Dog Training Oxford & Banbury | Puppy Behaviour Expert

Welcome to Dog Training Oxford and Banbury, my name is Abi Dudfield, your local accredited Bark Busters dog trainer and behaviour therapist. If you're struggling with your dog's behaviour, you're not alone. From excessive barking, aggression and reactivity, to separation anxiety and poor recall, many dog owners across Oxfordshire face similar challenges.

Bark Busters Dog Training Oxford provides professional tailored dog obedience and dog behaviour training in your home. As a Bark Busters certified dog trainer, I work with you and your dog in the comfort of your own home, to resolve your dog's unwanted behaviours - right where the problems develop. Whether you're dealing with barking, lead pulling, aggression, resource guarding, sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, or a new puppy, we offer tailored one-to-one dog training in your home.

If you are looking for professional dog training near you, then you have come to the right place. The Bark Busters dog training programme is based on the way that dogs naturally communicate, using voice tone and body language. My training is one-to-one and conducted in your home and progresses outside. The home environment is where you and your dog are less stressed, most relaxed, and where you can take the time to focus on your dog without distractions. I come to you at a time that suits you and we work together to resolve those unwanted behaviours that are causing you problems, putting strain on your relationship with your dog, and possibly with other members of your family too.

I work with any dog big, small or in-between with any behaviour problem. I also work with puppies too. We concentrate on the major problems, and we leverage you dog's natural instincts. I assess your dog's personality and make sure I tailor-make the training to make it fun for both you and your dog. I explain how your dog perceives the world, and the reasons behind the behaviour problems. I show and guide you how to carry out the training programme, using simple techniques, and ensure that you are happy with the results from our very first lesson. Also, the Bark Buster Support Guarantee gives you piece of mind that I will return free of charge to help you further when you need it.

Expert Dog Behaviour Training in Oxford & Banbury

Looking for a dog trainer you can trust?

I specialise in solving real-life problems, including:

Dog behaviour issues

• Aggressive dog training
• Dog barking problems
• Separation anxiety
• Destructive behaviour at home

Dog obedience training

• Recall training (come when called)
• Loose lead walking
• Jumping up and hyperactivity
• Listening and focus

Puppy training

• Toilet training
• Biting and chewing
• Early obedience
• Social behaviour foundations

My training works for all breeds, ages, and behaviour problems.

Home Dog Training - Why It Works

Most dog trainers in Oxford use group classes.

We don't.

Your dog behaves differently:

• At home
• On walks
• Around visitors

That's why we provide training at home, working in your dog's real environment.

Benefits:

• Faster results
• Personalised training plan
• Less stress for your dog
• Practical, real-world solutions

You'll receive:

• One-to-one coaching
• Step-by-step guidance
• Ongoing support
• No crowded classes with unrelated generic advice.

Proven Dog Training Methods That Get Results

Our approach focuses on:

• Clear communication with your dog
• Understanding behaviour triggers
• Consistent, practical techniques

We don't just help you to train your dog - we show you how to maintain long-term results.

I provide home puppy training classes

If you are looking for puppy training classes near you in Oxfordshire, then why not consider my home training. Group training classes can be very stressful for your pup and if they become disruptive in the classes you can often be asked to leave. My lessons are informative and provides puppies with the very best start in life.

My home puppy classes can cover topics such as:

• Best toileting habits
• Appropriate feeding and good food manners
• Recall - coming when called
• Gate and door control
• Sit, stay and down training
• Correct holding of the lead and walking
• Walking to heel
• Distance control (staying with you when there are other distractions)
• How to successfully socialise your puppy
• How to de-sensitise, for example, vacuum cleaners and car travel etc…
• Protecting your puppy from being overwhelmed by people or other dogs
• Accustoming to handling, bathing and grooming
• Bad behaviour prevention and management, e.g. jumping up, mouthing, play biting and chewing etc…
  and more…

Lifetime Support for Your Dog

Unlike any other dog trainers, we provide free of charge lifetime support.

That means:

• Help as your dog grows
• Support for new issues
• Long-term peace of mind

One investment with ongoing results

Why Choose Bark Busters Dog Training Oxford?

• We provide dog training in your home
• Personalised, one-to-one lessons
• Suitable for any dog, any age, or any behaviour problem
• Backed by decades of experience and hundreds of trainers
• Lifetime support guarantee means you're never alone

Real Results for Oxford Dog Owners

Imagine:

• A calm dog at home
• Peaceful walks without pulling
• No excessive barking
• Confidence in handling your dog

That's what we help you achieve.

Book your dog training lesson today

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About me

I successfully completed education in Psychology, Criminology, and Law, achieving top grades. I was offered further education from three different universities to study Law. However, I quickly realised that it wasn’t what I truly wanted to do, so I decided to follow my passion and interest of working with dogs instead.

I started by volunteering with Guide Dogs for the Blind, helping to raise their puppies from birth. This gave me an excellent understanding of how dogs learn and develop, and just how important early training is in shaping puppy behaviour.

My mum is also an experienced Bark Busters trainer and has a background of working with Guide Dogs for the Blind too. Having seen the great success my mum achieved in helping many dog owners overcome their dog's behaviour problems, I decided that a career with Bark Busters was where my heart lay.

I started my journey to becoming a Bark Busters Dog Behaviour Therapist and shadowed my mum on lessons. I’ve been involved in working with lots of different dogs and behaviour problems, which has helped build my knowledge and understanding of dog behaviour and I am now an accredited trainer of Bark Busters.

One of the biggest things for me has been rescuing my miniature dachshund. When I rescued him, he was very anxious and aggressive towards both people and other dogs. Working with him every day has taught me so much about patience and consistency. Seeing him change from a nervous, reactive dog into a much calmer and happier one, who can now be around people and other dogs comfortably. It has been really rewarding, and it’s a big part of why I help people with their dogs too.

All of this has reinforced that dog training is something I genuinely enjoy, and it was the right choice in building a career with Bark Busters. Becoming a dog behaviour therapist feels like a natural step for me, especially as all our current family dogs have always been trained using Bark Busters methods. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with you to help you to address any problems you are experiencing with your dogs too.