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Calm dogs. Confident owners. Dog training across Bath and Wiltshire.

Does this sound familiar?

  • Reactivity on the lead (to dogs, people, bikes or cars) at home or out and about
  • Aggression towards other dogs or people
  • High prey drive and lack of control whilst walking
  • Unable to settle or switch off at home
  • Excessive or unnecessary barking
  • Pulling on the lead
  • Poor recall off the lead
  • Lack of manners at home or out and about

We have solved these problems and more for hundreds of dogs and their humans. We can help you.

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Adam Daines training a Dalmatian

Accreditations:

Featured on Channel 4’s The Dog Academy Featured on Channel 4’s The Dog Academy
APDT full member and assessor APDT full member and assessor
Animal Behaviour Training Council member Animal Behaviour Training Council member
University of Hull University of Hull, BSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Training
Victoria Stilwell Academy Victoria Stilwell Academy Trainer and Faculty Advisor
How we work

Our training approach. How we teach, guide and support your dog.

Clarity

We strip the situation back to what your dog is actually doing and why. No labels, no jargon, no quick-fix promises.

Consistency

You leave with a plan you can repeat at home, on walks, in the kitchen, with the kids around. Real life, not the training field.

Confidence

You stop second-guessing. Your dog stops second-guessing too. Things start to feel different in days, not months.

A selection of dog training packages; group classes, one-to-one coaching, workshops and online courses.

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Three ways we help

Select the training path that suits your dog.

Puppy Training

Group classes, one-to-one work, and online support for puppies up to six months across Bath, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon and the surrounding villages.

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Group classes

Lead manners, recall, calmness around other dogs. Group classes run in Bath, with one-to-one work across Corsham, Saltford and Radstock.

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Behaviour

Reactivity, fear, anxiety, biting. Detailed assessments, written plans, and real follow-up across Bath, Trowbridge and Midsomer Norton.

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Real clients, real dogs

What clients appreciate most about our dog training.

“I would highly recommend to anyone looking to get support with their dog. We learnt so much. Adam was happy to help with any questions I had about my puppy, very knowledgeable and supportive.”

Allie F, Bath

“I cannot recommend The Whole Hound Academy enough. So grateful for everything that Adam and his team have done. It has literally been life changing.”

Helen S, Trowbridge

“Attended a training and behaviour day with Adam. Really interesting and learnt some great new exercises. Definitely recommend to anyone.”

Leanne B, Bradford-on-Avon
Meet Adam

Canine behavioural change built through patience and consistency.

Adam Daines has worked with dogs for more than twenty years and was featured on Channel 4’s The Dog Academy. He runs classes in Bath, with one-to-one work across Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Corsham, Saltford, Radstock and Midsomer Norton.

The Whole Hound Academy is the new home of Avon Dog Services.

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Adam Daines, founder of The Whole Hound Academy

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No commitment, no pressure, no judgement. Tell us a bit about your dog and we’ll point you at the right next step, even if it isn’t us.

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