Our 1-on-1 Training philosophy at Cardiffk9training, we believe that personalised attention is key to effective dog training. Our 1-on-1 training philosophy is built on the foundation of understanding and respect, tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each dog and their owner.
Every dog is an individual. Our personalised training sessions are designed to address your dog’s specific behavioural needs, learning style, and pace, ensuring the most effective and lasting results.
We understand life can be busy. Our 1-on-1 training offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your lifestyle, making it convenient to commit to your dog’s education and well-being.
Empowering you is at the heart of our philosophy. We provide you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to continue your dog’s training and maintain positive behaviours at home.

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With over 20 years teaching experience Steve is a certified trainer with ADTB and has a wealth of experience in getting the best out of dogs. We understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our training plans are tailored to address the specific goals and challenges of each dog and owner.
Our methodology revolves around science-based, reward-focused techniques, fostering a sense of trust and respect within the training dynamic, all without resorting to force or intimidation. This helps you build a strong bond and also have the perfectly trained dog.
Join our family of passionate dog lovers. We offer ongoing support and advice to ensure you and your dog continue to grow and thrive together. From your puppy's first steps into advanced obedience and beyond, Cardiffk9training is here to guide you every step of the way. Let us help you unlock the full potential of your canine companion.
We cater for many different needs, whether this is group classes, one on one session,behaviour modifications for older dogs or remote training. You can visit us in our training facility or we can visit you in your home. We are available during the day, evenings and weekends so the training can fit around your daily lifestyle.

We’re more than just dog trainers. We’re educators and problem solvers dedicated to providing personalised training solutions that fit the individual needs of your dog and lifestyle
Posted on Bobby EvansTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. At the turn of the year after one attempt at finding a trainer for our eight month old cocker spaniel puppy we decided to give Steve a message and book in a block of three lessons to work on his recall and some basic lead work. Even before the first session ended we could already see a drastic improvement in Spencer’s recall and Steve was great in talking to us through what drills we need to work on and how we should interact with the dog to get the best result. With the in person lessons and the support over the phone with Steve in a short period of time we have now got our cocker spaniel Puppy off the lead fully and he is even recalling away from distractions in busy parks. At the end of our block sessions with Steve, we asked if we could have a short go at tackling Spencer’s pulling on the lead. After one session we have seen drastic improvements and will be visiting Steve again to work on this further! We can’t recommend Steve enough, he is a trainer who knows what he is doing and more importantly is very good in working with the owners and tailoring the training to them.Posted on Cierra SloateTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve has been able to help us with our working breed puppy. From the day we brought Red home at 8 weeks old to now a puppy class graduate and sit champion. Steve has been really responsive and helpful throughout our entire puppy training. We now have a very impressive 25kg 7 month old Doberman puppy who loose lead walks, all the basic commands down and is sociable with other dogs. We plan to continue our training now going into recall training.Posted on SSHTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very confident and approachable Gives clear instructions , my pup was too fascinatec by other dogs but still got him to do some if not all the commands Steve taught Neec to practice on daily walks and steve is hsppy to provide ongoing advice if necessary too . Useful training , just i could do some one to one sessions.Posted on Bethan PalmerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve was brilliant! 3 sessions and our bouncy over enthusiastic pooch is engaged and lead walking like a dream! Her recall has come on leaps and bounds meaning walks are more enjoyable for both her and us! Would highly recommend!Posted on Caitlin MarkallTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Used Cardiff K9 training for my nervous cavapoochon, Steve was great, he understood her behaviours, he advised and taught me how to react to her behaviours both on a walk and at home and how to build on our relationship. Steve also worked with my other cavapoo who needed some better recall and lead walking so that when the two of them are together they are both calmer and not bouncing off each others behaviours. Both of them have come on leaps and bounds and our walks and home environment are much more enjoyable for all. Highly recommend!Posted on DanielleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were struggling with a few things with our new dog (7 months old) ..Not settling, jumping up on people upon entering the house and seperation anixiety, we were unable to leave her for seconds let alone minutes! After using Steves personalised plan over the last month we have managed to combat nearly all of these issues completely and will continue to follow the plan once our girl is out of season and back to her normal self! Steve is super friendly, approachable and helpful - we can't thank him enough and would 100% recommend him! 🙂Posted on Claire EdwardsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really helped calm the reactivity of my miniature dachshund through giving me tips and ways to teach her what’s acceptable and what isn’t through play and engagement. She loved the training!Posted on Will GunnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Would recommend massively! We have an incredibly pully Labrador, and Steve was able to provide us with the tools and show us how to get her to engage with us when on her lead. He taught us so much more than we thought we needed and if any issues arise in the future, we’ll definitely be going back! Thank you so much!Posted on Charlotte LlewellynTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I reached out to Steve when I was looking for puppy classes for my puppy, Opal, a jack Russell x chihuahua. From the get go I could tell Steve was passionate about dogs, training them early and making sure that we still have fun with them too. From crate training, to potty training.. lead control and teaching us the commands to get the most from our dogs. I would highly recommend his classes, good for puppy socialisation, building confidence in both the dogs and owners. Opal started sessions hiding under my chair.. by the end of the classes she’s was consistently more social with other dogs and people too.Posted on Harry HowarthTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent dog training sessions with Steve at cardiffk9training. I was dubious as I’d been to other trainers regarding my dogs behaviour in particular reactivity and lead walking, I was dreading going out every day . But it was well worth it and now I actually look forward to taking Song (the dog) out.