1-1 training & behaviour support across N.I. 🐾
Belfast & Ballyclare classes to build lifelong skills for you & your pup!📍Belfast based, available N.I.-wide!
Robin Bates Dog Training classes take place in venues across Northern Ireland and offer positive reward training for puppies and dogs. With years of experience, our expert trainers will ensure you build a long-lasting and good relationship with your dog - the welfare and happiness of your dog is our focus. At present, we offer puppy and dog training classes to responsible dog owners in Belfast and
Ballyclare. A member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), PPG (Pet Professional Guild), Intodogs, and ISCP (International School for Canine Psychology and Behaviour), Robin also offers bespoke one-to-one behavioural training in your home. If you've ever considered working with dogs, are interested in running your own dog training business, then check out the franchise opportunities with Robin Bates Dog Training - be part of a supported and valued network of dog trainers in Northern Ireland. Franchise opportunities are available on our website. Visit: www.robinbatesdogtraining.com for full details.
29/10/2025
Trick-or-treaters are coming - keep your dog calm this Halloween with our free printable door poster 👻
And here come the trick-or-treaters! Do you get anxious at the thought of all the knocks, rings, and costumes? If so, you’re not alone - and neither is your dog.
29/10/2025
🎓 A big well done to all our pups (and their amazing owners!) who’ve just completed our latest puppy course — you’ve all done amazing!
We can’t wait to welcome our next groups starting soon:
📍 Ballyclare – Monday 3rd Nov
📍 Belfast – Tuesday 4th Nov
(both fully booked — thank you so much for your support!🙏)
🐶 We still have 4 spaces left for our Thursday night class in Ballyclare, starting 6th November — so if you’d like to join us, get in touch soon as places are booking up fast!
28/10/2025
Simple things like a sniff around the leaves are amazing enrichment for our dogs 🍂 — new scents, textures, and sounds all help them relax and use their brains in the best way.
It doesn’t have to be fancy — just time outdoors, letting them explore at their own pace.
We’d love to see your dogs enjoying autumn too!
📸 Share a photo in the comments of your pup out on their autumn adventures 🧡
27/10/2025
👻 Halloween isn’t fun for every dog — and that’s completely okay.
Loud noises, costumes, and visitors can feel overwhelming.
Swipe 👉 through for a few simple ways to help your dog stay calm and comfortable this week.
26/10/2025
With our pet safety tips Halloween won’t just be spooky, but pet-friendly too
Tonight in Ballyclare! ❄️ Join our Winter-Ready Dog Academy and learn how to keep your dog calm, confident, and happy this winter. A few spaces left — come and join us!
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Puppy classes set the foundation for a confident, well-behaved dog. 🐾
21/10/2025
You can’t watch this without smiling! 🥰
Join the fun at our next 5-week Puppy Class block coming up:
🗓️ 4th Nov – Belfast - Only 2 spaces remaining!
🗓️ 6th Nov – Ballyclare - 6 spaces remaining!
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"I Believe That Dogs Young And Old Can Be Trained Using Kind And Positive Methods."
Based in Northern Ireland we are committed to solving canine behaviour and training problems and also teaching dog owners and people working in the dog industry using good dog training practices using reward based training and positive reinforcement.
These force free methods have been scientifically proven to have a long lasting effect and are the most successful training methods for the dog and owner. The welfare and happiness of the dog and owner are our main priorities.
These methods help to build good relationships between the dog and owner in a fun and positive way.
We offer:
> One to one home training for both behavioural problems and training.
> Educations Courses and Workshops.
> OCN (NI) accredited qualifications for those working in / or aspiring to work in the dog industry.
> Training Courses via Dog Smart NI for puppy’s and dogs.
Robin is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers(APDT) and a Doggone Safe and DogNostics Career Dog Bite Prevention Education.
Robin is also Northern Ireland’s only qualified presenter for The Be A Tree Programme - a bite prevention seminar for school aged children.