who we are
Nutter Dogs first started in 2017, offering basic dog training & trick training classes. We went full time in April 2018 as Clicks 4 Tricks, later rebranded to Nutter Dogs, and then in 2023 we became established as a limited company to allow us to grow & better serve local dog owners!
We are inclusive of all genders, ethnicities and sexual orientations – we don’t believe there should be any barriers to dog training. Our training venues are all wheelchair accessible.
Nutter Dogs are proud to be…
Qualified with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) – we believe that dog training should be a regulated industry and are dedicated to being the change we wish to see!
We are partnered with some fantastic companies who share our ethos…
Finer By Nature – our first choice for training treats and long lasting chews for dogs.
Sporty Paws – helping owners to safely enjoy running, biking, hiking and mantrailing with their dog! Use discount code LSBurnleyPendle10 for 10% off.
TouchangoK9 – world class motivational dog toys! Use discount code NUTTERDOGS1 for 10% off.
SOPHIE SMITH
Director & Head Dog Trainer
- Full member of the Institute of Modern Dog Training (IMDT)
- Accredited Canine Hoopers World Instructor (CHWI)
- Qualified instructor with Mantrailing Global
- International Kennel Club Agility & Agility4All Judge
- Previously competed in Grade 7 and earned her Agility Warrant Gold in KC Agility with her Jack Russell, Lola – “Lola Kills It With Kisses AW(G)”
- Currently competing in Grade 5 in KC Agility with her rescue Springer Spaniel, Izzy – “Nutter of the North AW(S)”. Izzy also qualified for & represented Nutter Dogs at two finals at the UK Agility Grand Finals in 2023.
KELLY STODART
Dog Trainer
- Full member of the Institute of Modern Dog Training (IMDT)
- OCN Level 3 in Principles of Dog Training and Behaviour
- Currently competing in Grade 7 at KC Agility and in Intermediate at Canine Freestyle with her rescue Pug x Cocker Spaniel, Roe – “Roe Beanie Meanie”
CLARE CONNOLLY
Dog Trainer
- The newest member of the team!
- Currently competing in Grade 5 at KC Agility with her Cocker Spaniel, Charlie – “Marscolynlie Choice”
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TINA SMITH
Admin
The long-suffering mother of our founder, Tina keeps everyone in check and makes sure that no admin work gets missed when the instructors are wrapped up in training dogs! She is the first port of call for any enquiries and is helpful and attentive to individual needs.
All members of the Nutter Dogs team are DBS checked, insured, first aid trained for people and dogs (last refreshed autumn 2022), and experienced with a variety of different dogs in all shapes and sizes. We are so excited to work with you! Please get in touch at any time to discuss your needs.