Dog Training Services
Companion Dog Training Classes
1:2:1
Behavioural Consultation
Richard's expertise in dog training spans over 20 years and he is the only Accredited Instructor of The Kennel Club Accredited Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI) in West Yorkshire recognised throughout the UK and World Wide, as being one of the leading professional bodies for those who provide advice and training on canine behaviour. He is an accredited APDT instruc
tor and gained his FdSc in Canine Behaviour & Training. Richard is also an Undergraduate at Hull University on a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc in Canine Behaviour & Training)
Richard is the founder and principal trainer of The Suburban Gundog Way, using the advantages of Gundog training in suburban environments and incorporates all the advantages of Gundog training to any breed and any owner.
• BSc Canine Behaviour & Training Undergraduate at University of Hull
• Accredited Instructor of The Kennel Club Accredited Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI)
and APDT instructor.
• Poster speaker for APDT International Conference
• Assistant instructor with John Rogerson – India and UK
• Your Dog Magazine Article in conduction with John Rogerson
• Creator of The Suburban Gundog Way
• The Dogs Trust
• PDA Rescue Taiwan
• Moongazer USA
• Worcester Animal Rescue League USA
14/11/2025
As I dry-off from taking the dogs out on this miserable Friday, it reminded me to remind you all that I am now taking bookings for the next Puppy Companion Class starting Wednesday 7th January at 6pm, Scarcroft Village Hall. These classes are excellent (if I do say so myself 😀) but if you don’t believe me here is Humphrey the Retriever’s owner review of the class.
“Myself and my 4-month-old Golden Retriever Humphrey attended Richard’s 5-week Puppy Companion Classes. I found these classes helpful, informative and enjoyable. The instructions given by Richard were clear and not rushed and we were given time to ask questions before moving on to the next task.
I highly recommend the classes.”
Jill
24/10/2025
Happy Friday! and to start your weekend, here are some photos of Miley and Ava, Boxer dogs who initially struggled to get along. After a behavioural consultation, they're now learning to respect each other, much to their owners' relief. 😀Hope you all have a great weekend!!!
10/10/2025
Happy Friday everyone and before I write my last training programme for this week, I thought I would share the pictures to go with the video I posted a couple of weeks ago of Hettie and Barney’s adventures this summer. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!😀
26/09/2025
Happy Friday everyone and before I ponder why I took my car to be cleaned today only for the forecast to predict rain tomorrow 😩I thought I would share something a little different. This week we have two videos I received from a client rather than a written review which was nice to receive. Hope you all have a great weekend!!!!😀
12/09/2025
Happy Friday everyone!! And before I go into the loft and get all my jumpers I thought I would share this week’s review of my Puppy Companion Class with the next one starting 1st October. So, if you have a puppy that needs some training just go to my website and sign up!!! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. 😀
“My pup Beryl and I attended Richard’s Companion Puppy Class, and we have been impressed with Richard's expertise and knowledge of dog behaviour. His methods are adaptable to many different canine personalities - even feral Beryl who is quite nervous, and his explanations make sense. We have lots to work on, but we would happily recommend Richard to anyone starting a puppy's education”
Jude
08/08/2025
Happy Friday everyone and as promised here are the pictures from my Scent course for the pet dog where we introduce novice dogs and their handlers to the world of scent detection using only readily available items, so it is easier to play with their dog on a day-to-day basis in the future to develop their skills together more easily. These pictures show handlers and their dogs working through a “Disaster” location with different textures and scents in search of the dogs’ ultimate reward.
01/08/2025
Happy Friday Everyone and just before I go to the pub I thought I would share some pictures of my Scent Detection Course for The Pet Dog which combines traditional scent work aimed solely at the pet dog owner who wants to develop their dog/human relationship and have a lot of fun while doing so. The following pictures show the vehicle detection level of the class and next week I will post the “Disaster” week where the dogs have to find clues among different articles.
18/07/2025
What a great week at Suburban Dog Trainer and congratulations to everyone who achieved there Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Award!!! There are still a couple of places available for the next set of classes, so if you have a dog that has previously attended any classes anywhere and would like to further your training bond with your dog, why not contact me? 😀
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Richard's expertise in dog training spans nearly 20 years and in 2013 he became the first Accredited instructor of
The Kennel Club Accredited Scheme for instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI) in West Yorkshire. Recognised throughout the UK and World Wide as being one of the leading professional bodies for those who provide advice and training in canine behaviour.
He is also a graduate of The University of Hull with a Bachelor of Science degree BSc (Hons) in Canine Behaviour & Training after achieving his Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Canine Beahviour and Training in 2014. Richard is also a guest lecturer at Bishop Burton College.
In 2015, Richard achieved his accreditation to become a member of the APDT, cementing Richard's practical skills across a multiple of organisation realms.
Richard is also the founder and principle trainer of The Suburban Gundog Way, which utilises the advantages of Gundog training in suburban environments and incorporates all the advantages of Gundog training to any breed and any owners.
Working with rescue dogs is something close to Richard’s heart. Not only has Richard worked with many rescue centres across the globe, Richard also owns a rescue dog himself, which had been owned by 5 previous owners before he was 15-months-old, due to his aggressive behaviour.
With Richard's ethical approach of combining force free methods, exceptional practical skills and a scientific approach to behavioural issues, his expertise in the field of canine behaviour and training is internationally recognised and respected by his peers and pet dog owners alike.
