Kent’s Leading Dog Behavioural Specialists
At Best Behaviour School for Dogs, we specialise in helping all dog owners with 1-2-1 behavioural sessions, training classes and our unique, secure dog walking service across Kent.
Since 2002, Pippa Apps, the founder, has been leading our team. Pippa (middle), holding an MSc in Animal Behaviour & Psychology, works alongside Vix Davies (left) and Megan Dickson (right), who also hold industry-related degrees. All team members are accredited by the Canine & Feline Behaviour Association (CFBA), the UK’s premier organization for dog behaviourists.
- We offer personalised 1-2-1 consultations to resolve all dog behavioural problems in your home or out on a walk. We also train dogs to be used within schools and can provide legally required temperament assessments.
- For dogs of different ages and experiences, we also offer Puppy, Junior, Advanced and Scent Detection classes. Classes are held in Sevenoaks and Hythe.
- Our team runs a specialist off-lead dog walking and socialisation service. We collect dogs from their homes and let them run freely in our secure fields. This unique service allows for safe socialisation and play, returning them home both happy and tired! Our team are highly trained, dedicated, and professional, who treat your dog as if it were their own.
- Our dog training services also include online courses, making our expertise available nationwide.
Accredited by the Canine & Feline Behaviour Association
Our highly qualified behaviourists are full members of the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association (CFBA), which is the UK’s foremost governing body. Our membership means that consultations can be redeemed through pet insurance. All pet insurance companies recognise the CFBA accreditation.
Our Core Services
Online Dog Training
Enjoy round-the-clock access to online dog training videos! Learn from the professional behaviourists at best Behaviour School for Dogs, serving excellence since 2002.
Behaviour Counselling
Our highly qualified behaviourists can resolve any dog behavioural problems. We offer personal consultations in your own home. We operate throughout Kent, Sussex and South East London.
Dog Walking
We offer a dog walking and exercise service that covers Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe. We collect your dog to enjoy off lead exercise in a secure field with other dogs.
Training Classes
We run puppy and junior classes in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Hythe teaching basic commands with advanced heel work and recall techniques as your dog gets older.
How we can help you…
Best Behaviour School for Dogs is based in Kent and offers a comprehensive range of canine services. We are one of the UKs leading animal behaviourists and we are full members the Canine and Feline Behaviour Association, the highest accreditation for behaviourists in the England. We offer our services throughout Kent, Sussex and South East London, tailored personally in your home to counter condition any unwanted behaviour.
For bespoke training we offer:
- We offer personalised 1-2-1 consultations to solve your dogs behavioural problems in the home or on a walk.
- Training dogs to help in schools
- Helping children with dog based anxiety
- Dog temperament assessments for legal reports
Dog Training and Behavioural Services
that we can resolve:
- Challenging Behaviour
- Aggression
- Possessive Behaviour
- Nervousness or Fear Based Behaviour
- Separation Anxiety
- Separation Anxiety
- Excessive Barking
- Puppy Training – House Training & Mouthing
- Understanding Dogs
- …and other behavioural problems!
Meet The Team
We are a highly qualified team of dog experts whose overriding priority is to meet the training and welfare needs of that the dogs we work with.
Client Reviews
Deborah Harris
Matt Sutton
Claire Abbott
Our Latest News
Best Behaviour School for Dogs’ 2026 Workshops
We’re excited to share a brand‑new line‑up of Workshops and Puppy Clubs coming to Hythe and Sevenoaks over the next…
CPD Seminar – Dog Aggression Towards People
Last week, Pippa had the pleasure of hosting a CPD Seminar in conjunction with Pennard…
We are expanding! Dog Walking in West Malling & Kings Hill!
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