most about your job?
What I love most about my job is seeing the transformation in both dogs and their owners. Watching a dog gain confidence, overcome challenges, and become happier and more relaxed is incredibly rewarding—and helping owners understand and connect with their dogs on a deeper level is the best feeling.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I started my business because I wanted to make a real difference in the lives of dogs and their owners. Helping families understand their dogs and build stronger, happier relationships is something I’m truly passionate about, and creating my own business allowed me to offer the highest standard of training and care.
Why should our clients choose you?
Because I deliver personalised, real-life training that gets results—and I genuinely care about helping both you and your dog succeed.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, we do offer remote training options. While we specialise in travelling to clients’ homes to provide real-world, practical training in their dog’s everyday environment, we also offer online Zoom sessions for those who prefer remote support. Our online sessions are ideal for initial assessments, training guidance, behaviour advice, and ongoing check-ins—giving you flexible, effective support wherever you are.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We follow all recommended Covid-19 guidelines, including distancing, outdoor sessions, regular sanitising, and offering online Zoom training for clients who prefer remote support.
Puppy Training
Our 1-to-1 Puppy Training provides personalised, focused support to give your puppy the best possible start in life. Working individually with you and your pup allows us to tailor every session to your specific goals, behaviour needs, and training pace—ensuring faster progress and stronger, long-lasting results.
Unlike traditional class-based training, our 1-to-1 sessions take place in real-life environments, giving your puppy safe and controlled exposure to hundreds of dogs, people, sounds, and everyday situations. This natural socialisation is essential for building confidence, preventing future behaviour problems, and helping your puppy grow into a calm, well-rounded adult dog.
Perfect for new puppy owners, nervous puppies, or anyone wanting dedicated expert support.
Behaviour training
Our Behaviour Training service is designed to help dogs struggling with challenging or unwanted behaviours, from reactivity and anxiety to pulling on the lead, jumping up, barking, or poor recall. Through tailored 1-to-1 support, we identify the root cause of the behaviour and create a clear, structured plan to help your dog overcome it.
Working in real-life environments, we guide you and your dog through practical training around everyday distractions—including exposure to hundreds of dogs, people, and real-world situations. This approach builds confidence, reduces stress, and creates lasting behaviour change rather than short-term fixes.
Ideal for dogs of all ages needing calm, consistent, professional guidance to become well-mannered, confident companions.
Agility training
Our Agility Training sessions are perfect for boosting your dog’s confidence, fitness, and focus while having fun together. We offer both group classes and 1-to-1 sessions, allowing you to choose the style that best suits your dog’s personality and your training goals.
In group sessions, dogs learn in a supportive, social environment with controlled excitement and plenty of encouragement. It’s ideal for building teamwork, improving obedience around distractions, and letting your dog enjoy the sport alongside others.
For dogs needing personalised attention, our 1-to-1 agility training provides tailored guidance, helping you progress at your own pace and work on specific skills such as jumps, tunnels, weaves, confidence building, and course running.
Whether you’re a beginner or aiming to take things to the next level, our agility training helps develop a happier, fitter, and more focused dog.
Adolescence/Teenage dogs
Our Adolescence 1-to-1 Training is designed to guide dogs and owners through the challenging teenage stage, where behaviour can suddenly change and good habits may slip. These personalised sessions focus on rebuilding focus, improving impulse control, and strengthening your communication with your dog.
Working individually with you allows us to tailor the training to your dog’s specific struggles—whether that’s selective hearing, pulling on the lead, jumping up, poor recall, overexcitement, or general boundary-testing. All sessions take place in real-life environments, giving your adolescent dog controlled exposure to everyday distractions, including hundreds of dogs, people, and new situations.
Ideal for owners who want clear guidance, calm structure, and lasting results during this naturally tricky stage of development.
