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Richard's expertise in dog training spans over 20 years and he is the only Accredited Instructor of The Kennel Club Accredited Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI) in West Yorkshire recognised throughout the UK and World Wide, as being one of the leading professional bodies for those who provide advice and training on canine behaviour. He is an accredited APDT instructor and gained his FdSc in Canine Behaviour & Training. Richard is also an Undergraduate at Hull University on a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc in Canine Behaviour & Training)

Richard is the founder and principal trainer of The Suburban Gundog Way, using the advantages of Gundog training in suburban environments and incorporates all the advantages of Gundog training to any breed and any owner.

• BSc Canine Behaviour & Training Undergraduate at University of Hull
• Accredited Instructor of The Kennel Club Accredited Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI)
and APDT instructor.
• Poster speaker for APDT International Conference
• Assistant instructor with John Rogerson – India and UK
• Your Dog Magazine Article in conduction with John Rogerson
• Creator of The Suburban Gundog Way
• The Dogs Trust
• PDA Rescue Taiwan
• Moongazer USA
• Worcester Animal Rescue League USA

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween!!! 🎃👻
It took quite a long time to get Rusty and Sandy into their costumes 😜 but I think it was worth the effort!!!!

30/10/2026

No Great Review Friday this week...Just some good advice for the coming weeks that I originally posted a couple of years ago, but is still relevant today. Look after your dogs and give them a hug from me ❤️

23/10/2026

Happy Great Review Friday Everyone!!!😁 And what a fantastic week we have had with Ronnie and his Border Collie Echo, and William with Tiffin the Airedale Terrier achieving their Gold 🏅 Royal Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Award.

This has been months of dedication, training both at home and in classes producing two brilliant dogs...congratulations!!!!

16/10/2026

Meet Pippin, a lovely rescue Border Collie cross! 🐾
Her owner wanted help with lead walking and recall so Pippin could enjoy more freedom in her new life.
We met at Temple Newsam and began with her lead work. Using the right equipment and training method, Pippin was walking better within minutes! 🙌
Next, we worked on recall. Her owner left with clear guidance to keep building and improving it over the coming months.
It is so important that training suits every dog—especially rescue dogs that may not have had the best start in life. Finding the right trainer can make all the difference. ❤️
Well done, Pippin!

25/09/2026

Happy Great Review Friday Everyone!!!😁 And this weeks review highlights what can happen when clear instructions and practical demonstrations along with enthusiastic owners come together.

"We took our two year old cocker spaniel to Richard for some lead work. Richard is a very skilled trainer and had Moby walking beautifully very quickly. He then gave us very clear and useful instructions on how to implement this ourselves. A few weeks later he’s like a different dog."

11/09/2026

Welcome one and all to another Great Review Friday 😀and this week is the review given by Bertie's owners who were being attacked by their own dog, which was far from ideal. After booking a behavioural consultation, I took a history and devised a programme to reduce the conflict in the home and produce a happier dog!!!

"Rich and I would like to thank you for your help, advice and support with Bertie.
He has been an absolute star since our last session, and I think we are definitely turning a corner with him.
Kind Regards
Jayne and Rich."

28/08/2026

Wishing you all a great Bank Holiday Weekend!!!😀 and here is a review from one of my behavioural consultations.
“Overall, Rosie continues to be so much more calm, very happy in her walks, holds her own when other dogs approach or are nearby and is actively controlling any anxiety or rapid reactions to noises at home. Indeed, as I type, the garden doors are open, she is sitting looking out, a neighbouring dog is barking and other than a low throat grumble to start with she is now simply alert and attentive rather than in 'fighting' mode.
We are also doing 10- or 15-minute routines in the house / garden to keep Rosie's brain active and are so impressed by Rosie's work rate, but more so, very grateful for your advice and support. It's made such a difference.
We've still got lots of development to do and as we go along are discovering and trying new ideas and making sure we are consistent and talk to each other about keeping commands simple and 'clean'.”

14/08/2026

Wow What A Week!!!!😀
This week our Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme class had their examination and I was so proud of everyone making me look very good in front of our KC examiner Christine.
Becky and Lola the Silver Labrador breezed through their Gold Award with Ben and Louis the Flat-Coated Retriever, William and Tiffin the Airedale Terrier and Ronnie and Echo the Border Collie achieving their Silver Awards as well!!!

10/07/2026

Welcome to another Great Review Friday and what a scorcher it is 🥵
"I contacted Richard after having problems with my Australian Labradoodle pup eating stones - a dangerous new habit that I knew we had to stop!
He quickly gave me some great advice about why he may be doing this, and with a few small changes, I am happy to report that this behaviour has, on the whole stopped.
Thank you for your knowledgeable and swift advice."

19/06/2026

Another Great review Friday for you all and I hope you all have a great weekend 😀
"Richard was great!
Our Flat coated retriever, although small for a flattie doesn’t lack strength and was pulling like she was a husky dragging a sledge. We’d tried many things and couldn’t get to grips with it.
Richard was able to give us great instruction and demonstrated how to solve the problem. By the time he left he had taught both us and Willow how to behave. We’re trying to be as consistent as possible and it’s working out really well. She’s learnt so quickly and not pulling our arms out of the socket anymore.
Richard knows how to treat different breeds in different ways depending on circumstances.
He comes highly recommended from us. 😊🙏"

Address

Whitkirk
Leeds

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441132607292

Website

http://www.suburbandogtrainer.co.uk/

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