Dog Trainers in Maynooth

Finding a dog trainer in Maynooth

1. Google Maps "dog trainer Maynooth" — filter by recent 5-star reviews mentioning the issue you have (recall, reactivity, puppy class).
2. IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) Ireland — accredited trainers using force-free methods. The gold standard. Find their member directory online.
3. PPG-EU (Pet Professional Guild Europe) — also force-free certified trainers, IE chapter.

Red flags — avoid trainers who

• Use prong, choke, or shock/e-collars (illegal or restricted in much of EU; behaviourally damaging)
• Claim to "dominate" or "alpha" your dog — outdated theory, debunked by Mech (2008)
• Refuse to let you watch a class first
• Promise specific outcomes in X sessions — every dog learns at its own pace

Group class or 1:1?

• Group class (€8–€15/session, 6-week courses) — best for puppies + general obedience. Socialisation is half the value.
• 1:1 home sessions (€40–€80/session) — best for reactivity, fear, resource guarding, separation anxiety.
• Online programs (€30–€150 once) — Susan Garrett, Zak George, kikopup (YouTube free) — fine for motivated owners with a normal-issue dog.

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