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Expert Dog Training for Every Challenge

Dog training in Basingstoke, Fleet, Hook and the surrounding areas

With over 35 years of transforming challenging dogs into well-behaved companions, Garry brings proven expertise directly to your home. From persistent pulling and jumping to ignoring commands, we've helped hundreds of frustrated owners achieve the calm, obedient dog they've always wanted.

Garry offers his dog training services in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas. This includes, but is not limited to Old Basing, Chineham, Hook, Hartley Wintney, Fleet, Odiham, Oakley, Bramley, Sherfield on Loddon, Church Crookham, North Warnborough and Crondall.

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Transform Your Challenging Dog into a Well-Behaved Companion

Is your dog pulling you down the street? Ignoring your calls? Jumping on guests? You're not alone. At Dog Training By Garry, we specialise in turning frustrating behaviours into obedient responses through proven, positive methods that strengthen your bond rather than break your dog's spirit.

With over 35 years of experience training dogs of all breeds, ages, and backgrounds, Garry brings personalised training directly to your home, where both you and your dog feel most comfortable.

Why Your Dog Doesn't Listen 

And How We'll Fix It

Many owners wonder why their beloved pet seems to ignore commands or behaves in ways that cause stress and embarrassment. The truth is simple: your dog wants to please you but doesn't understand what you want.

Through Garry's method of positive reinforcement, you'll learn to:

  • Communicate clearly with your dog in ways they naturally understand
  • Replace frustrating behaviours with reliable obedience
  • Create mental stimulation that prevents boredom-related problems
  • Build confidence in both yourself and your dog
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Andy
September 21, 2026

Garry has been helping us train our 6 month old puppy, and he has been a pleasure to work with. From our initial contact with Garry, which was friendly and knowledgeable, through to our first meeting with Garry, which instantly reassured us we had made a great choice in choosing him to help support us. - Garry has a great attitude and approach to training which is based on positive learning and reward, and he listened to us, tailoring each session to focus on the areas of training our puppy needed. Garry even brought along two of his own lovely dogs, to use as part of the training, which really helped assure us that our puppy remained focused on the training techniques. - This also acted as a great incentive to show what can be achieved if you put the effort in, both of his dogs were so calm, focused and friendly. Garry even went out of his way to hold the training sessions with us on a Sunday, as this was the best time when all of our family could attend the training together. If you are looking for a dog trainer, I would gladly recommend Garry to anyone. It was also great to know that there was no awkward pressure made to increase the number of training sessions, Garry kept the whole experience clam and professional. We truly have seen positive improvement with our puppy's obedience and behaviour in just a few short sessions with Garry, and we wouldn't hesitate to ask Garry for further training should we need some extra support. Thank you Garry for your time and attention. Andrew Sleight - Odiham

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Sophie Cattell
August 23, 2026

We have a very excitable Boxer who can become quite overwhelmed when around other dogs. Since starting training with Garry, we have already seen such a huge improvement—far beyond what we ever thought was possible! Garry’s knowledge, patience and understanding have made such a difference, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with the progress our girl is making. She is becoming much more confident and manageable around other dogs, and it’s all down to the amazing help and guidance from Garry. We highly recommend Garry to anyone looking for professional, effective and genuinely caring dog training. We couldn’t thank him enough! 🐾❤️

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Cody Ash
August 23, 2026

Me and my partner had an excitable dog with absolutely no lead training whatsoever. Within just four sessions, we’re already completing tasks and moving on to more advanced training. We’re absolutely over the moon with Garry’s progress, guidance and personal touch. The difference he’s made in such a short time has been incredible, and we couldn’t be happier with the results!

Andy Talbot
August 4, 2026

Garry is a fantastic dog trainer who really helped our rescue dog get confidence to walk with other dogs. He is gentle and calm. I thoroughly recommend him.

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Anne Hunter
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June 23, 2026

Garry has been a Godsend in helping train our 6 month old standard poodle to walk to heel on the lead. My husband had a fall when an out of control dog, off the lead attacked our pup. Garry kindly helped me out by taking the pup for his walks. The difference is immense.

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Rachel Snyders
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May 27, 2026

I couldn’t recommend Garry enough. We have had 3 sessions and we have throughly enjoyed every one, making them a highlight of our week. The communication for the start was great and I never felt any pressure to book more sessions, Garry arrived and was very calm and friendly and instantly created a relaxing atmosphere. I have never completed any sort of dog training before but Garry is very informative and taught me a lot as the owner on how to get the most out of my new puppy, the progress I saw each week was fantastic. I felt confident when Garry left that I had been taught the skills to be able to carry on with the training. I really couldn’t recommend Garry enough, such a nice person and you can see how much he cares for the dogs and his knowledge and passion shines through. We will be caring on with the training Garry has given us and will be reaching out once my puppy is a little older to have a few more sessions.

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Jenny Phillips-Ambridge
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May 4, 2026

We have met with Garry 3 times now and found the whole experience brilliant. He leant about our dog and then taught us as owners to get the best results. We have had to put in the work and already our dogs behaviour is much better 🐕

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Nicole Smith
April 18, 2026

Garry was so helpful. You can see he really cares about the dogs and also cared about the needs of the family and household and catered the recommendations accordingly. I found his guidance so helpful and would highly recommend.

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Alannah Furmedge
March 25, 2026

I can’t thank Garry enough for the support he gave me and my Labrador, Rue. After a phantom pregnancy, Rue had not been eating properly for over 8 weeks. I had already ruled out any medical issues with the vet, but her weight loss (2.5kg in that time) was becoming increasingly worrying, and I was running out of ideas. Garry came to my home and was absolutely brilliant from the moment he arrived. He immediately connected with Rue in such a calm, kind and gentle way, which put both her and me at ease. Amazingly, within just an hour, he had her eating out of her bowl — something she had been too anxious to do for weeks, often running away at mealtimes. Not only did he help in the moment, but he also gave me clear, practical guidance on how to maintain this progress going forward. I genuinely felt like I was clutching at straws — after all, who ever hears of a Labrador that won’t eat? But Garry’s knowledge, enthusiasm and passion made all the difference. Since his visit, Rue has already managed to eat three meals consistently, and I’m feeling so much more hopeful. It’s incredibly reassuring to know Garry is there for ongoing support if I need it. I’m so grateful for everything he’s done and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone experiencing issues or concerns with their dog — no matter how unusual the situation may seem.

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David Shaw
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January 7, 2026

Garry came to us today and helped us with a few great tips to enable us in our training of our 13 week old puppy. Looking forward to our next session before we emabark on the streets abds prairies

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David Shaw
January 7, 2026

Really enjoyed meeting Garry. He taught us some simple things which will make our lives with our 13 week old Puppy alot easier. I very much look forward to our next lesson with his dog before we embark on the streets and prairies!

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Cheryl Morgan-Veck
November 30, 2025

I have known Garry Davies as a dog-lover for 45 years; and as a Dog-Trainer for almost the same length of time. I have watched Garry perform at a Dog Training Club doing man-work with German Shepherds, where you need absolute control and to build a strong and trusting bond with your dog. He was always a GSD lover, so used to big dogs but over the years he and his family have fostered and adopted ‘rescue dogs’ of all shapes, sizes and personalities, gaining huge experience as to what different dogs ‘can bring’. . Garry is a natural with dogs. Garry has always been a very kind, gentle and reliable person, so when I needed to hire a Dog-Sitter to look after my dogs in July he was my first choice! Garry is a trustworthy person. He is able to find that fine line that dogs need - a balance of firm discipline combined with a kind and gentle approach. My dogs loved him. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Garry.

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James Rylance
October 6, 2025

Garry is trustworthy and reliable. He has decades of experience training all breeds of dog and really helped me with my Cavachon. Garry is very friendly and shared his knowledge with me. I highly recommend Garry, and would not hesitate to use him again.

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Lowri Rylance
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October 6, 2025

Garry helped me with my Cavachon who was over excited about a new cafe opening locally and kept trying to drag me into it, and lying down refusing to get up. We took some sausage and Garry showed me how to get my dog to walk past the cafe without being challenging! This has made our walks a lot more enjoyable. Garry has decades of dog training experience and is very open and friendly - he shared his knowledge and stories with me. I highly recommend Garry, he is trustworthy and reliable and I will not hesitate to call on him again if needed.

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Laraine Brown
June 6, 2025

Garry was very friendly and patient with me. After a couple of lessons, and tips as a handler, it is now a pleasure to walk my dog in public.

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Robyn Chen Davies
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June 6, 2025

Many years of experience training obedient dogs and obedient dog owners! 🐶

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In-Home Training

The Comfortable Path to Obedience

Unlike crowded group classes where both you and your dog might feel overwhelmed, our personalised in-home sessions allow for:

  • Training scheduled around your life, not a rigid class timetable
  • Focused attention on your specific challenges
  • A comfortable environment where your dog can learn without distractions
  • Practical training in the exact setting where behaviours occur
  • Gradual, supported socialisation once basic obedience is established

What You'll Learn

Essential Skills for Daily Life

Our comprehensive training covers all the fundamentals that make living with your dog a joy rather than a struggle:

  • Loose-leash walking: Transform pulls into pleasant strolls
  • Reliable recall: Your dog comes when called, even with distractions
  • Polite greetings: No more jumping on visitors or family members
  • Stay commands: Create a dog who waits patiently when needed
  • Focus exercises: Develop a dog who pays attention to you, not everything else
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The Garry Difference

Experience That Transforms Dogs

Garry isn't just another trainer with a certification. His 35 years of hands-on experience includes:

  • Apprenticeship under South Africa's leading dog trainers
  • Specialisation in "problem" dogs others had given up on
  • Work with therapy dogs through TOP DOGS organisation
  • Success with hundreds of dogs facing behavioural challenges
  • A deep understanding that every dog—regardless of age, breed, or history—deserves and can achieve training success

Don't Give Up on Your Dog

They Haven't Given Up on You

Many of Garry's clients were at their breaking point before training—considering rehoming their dogs due to behavioural issues that seemed impossible to solve. Today, those same dogs are beloved family members whose owners couldn't imagine life without them.

Your challenging dog can become the companion you've always wanted. The first step is understanding how they think and communicating in ways they understand.

Contact Garry today to schedule your initial consultation and begin the journey toward a harmonious relationship with your dog.

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