The home of world-class puppy and dog training classes
Robin Bates Training classes take place in venues across Northern Ireland and offer positive reward training for puppies and dogs. With years of experience, our expert trainers will ensure you build a long-lasting and good relationship with your dog - the welfare and happiness of your dog is our focus.

Over 21 years experience, estimated 15,000 dogs and puppies trained, 5 star reviews and guest on BBC Radio Ulster and written online courses and a book available on Amazon Kindle.

Want to be a confident dog owner with the happiest and healthiest dog ever? Check out the Services we offer
You love your dog and want the best for it don't you? All of us at Robin Bates Dog Training are committed to animal welfare too and we want to make sure what we are offering is right for your dog and its development needs at the time.

• Are you a new dog owner and feeling nervous or unsure about how to train your new dog?


• Or a seasoned owner who is always looking to enrich your dog's life?


• Or a new dog parent to a rescued or rehomed dog that needs some specialised training and attention?

We have different services that you can book depending on the age of your pet and the issues you want to resolve. If you are unsure how we can help or have a specific question. please contact us via our website contact form, or call 07730941989

Online Training courses
Would you like to learn the skills to help your puppy socialise with others but because of the nature of your job/health/where you are located you can't attend face-to-face classes? Or do you want to learn some skills before your puppy has its 2nd vaccination and can attend face-to-face classes? Then read more about our 3 online courses.

Tailored Courses

Are you interested in learning more about dog behaviour and training? Or thinking of changing careers to work with dogs? Want to make sure you are investing in a course that is run by professionals with proven experience, who are renowned dog behaviourists and trainers already?

Since 2019, I have been offering accredited dog handling for enforcement officers through intensive day courses that were tailored particularly to their needs. If you are a public institution or organisation that employs people who work day to day in some capacity with dogs and need some skills training in a specific area as part of their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) please contact me via the contact form to see if I can help.

Over the past 5 years, I have run accredited courses on behalf of Open College Network NI (OCN) and behavioural sessions in our Gone to the Dogs premises in Ballyclare on subjects such as

• Teaching our kids and dogs to live in harmony


• Taking care of your puppy


• Understanding what makes your dog tick

One to One Training

The Benefits of One-to-One Training
Sometimes not all problems can be solved in a class environment, so I also work extensively with dog behaviour problems like separation anxiety, aggression, fears, and phobias.

One-to-one work is ideal for those who cannot commit to regular classes due to work or who need individual support.

How it Works
I will come to your home and I will work with you and your dog to help you sort out any behaviour or training problems, and give advice on your specific breed of dog and its needs and its welfare.

They are £225 for 2 sessions which include note, video and support throughout the process

I can offer virtual sessions if you are further away or with your schedule can't find a time that suits a face-to-face visit.

All my training will be for the long term and if you follow my advice and training exercises your dog should be happier and more content in its life.

As a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (membership no. MAPDT00775) I am obliged to continually educate myself in new methods of training and continuously improve my skills as a trainer.

Group Training
All of our tutors have completed a rigorous training programme including an accredited OCN course and they have been carefully selected based on their experience, compassion and commitment to animal welfare. We have classes throughout Belfast and the rest of Northern Ireland and have new locations opening up all the time.

We run 2 types of classes indoors:

• Puppy socialisation which is suitable for puppies from 2nd vaccination up to 25 weeks


• Dog training which is suitable for adolescent, rescued, older, or untrained dogs from 6 months

Both classes run in 5-week blocks and last 1 hour per session once a week

If you want to check out dates and availability for puppy and dog classes in a location convenient to you, please follow the link ‘book a class’.

All dogs will be trained using positive reinforcement and NO harsh methods.

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