Academy 4 Dogs

Great place to take you dog. Very pleasant staff always very helpful.

We couldn't hope for a better place for Penny to go to whilst we go to work. She clearly loves the place and the updates through FB are great to see what she has been up to. Staff are highly trained and really friendly....even with cranky humans. - Thanks Tracy and team.

I'm doing a volunteer placement for 6 months at Academy 4 Dogs. I've been working there a few months now & think it's amazing. The boss & team care for the dogs so much, I love the structure of the day, I love the set up, I've seen nothing like it. Today I was put with a more challenging group of younger dogs I really struggled & Tracy was there for me, giving me the support I needed to boost my confidence & showing me great ways of leading the group & getting a great relationship with the dogs. I really hope eventually I can get a job there. I Thank them for the opportunity & would highly recommend

I worked as a volunteer in daycare 4 years ago for a year before travelling & now take my new puppy to the classes. I can't recommend this enough. As a member of the team, I found Tracy to be so thoughtful, always making sure I was happy & always teaching me something every time I worked. Her knowledge is huge & I love how much she changes with the times always adding new things to daycare & to her classes. My auntie has brought her dog to classes too & we both always comment on how much Tracy adores the dogs she cares for.

Can't fault Academy 4 Dogs, the staff are amazing, and we're always greeted by a happy puppy whenever she finishes a day at A4D! They keep us updated with pictures every day via Facebook, and provide a wide range of activities for the dogs. Superb daycare, couldn't recommend more.

I can't recommend academy4dogs daycare creche and happyhounds classes enough; my 5 year old rescue is now a joy to live with and walk.
The classes are fantastic with every dog's comfort being paramount, the staff are dedicated to ensure every dog is happy during the classes; managing the space and training to ensure your dog is getting the best out of each class and enjoying themselves with the training games.
I also use the daycare creche; which is unlike any daycare I have tried before - no more picking up a tired/wired dog who can't settle. The careful management and full range of activities available leaves my dog relaxed, happy and thoroughly entertained from her day and she'll have learnt some good habits along the way!
Teaming classes with daycare has been great for me as I can continue with the training that my dog learns at daycare. Without Tracey and her team's support and guidance we wouldn't be the happy owner & hound we are today.....next we are off to try agility xxx

Trainers and staff are fantastic. Dog loves it too

Tracy and her team at Academy4dogs have been fantastic for me, I can't praise them enough. Very knowledgable, lovely and friendly staff who always have great advice. The courses I have attended have given me a stronger bond with my dogs

The majority of these reviews are written by paying customers, I'm sorry to say these people have not been behind the scenes at a4d, and are therefore not able to give a valid review of the real Tracy Chapman and her dog handling 'skills'. It is very easy to put on a show for an hour or so here and there, and dogs, however much we wish they could, are unable to tell us about their day. There is a reason a large number of her staff have walked away from what on paper is their dream job.

Academy4Dogs is an excellent Daycare and training Facility. My dog Blue has been attending creche for over a year and cannot wait to get to school to spend time with his friends. The dogs are carefully supervised by caring and proactive staff who genuinely enjoy their jobs and take time to find ways to give the dogs the right amount of stimulation and downtime.
Where else could you see large numbers of dogs all happily stationed and relaxed on their own mats next to each other?
We have also taken the time to do the Obedience, Agility and Dog Communication courses and each one has helped to train me as an owner how to look after and understand my dog. Blue is a happy, stimulated, friendly and relaxed Golden Retriever and I would recommend Academy4Dogs to anyone.