Dog Trainer in Deptford - SE8
I offer 1-to-1 dog training in Deptford and across South East London, helping puppies and adult dogs build calm behaviour, improve focus and develop everyday life skills using positive, reward-based methods.
Former Battersea Dogs & Cats Home trainer
APDT Accredited | ABTC Registered Animal Training Instructor
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Book a free 15-minute call and get clear, practical next steps for your dog's training.
5.0 rating on Google
"In just over a month, Nori went from an excitable, jumping puppy to a calm, well-behaved dog"
Dog Training in Deptford: Real-Life Support
Living with a dog in Deptford means navigating a variety of environments, from busy high streets and cafés to riverside walks and local parks. Many dogs can find these everyday situations overwhelming, especially puppies, adolescent dogs and rescue dogs settling into a new home.
Depending on your dog's needs, sessions can take place at home, around quieter residential streets, or in local green spaces such as Deptford Park, Fordham Park and Folkestone Gardens. These environments allow us to practise real-life skills such as loose lead walking, recall, calm behaviour around distractions and improved focus outdoors.
Every training plan is tailored to both you and your dog, helping you feel more confident when out and about in Deptford and the surrounding areas.
Common reasons owners contact me in Deptford include:
✓ pulling on the lead
✓ poor recall
✓ difficulty settling at home or in cafés
✓ excessive barking
✓ mild reactivity towards dogs or people
✓ adolescent dogs struggling with distractions outdoors
✓ puppy foundation training and life skills
✓ puppy management, including biting, jumping up and toilet training
✓ support for rescue dogs settling into a new home
✓ prey drive and chasing behaviours
✓ trick training and enrichment
✓ muzzle training
How I Can Help You and Your Dog
Personalised sessions tailored to your dog’s behaviour and your routine. We focus on the skills you and your dog need most, including recall, loose lead walking, calm behaviour around distractions, prey drive, mild reactivity and excessive barking.
1-to-1 Dog Training
I collect and walk your dog in Deptford and the surrounding areas, combining exercise with reward-based training in real-life environments. Training walks are tailored to your dog's individual needs and exercise level. After every walk, you will receive a detailed update on how the session went and what we practised together.
Training Walks
Meet Me
APDT Accredited and ABTC Registered Animal Training Instructor working with owners across South East London.
Hi, I'm Giorgia (Gio), a reward-based dog trainer. I use kind, effective training methods to help owners build practical skills for everyday life and strengthen their relationship with their dogs.
✓ APDT Accredited Trainer (No. 1727)
✓ ABTC Registered Animal Training Instructor (ATI)
✓ Level 3 Diploma in Canine Behaviour
✓ Certified Canine First Aider
✓ Fully Insured
Before starting Gio and the Dogs, I worked at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, gaining experience with dogs across a wide range of training needs. It reinforced my belief that practical, reward-based training and early support can make a lasting difference.
Ready to start with your training journey?
If you're looking for your local dog trainer in Deptford, feel free to get in touch to discuss your dog’s training needs and how I can help.