Welcome to Dogskool!
We are the area’s leading dog training and behaviour company with 25 years experience and over 150 5* reviews!


Sarah talking on TalkTV
Hi! My name is Sarah Hursthouse.
I am a qualified Dog Trainer and Canine Behaviourist, with many years experience of working with dogs of all shapes and sizes!
I am, what they call nowadays, a “positive” dog trainer. That is, I like to find ways to reward a dog for something I want him to do, rather than punish him for something he probably hasn’t been taught how to do properly in the first place!






We offer…
Puppy Training, Agility & Flyball Training.
121 sessions to address issues such as lead walking, recall etc.
One to one behaviour packages for issues such as aggression, dog reactivity, separation anxiety, over-excitement and manners and also tailor-made private courses.
We also offer an extensive range of online courses and eBooks.
We cover Cheshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Shropshire.


Our Courses
Total: 14 Courses View all

Our Reviews
Posted on Helen KellyrecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. My dog was reactive to other dogs on walks. He would lunge and bark, sounding aggressive. I needed some advice so booked one to one classes with Sarah to help me resolve his issues. Is he cured? Not yet, still work to be done, but WOW what a massive improvement. I would definitely recommend DogskoolPosted on Leanne GroganrecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Sarah helped us get our labrador out walking again after he became fearful and began sitting down, refusing to budge. We had an initial consultation where she got to know our dog and by our next appointment, he was walking again. She gave us lots of tips and advice and the confidence to know what we were doing. Also our dog loved her! Highly recommend Dogskool.Posted on Lesley ProudloverecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Fantastic been to the beginners classes . They were so professional and caring . My Nori just graduated this week . Bev cause she’s done so well we are moving on to the next classPosted on Susan AnnrecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Kind, positive and effective trainers, in our case Michelle. Sadly, we had to miss the final lessons because of a leg injury(not on the class!)but we have plenty of material to work on now.Posted on Helen SmithrecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Great class, wonderful to work with my dog in a safe and controlled environment- would recommendPosted on PT Andrea WoodheadrecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Sarah and all the guys at Dogskool are absolutely brilliant. Can’t recommend them enough. Having been to puppy classes and perfect your recall classes with Sarah everything was going well with our pup. We were thrown into lockdown without socialisation or other canine contact resulting in an anxious and reactive dog. We had 1-2-1 sessions at home first then graduated to “feisty Fido’s”. Absolutely perfect for dogs with issues around people or other dogs. The classes were safe, fun and effective. The whole family now feel more equipped and confident when out walking the dogs. Invaluable lessons, tips and tricks to keep our pups attention on us and not what’s going on around him. We are hoping to start fun/agility classes soon ?Posted on Bethan AmyrecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. We had some 1 2 1 training to help our young labradoodle with general behaviour, walking, and recall. Sarah has been brilliant - she has so many tips and tricks, and really has a solution to every problem you could ever have with a dog! I would always recommend Dogskool ☺️Posted on Jamie MunnrecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Before working with Sarah, we had tried other methods which had failed. She was very professional, friendly and relaxed in the way she worked and no question went unanswered. Would definitely recommend.Posted on Tracy SleethrecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. myself and my 6 month old doxiepoo Hugo has just completed our puppy training Michelle was great and we learnt such alot Michelle and courtney very helpful with great advice Thankyou for making it so enjoyable for myself and hugo see you in the new year for our next course xPosted on Steven MeadowsrecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook. Where do I begin, every week I or we have looked forward to skool night. It’s been so enjoyable and very informative but above everything else it’s been great fun for both of us and it’s just a shame it’s over, I can’t believe it’s gone so quick, as for value for money it’s definitely worth it, you will come away with all kind of helpful hints on training your dog. The trainers are very friendly and know what they are talking about, if your struggling with any part of the program then they have the answers and will show you what to do. Thank you again it’s been great fun, see you at recall







