Specialist in Dog Training & Behaviour Since 1994
Comprehensive Dog Training Tailored to You and Your Dog
People and Dogs provide expert training for dogs of all ages in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Dronfield, and the surrounding areas.
We offer a wide range of services tailored to meet your needs, from personalised one-to-one lessons to group classes and engaging workshops.
Passionate about creating happy and confident dogs, we use kind, force-free methods to help you better understand and train your canine companion.
Our motto:
“Train me, don’t blame me!”
Foundation Courses
Comprehensive Level 1 training for puppies up to 20 weeks
Comprehensive Level 1 training for puppies & dogs over 20 weeks
At People and Dogs, our foundation training is divided into Life Skills Puppy and Life Skills Junior classes.
While both courses teach the same core skills, younger puppies are often experiencing many things for the first time and benefit from a gentler introduction to training, handling, confidence building and socialisation. Older puppies and adolescent dogs are typically more independent and facing different challenges.
By separating younger puppies from older puppies and adolescent dogs, we can tailor the training experience to each stage of development while ensuring dogs learn alongside others at a similar age and experience level.
Workshops & Mini Courses
1.5-hour intensive workshop covering the foundations of loose lead walking, including lead handling skills, engagement, reinforcement placement, focus around distractions, changes of direction and techniques to help your dog choose to walk on a loose lead.
1.5-hour intensive workshop covering the foundations of reliable recall, including engagement games, whistle recall training, reinforcement techniques and exercises to help your dog choose to come back to you, even when distractions are present.
4-week fun, practical course teaching dogs to safely climb, balance, move over, under and through obstacles while building confidence, coordination and teamwork with their handler.
Online Learning
84 page E-Book
Our starter guide to positive puppy training
Comprehensive self-paced online puppy training course teaching the foundations for a confident, well-mannered family dog through practical, reward-based training and behaviour guidance.
Comprehensive self-paced online course providing step-by-step guidance, practical training exercises and personalised planning tools to help dogs learn to feel safe and relaxed when left home alone.
Our Life Skills Course Levels
Progression Pathway
Our Life Skills courses offer a complete and supportive approach to dog training. We focus on helping you and your dog develop essential skills that strengthen your bond, enhance communication, and help you thrive together as a team.
With small class sizes, expert trainers, and ongoing support, we ensure a truly personalised and effective training experience.
Level 2 training for graduates of Level 1 Courses
Level 3 training for graduates of Level 2 Courses
Take a Peek Inside the Puppy Portal
All of our Life Skills courses come with 12 months' access to our dedicated online training portal. It’s packed with helpful videos, step-by-step guidance, and extra resources to support your training between face to face sessions. You can log in anytime from your phone, tablet, or laptop — perfect for the whole household to follow along. This short preview gives you a glimpse into the Puppy Portal, created especially for our Life Skills Puppy course.
Unmatched Support for Your Success
At People & Dogs, we don’t just offer training—we provide everything you need to succeed, with expert guidance and ongoing support at every step.
Small Class Sizes – Personalised attention and tailored instruction.
Comprehensive Training Materials – A 40-page behaviour e-manual by our Certified Behaviourist Victoria Cooper.
Exclusive FREE Online Learning Portal – Access in-depth guides, step-by-step instructions, and video tutorials anytime.
Private Support Groups – Connect with fellow students and receive ongoing guidance from our trainers.
Train with confidence, backed by expert knowledge and ongoing support
What Sets Us Apart?
At People and Dogs, we believe dog training should be kind, effective, and enjoyable. Our science-based, force-free methods ensure that you and your dog build skills with confidence and trust. We stand out because of our experience, credentials, and commitment to ethical training—helping you achieve real, lasting results.
Over 30 Years of Experience – A trusted name in dog training.
More Than 10,000 Happy Graduates – Proven success stories.
Kind, Force-Free Training Methods – Science-backed, welfare-focused techniques.
Qualified and Certified Educators – Expert guidance from industry professionals.
Proven, High-Quality Training Programmes – Designed for long-term success.
Personalised 1-1 Training Options – Tailored support for unique needs.
Supportive and Engaging Group Classes – Learn in a positive, encouraging environment.
With us, training is about more than just obedience—it’s about building a strong, lifelong bond with your dog.
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Certified Instructors
All our instructors are externally certified and trained by Victoria Cooper Behaviourist.
Force-Free Learning
All our training is force-free and kind.
30 Years of Excellence
People & Dogs was founded by Victoria Cooper in 1994.
Why train your dog?
A confident dog takes everyday challenges in stride. They enjoy new experiences and there is a lower risk of your dog developing behavioural issues.
Help your Pup become Self-Confident
Understanding why dogs behave in certain ways and knowing how they learn new things, allows you to train more effectively.
Understand Canine Behaviour & Communication
Having fun with your dog and spending quality time together strengthens your bond and allows for better training results.
Enjoy your Dog
By regularly training, your dog will learn what behaviours are rewarded and will start offering those behaviour more often.
Increase Positive Behaviour
Building a strong relationship with your dog allows you to trust each other, allowing you and your dog to be completely relaxed around each other.
Learn to work as a Team
Not everyone wants to hear about your puppy all day long. We do! Find out how other people deal with certain behaviours and talk dog!
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