'There is a better way for you and your dog!
Dog Trainers covering wherever you are: Rotherham, Sheffield, Worksop, Chesterfield and Online.

We are Brilliant Barkers
Professional Dog Trainers
At Brilliant Barkers, we strive to provide fun, kind, reward and games based training to build a relationship of trust and respect between you and your dog.
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I run Brilliant Barkers, I am a mum, teacher and a dog trainer and happily work with families to bring out the best in you and your dog.
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We work with any size or breed of dog, whatever the struggle and strive to build trusting and respectful relationships.
Browse our site to learn more about us or contact us to schedule a chat or consultation.

Here is a video of us training a young puppy to stay 'close' and reduce pulling on the lead. Notice the puppy having fun and learning to choose the person over the distractions.
The puppy's owner is videoing 'in the moment' and has a copy of this, to help with her puppy training.
We use a mixture of teaching techniques depending on your preferred learning style, just like every dog, every person is different and we recognise this:
*We help you to learn by us:
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* demonstrating first
* you listening to instructions and 'having a go'
* practising some techniques first
* looking at photos or a helpful guide
* writing notes and practising at another time
* reading our Whatsapp summary and watching the videos back after each lesson.
We often work at your home, out and about and anywhere you might need extra support e.g the car, cafe, parks, vets etc.
(This means we can even train your dog away from you and share the dog training at a time that is convenient for you.)
Check out our reviews
We are so proud of each and every one of our dog training clients and we hope you enjoy reading our reviews! Click on the bark image to read them...
Here is one of our lovely clients learning to help her puppy with a 'Not Yours! game.
The puppy is learning not to steal and instead is learning to look away from it or to check with her person, 'eyes' the pup is rewarded for self control around food and is encouraged to look at her person and then she can 'find' another treat that is allowed. This encourages her to make better choices around food and works with her natural searching instincts.
Puppy training - Here we are helping Morgan, a mini poodle, to become calmer and to engage more with me.
after your pet in the comfort of their own home, we can also stay at your house for a specifie
Initial dog training consultation: £70
I listen to your needs and tailor a package of support for you and your dog(s) which will help you communicate well and get the best from your dog(s). I use kind, respectful and fun tried and tested games based methods of training. I may have occasion to support you with your dog through showing a specific way of handling it or through rewarding the good moments thoroughly! I then help you to continue to follow the training methods to maximise the potential for success with your dog. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Follow up dog training: £45 per session
I follow the initial consultation with a visit to you, or digital video support, or at your chosen place, where we work on specific areas you raised during the consultation. This is where I offer you advice or support with how best to communicate with your dog(s). There may be occasions where I will show you specific ways of handling your dog(s) or how to behave around your dog to maximise your chance of success with it/ them.
It is a two way session and the kind, fun, games based training methods will be used to support you during the session and after.
I will design a tailored programme of support for you and your dog and will give you a likely duration of the sessions. You will be able to extend or reduce the sessions as you see fit or depending on your dog's progress.
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Puppy training package £150 for 6 sessions or £35 per session
We offer an online, or in - person, individualised puppy training package -
£100 for 4 sessions which teaches important commands such as recall, sit, stay, down and toilet, as well as improving confidence, resilience, focus and relationships. This is a fun, kind, games based training package! This puppy package deepens your relationship with your puppy and improves your puppy's understanding of the world, the people and animals in their lives. It takes place where you live or in an area of your choosing.
The sessions can be extended if you require more.
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​Dog walking £15 We collect your dog from your home and take it for lovely walks or play fun games with it for an hour or more if required. £12 up to an hour, for a group walk, (if your dog is sociable and has good recall then we can incorporate some off lead fun.)
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Individual dog walking with some training £20 - If your dog needs some help with walking on a lead, struggles near other dogs, or has any other struggles, we can play fun games to help with these and can teach specific commands you require. (£20 up to an hour and £5 extra per dog from the same family.)
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Pet sitting £15 (or more dependent on your needs)
We look after your pet in the comfort of their own home, we can also stay at your house for a specified time if you wish. We charge £15 for each 1 hour visit- however this price can depend on the number of animals, (cats, dogs, small furries, horses) the duration of the visit or your pet's needs. We care well for your pets and follow any instructions you leave. Each extra dog is just £10 extra.
2+ hours = £25
3+ hours = £30
4+ hours up to a full day is £45 and an overnight stay is an extra £10.
We follow specific instructions for looking after your house and pets. If you'd like a compassionate and professional service please call us...
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Online Dog Training for Kids and Families
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Are you worried your child doesn't listen to you about your dog, are you fed up with repeating the same things time and time again and has the dog's biting and nipping got you scared for your child's safety?
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About Us
Dog training isn’t just about your dog. In fact, one of the most integral parts of the training process is you.
That’s why we work with you to make sure your training plan fits your lifestyle and is tailored to what you need. With practical and flexible programs, coupled with our collaboration with the veterinary community, we’re here to be your one and only source for quality dog training.
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Testimonials
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Kirsty gave us a comprehensive training plan and adapted it as we went along. We are thrilled with the results. Thanks Kirsty we will keep up the training!
Julie Turner
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Kirsty definitely loves dogs and believes in working in a positive and rewarding way to train and reassure them... I liked her approach to my dog and her suggestions...thanks Kirsty
Marie Noel
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Kirsty has been amazing! We felt out of our depth with our new puppy and Kirsty gave us confidence. She demonstrated games through which the puppy learns and made it fun. We have enjoyed it and learned so much from it too.
Bill McDivitt
Here is one of our happy clients explaining how we have helped her lovely dog, Barney, to be calmer and bark less!
Contact Us
At Brilliant Barkers, we strongly believe that it’s never too late to change our pet’s behaviour. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
15 Meadowpark Croft
Dinnington
S252XP
07837072697

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