FOR DOGS OF ALL AGES & ABILITIES

Classes

Puppy Course

My 8-week puppy course designed for puppies of any age and owners of all experience levels! We'll cover everything that you'll need in order to set yourself and your puppy up for success in your life together.

Open Classes

My open, mixed-age and mixed-ability training classes, held on Fridays and totally flexible. We'll work our way through structured grades and develop core skills, plus learn fun and new advanced behaviours!

Workshop

Interested in Scentwork for enrichment, training, and play? It's a fantastic skillset to have in your toolkit, and in this workshop I'll share with you a ton of ways to incorporate it into your dog's day-to-day life. Learn how to motivate your dog using their love of sniffing, and build up your bond in the process!

Workshop

Recall is one of those things that almost everyone will experience issues with at some point in their dog's lifetime. Whether it's struggling with competing motivations in adolescence, dealing with a new-found interest in wildlife, or just that you'd like to brush up on the foundations, this workshop is for you.

Upcoming dog training classes in Croydon

Click through the calendars for each class type to view and book ALL upcoming dates

  • PERFECT PUPS: 13th January - 3rd March @ St. Mark's (Purley)

  • PERFECT PUPS: 4th April - 19th May @ St. Edmund's (Purley), final session @ St. Mark's - spots available!

  • PERFECT PUPS: 1st May - 19th June @ St. Andrew's (Coulsdon) - spots available!

Monday classes in Purley

St Marks Church Hall, 5 Church Rd, Woodcote, Purley CR8 3QQ, UK

The Lodge, St. Mark's Woodcote,

5 Church Rd, Woodcote,

Purley,

CR8 3QQ

Thursday classes in Coulsdon

Woodmansterne Rd, Coulsdon CR5 2DN, UK

St. Andrew's Church

Woodmansterne Rd,

Coulsdon,

CR5 2DN

Friday classes in Purley

51 Mitchley Ave, South Croydon, Purley CR8 1BZ, UK

St Edmund’s Church,

51 Mitchley Avenue,

Purley,

CR8 1BZ

Who can attend classes with Toby Duncan Dogs?

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Banned Breeds

I'm insured with PBI, who are the only UK insurer covering professional work with banned breeds. I want dogs of all types to be able to access equal training opportunities, so dogs of any type are welcome in my classes.

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Dogs of any age

I don't have an upper age limit for my puppy classes, as I find that very often owners of older puppies find themselves in need of some training and support, and likewise my open classes are exactly that - open!

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Dogs with disabilities

If your dog has a sight, hearing, or mobility impairment, you may be worried about whether you can attend group classes. I'll always do what I can to make my teaching accessible, and have worked with disabled dogs in the past.

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Unvaccinated dogs

Puppies who haven't completed their full course of vaccinations should wait until they're fully covered before attending my group classes. This is for your puppy's safety, as in a shared venue I can't guarantee what other dogs or wild animals may have been present. Adult dogs should be kept up to date with their jabs plus regular flea, tick, and worming treatments.

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Reactive dogs

If your dog is reactive towards other dogs or people, then a group class environment is not going to benefit them in any way. More likely, this setting will make your dog feel stressed and unhappy, and this will impact others in the room as well. If your dog is struggling with reactivity, 1:1 Sessions would be more suitable, and we can discuss what steps to take regarding this reactivity.

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Unwell/Injured dogs

Please do not bring your dog to group classes while unwell or injured, unless cleared by a vet. This is to prevent the spread of common illnesses such as Kennel Cough or stomach bugs, and protects the others in the room as well as your own dog. Injured dogs should not be brought to class unless this has been cleared with a vet and discussed with me beforehand.

Realise your goals, have fun, meet friends!

Group classes offer a great, cost-effective way to get your training in, plus there's the added bonus of networking with other local, likeminded dog owners and drawing on support not only from your Trainer but also those around you who share your experiences.

Puppy Classes

Here's what you get:

  • Covers everything you need to be set up for lasting success, including both practical skills and theory

  • Small classes for maximum focus and individual assistance

  • TONS of supporting resources, including a full booklet and videos, plus weekly post-class writeups

  • Confidence in your skills and understanding

Full course total £175

Add a pre-course 1:1 for £50

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"I couldn't be happier with the results"

"My high-energy Boxer has transformed into a well-behaved and responsive companion, thanks to Toby's paw-some guidance," - Holly-marie

Adult Classes

Here's what you get:

  • Varied training each week, from the core skills right up to advanced and specialised areas of training

  • Small classes for maximum focus and individual assistance

  • TONS of supporting resources, including videos for applicable exercises and post-class writeups

  • Confidence in your skills and understanding

Price per class £25

Save with bundles! 6 classes for £120, 8 for £175

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"Highly recommend his classes"

"Toby has been a fantastic teacher for Teddy. He's been professional throughout and always helpful in developing Teddy's skills and general well being," - Cathy

meet your trainer

Hey, I'm Toby!

I'm a qualified professional dog trainer specialising in puppy instruction, and I'd love to work with you and your dog! I've been running group classes in the Croydon area for a couple of years now, and love every minute of it. Check out some info about my qualifications below, and you can find a full, detailed 'about me' on my main website!

Full accredited member of the IMDT

Specialist Puppy Instructor

Specialist Scentwork Instuctor

Fully insured & K9 First Aid certified

Frequently Asked Questions

My dog is reactive, can we attend classes?

Group classes are a great way to train, but they won't be suitable for every dog or every training case. Dogs who are reactive around other dogs or people are not going to benefit from being in this environment, and are more suited to training in a 1:1 setting. If you'd like to chat about this, please get in touch - you can book a free Discovery Call to chat with me by clicking the button below.

My puppy hasn't finished their vaccinations, can we attend?

Due to the fact that the venue is a shared space with an open outdoor area, in order to protect your puppy's health and wellbeing, I ask that all pups complete their full course of vaccinations prior to attending. If you're uncertain about how this process works or the timeline you need to follow, please speak with your breeder and/or your vet.

My dog is considered a banned breed, can we attend classes?

Yes! In 2024, I switched insurers in order to be able to offer my services to owners of dogs considered 'banned breeds' under the DDA. I can work with you and your dog providing that you are able to follow the conditions of your dog's exemption order, in both a 1:1 setting and in group classes. I welcome dogs of all types, and both professionally and personally am very vocally against breed specific legislation.

Myself or my puppy have special requirements owing to a physical disability - are we able to attend classes?

I do my very best to ensure that my classes are as accessible as possible to anyone who wishes to attend. If you have any specific needs, please reach out to discuss this with me prior to booking - you can book a free call with me to do so by clicking the button below. To date, I have worked with puppies presenting visual impairment and with mobility issues, and would encourage you to reach out even if you're not sure whether group classes are something your puppy can manage.

I've never trained before, can I attend Toby's Training Club?

Toby's Training Club is aimed at dogs and owners working at any level, so yes you can! However, if we're really starting from ground zero, especially with a very young dog, I would recommend booking your free Discovery Call with me prior to signing up so that we can discuss this, and it may be beneficial for us to have a 1:1 prior to classes - this would allow us to cover the basic training theory that you'd need in order to keep up with exercises in that group setting.

Still got questions?