The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers Omdömen 

I attended a 2 day 'Career As A Dog Trainer' course in April 2026. I found the course enjoyable and informative. It stuck exactly the right tone and level of depth for an entry into a potential new career. The instructor was excellent and kept things moving and light.

Great informative, friendly course, highly recommended to anyone whether starting from scratch or just wanting to further their education.

I did the online version over 4 nights. The content was as described, and more, and delivery was engaging and entertaining.
The tutor was really knowledgeable but open to new ideas and experiences.

Very thorough course, explained well by the tutor with good real life examples. Would recommend

I have completed 2 IMDT courses and have signed up for another one in October. I enjoyed them very much and the trainers explained everything clearly and professionally. I learned so much in such a short time and am happy to now be able to assist other dog owners.

A really lovely team of instructors who were knowledgeable and delivered the training in a way that was easy to follow. It was very full on days and lots of practical exercises to do. You really do need a dog as it makes the training very clear when you’re teaching it to a dog. I’d like to say an extra special thank you to the team especially Tanya, whose care and consideration for my welfare really helped me. The team’s kindness at making adjustments to help me blew me away. It’s really heartwarming to know the IMDT do take mental health into consideration, I can’t thank you enough

I highly recommend this course both to professionals as well as dog owners struggling with these issues. Dave is an excellent teacher. The course content is very indepth, lots to learn and to take in, but very helpful. This was my first course with IMDT and I am incredibly impressed with both the course itself, as well as the help offered afterwards. I have now signed up for other courses.

Really great course that provides so much information. I completed over four evening sessions. This did allow time to reflect on the three hour sessions, but I imagine it would be quite heavy if you had had a full day at work. I wish there had been more tasks to complete to aid consolidation of learning, the nature of webinar formate means you miss out on interacting with peers, and makes it very front lead learning. I’d personally have preferred an online meeting that would have allowed peers to see one another, breakouts rooms for group tasks, and reactions to peer comments. Having said this the trainer was excellent at turning the chat on and off throughout the sessions, and very good at answering participants questions. I’d recommend this course to those embarking on their dog training career, really good jump off point.

Really enjoyed my 2 day career dog trainer course with Tanya, very informative, Tanya also just made me feel really at ease. I look forward to the other courses I have booked with IMDT

The course content and pace of learning were excellent. The instructors were very knowledgeable and very willing to answer any of your questions and offer advice for your dog training aspirations going forward.

What an amazing week on the 2nd Chance Hero at Cheltenham Animal Shelter. Probably the best course I have been on for me personally. Working with my rescue dog (Kola) or as Mus called him "Pepsi" for five days was a really valuable experience with working with rescues. The week taught me how hard the staff at the shelter work in trying to give these dogs a forever home which isn't always easy.
Mus and Alan were full of knowledge and amazing teaching skills and tips which we couldn't get enough off, but also they were both full of humor and made us all relax and enjoy the week to the full.
I was blessed with being paired with "Kola" Rotti X Ridgeback who was just one beautiful dog who I loved so much and thoroughly loved the time spent training, socialisation off site and most importantly loads of cuddles and i really wish he gets his forever home.
Its rescues that I am mainly interested in with working with dogs so if your the same then you really need to do this course week and experience it for yourself.
Thanks again to Cheltenham Animal Shelter staff, especially Chelsey and a massive thanks to Mus and Alan (Legends).

Really amazing courses, structured very well. I always learn so much. Instructors have great knowledge and answer any questions you have. Super friendly environment to learn

Amazing course, honestly one of the best I’ve been on in terms of delivery and content!

I have completed several courses through the IMDT, and I highly recommend them. The tutors are very informative, and it's clear that they all have extensive experience.
I have just completed the Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy 3-day course and found it to be very informative, with training plans I would never have thought of. Tania and Steve are also excellent at explaining the course material.

Very informative and interesting. Well presented in an easy to understand way. Would highly recommend

One of the best places if you want to learn about dog training tricks and tips. From foundational (teach your own dog) to leading a dog training business.

Thoroughly enjoyed this course and would recommend. The trainer Moss was really good at making the information understandable and digestible. I’m considering a career as a dog trainer but at a minimum this has helped me as a dog owner regardless of whether I pursue training further. The only downside is that now I want to book more courses!!

Always fascinating courses. Engaging and really useful to hear real-life experiences of what to look out for during consultations
Great step-by-step course!

If your a potential student, my advice would be to do your research, don't look at their 'carefully selected' reviews from their website.

Priding themselves on a supportive, tutor led course - sounds great on the surface... What you will actually experience is several emails from various names from the 'Student Support Team,'.

They will falsely accuse you of not using your own work and then not give you the opportunity to resubmit and run with your money.

Responses via email are short, snappy and confrontational, they like to think they have the upper hand, whilst holding your money and refusing to refund.

They will also take payments from your account additional to your payment plan using a 'Glitch in the system,' as a excuse.

Plenty of other course providers out there so think outside the box ;)

Absolutely loved this 2 day intro, the training was set at a really easy to digest pace but without being drawn out in any way!
Mus was so informative as was Natalie, always willing to answer the many questions this course evoked, loved it thank you IMDT