Your nearest Clever Dog Company Method Trainers

For times and venues, call the central number on 01753 859 004, or take a look at the list below to find your nearest CDC class locations.

South East &
London

Lottie HanksBased in: South and West London

Lottie is based in London and understands the pressures of bringing up a dog in the city. Offering bespoke one-to-one training for your family and specialising in puppy training, Lottie will help you train your canine family member using positive, force-free, ethical dog training, and a lot of fun. Teaching owners to understand and communicate with their dog or puppy is Lottie’s passion.

Click on the branch name or call 07725 833 871

Claire JohnsonBased in: Kent

Claire has been lucky enough to have been able to work with dogs in one way or another for the last 20 years, she currently shares her home with two wonderful and creative dogs of a more unusual breed, Kooikerhondje. Claire has a passion for positive, fun, engaging, science based reward training, knowing that if it isn't enjoyable for you or the dog it is unlikely that you will continue with your training.

Claire works with older dogs with a number of issues, but particularly focuses on young puppies and the challenges living with them bring, working on a 1-2-1 basis at a time to fit around your life.

Click on the branch name or call 07708 190130.

Johanna SmithBased in: Camberley, Surrey

Known as ‘The family-friendly dog trainer’, Johanna specialises in 1:1 training with Mums and their families.

Jo has always had dogs, and, being a busy Mum herself, knows the demands a family can have. She reads extensively, trains her dogs regularly and continuously updates her knowledge so she can provide you with all the support you need to train your dog to be the sociable, well-mannered family pet you’ve always wanted.

Click on the branch name or call 07779 042 289

Louisa ManningBased in: Berkshire

Louisa has a lovely vision - "In a perfect world every dog would have a home, and every home would have a dog." With a young family, partially sighted adolescent puppy Armin and rescue Collie Jessie, she can fully empathise with the training and behaviour challenges dogs can bring! Louisa’s methods are modern, fun, kind and effective and will help to secure your early bond; helping you to live in harmony with your dog.

Louisa offers 1-1 training and behaviour home visits around Bracknell, Berkshire, and will travel to the surrounding areas of Wokingham, Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot and Sunningdale."

Click on the branch name or call 07799 760520

Alexandra NelkeBased in: London

Specialising in bespoke training programmes tailored to the ‘London Lifestyle’, Alexandra has developed effective methods to help owners who live in the city ensure they have happy, calm and confident city dogs.

Click on the branch name or call 07725 087 870

Polly MooreBased in: London

Polly has had over 17 years experience working with a variety of breeds both big and small, but is continuously updating her knowledge.
Specialising particularly in puppies and adolescents, Polly also has a passion for helping re-homed dogs.
Polly will help you to train your doggy family member using positive methods that are fun, kind, and effective.all Get in touch with Polly on 07939 062 742

Sean Hyden
Based in: London

Sean provides professional and bespoke one-to-one dog training for puppies, adult and senior dogs in the comfort of your own home, helping you train your dog in everything you will need to ensure you can enjoy your dog as a much loved, well behaved member of your family.

Sean combines his experiences using positive, modern, ethical approaches to train dogs with skills learned from his previous teaching career to be able to provide clear guidance to his clients on how to achieve training objectives. Sean will help you get the most out of your relationship with your dog and to improve your confidence in your abilities as a dog owner.

Based in South London, Sean is happy to work with dogs and owners in the following London postcodes.

SE5, SW9, SW8, SW4, SW2, SW11, SE24, SE22, SE15, SE17, SE11, SE1, SE16, SE27

This roughly equate to the following areas of London: Camberwell, Brixton, Oval, Kennington, Stockwell, Nine Elms, Vauxhall, Battersea, Clapham, Herne Hill, Dulwich, Peckham, Walworth, Elephant & Castle, Southwark, Bermondsey, Surrey Quays, West Norwood)

Contact Sean here or call 07515 353458.

Angela FraserBased in: Thanet, Kent. Covering surrounding areas.

Angela and her team specialise in Individual Dog Walking tailored to suit your dogs, Age, Health and Breed. She also offers Personalised one-to-one positive, reward-based dog training in your home, making it fun and enjoyable for you and your dog.

Angela’s mission is to help you to create that special bond and connection between owner and dog for life.

Click on the branch name or call 07815 053 449 / 01843 310 012

Stephanie BinghamBased in: Sidcup, Kent

Steph is based in Sidcup, Kent and covers all surrounding areas, including Chislehurst. Steph offers 1-1 training to help you get your puppy off to the best possible start. These sessions are also perfect for adult dogs too. She owns a rather gorgeous and unusual dog herself – a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.

Click on the branch name or call 07762 211449

Chantal HughesBased in: Cranleigh, Surrey

Specialising in rescue dogs (but loves working with puppies too!), Chantal is based in Cranleigh, Surrey and has two dogs of her own, one of which she rescued from a public shelter in Romania, helping her understand the journey and pitfalls that come with early life trauma.

Click on the branch name or call 07710 618 074

Sarah Ledermann
Based in: Finchley, London

Growing up with pets at home, Sarah has always loved dogs and knows the joy they bring to a family home. As a mum of two, she understands how busy family life can be and therefore specialises in providing personalised programmes to help families with their new puppies. She knows that by starting early, with the right training programme, they will grow into happy, confident dogs who can easily fit into their family’s lifestyle. Using a positive, science-based approach, Sarah aims to help every member of the family build a strong relationship with their dogs based on trust, fun interactions and affection.

Click on Sarah's name or email sarah@dogminds.co.uk.