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National
School of Service
Dog Training.

We train dogs. We train dog trainers.
We share knowledge you can use in everyday life.

The National School

Knowledge shared by people.
Skills built through practice.

NSHSS brings together owner education, professional dog trainer courses and training dogs for specialist roles. Our teachers share their experience, and our instructors help you put it into practice.

Our history, team and work
An owner and dog at a school training session

For dog owners

Understand each other.
Better together.

The first rules at home, walks in the city, new skills. You and your dog learn together, with an instructor's support.

Every dog has a story.

Fear, strong reactions or difficulty being left alone are reasons to start by discussing your situation with a specialist.

Professional training

Your love of dogs.
Your life's work.

Train to become a service dog instructor. Study canine behaviour, practise with a mentor and learn to work with owners.

6 months
of training from the ground up
Live lectures
On Zoom or in the classroom
Practical training
with a mentor

2 sessions a week in the first month,
3 from the second month onwards.

How to become a dog trainer

Pass your final exams to receive a diploma in professional training. Entry to the register is governed by the school's regulations.

Students and a teacher during a school class

Continue your professional journey

Take your knowledge further.

Specialisation · 6 monthsDog-assisted therapy
Move up a category

Service dogs and dogs in the community

When training
matters most.

Search, assistance and protection. Our specialist programmes include selecting a dog, assessing its readiness and following a dedicated training programme.

Reviews

The school through
the eyes of our community.

All reviews

Anastasia and Ami

Dog training
This was our first experience of working with a dog trainer, and I was delighted 🥰 By the third session, I could see Ami responding and doing what I asked 😍 After all 8 sessions, I got…Read moreShow less

Elena

Dog training
For many people, the word ‘husky’ means an uncontrollable dog with a silly streak that completely ignores its owner's commands... Well, that was exactly us before we met Svetlana! A combination of individual and group sessions…Read moreShow less

Alina Erraikh

Dog-assisted therapy course
I previously trained as an instructor at the School of Service Dog Training, and now I have taken the next step and am studying dog-assisted therapy. The course is very practical and offers more information than I expected. It includes not just theory, but real…Read moreShow less

Natalia

Dog training
I really enjoyed everything. I now understand how to behave with my dog, and I can even let her off the lead. Of course, improving our skills takes time, but I am pleased even with the results we have…Read moreShow less

Lyudmila Pastushko

Dog trainer courses
My experience of the training was entirely positive. I really enjoyed the course: both the presentation and explanation of the material were excellent. Whenever we had more questions, we could always ask the teachers. As someone involved in education, I…Read moreShow less

Evgeny Litsus

Dog trainer courses
Everything was good, I enjoyed it all and honestly have nothing to complain about. I have worked with dogs for many years and never once regretted deciding to take the courses. The material was very interesting and the teachers were good too. Whenever further…Read moreShow less

Locations and formats

In your city. In a format that suits you.

Training venues in Odesa

Daiberg · Gorky Park · Fontan · Dyukovsky Garden · Chumka · Kuznetsova training ground · Savytsky Park.

Please check the meeting point, timetable and current groups with the school before visiting.

Check a training venue

Dog training: individual and group sessions. We will confirm the available format and venue for your city.

Dog trainer courses: live lectures on Zoom or in the classroom, plus practical work with a mentor.

In another city? Include it in your enquiry, and we will help you find out which formats are available.

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Let's start with a conversation.

Tell us about your dog, the training you are interested in and your city. We will help you understand the options and confirm the requirements for taking part.

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