Transform Your Dog's Behaviour with Expert Dog & Puppy Training in Swaffham
At Mel Newton Dog Training, we’re here to help you and your dog enjoy a happy, harmonious life together. Led by Mel Newton, a passionate and highly qualified dog trainer in Swaffham, we specialise in creating personalised training programmes for dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments.
Elevate Your Training Methods With Mel Newton
Tailored Dog Training Services for Every Stage
Mel Newton Dog Training provides specialised training programmes that align with your lifestyle and complement your dog’s unique personality.
PUPPY TRAINING
Our puppy training classes in Swaffham and the neighbouring areas are a fun and rewarding introduction to training for your family's newest addition. Using positive reinforcement, we teach essential obedience skills and help puppies develop confidence and socialisation. Read more.
HOME TRAINING
Home training sessions are designed for dog owners who want a personalised approach to their dog’s development. Whether you’re working on general obedience or advanced gundog skills, our in-home sessions bring the training directly to your dog’s environment. Read more.
GUN DOG TRAINING
Perfect for dogs with retrieving instincts, our gundog training classes are designed to enhance your dog’s natural abilities while building advanced obedience and discipline. Mel’s hands-on experience with working Labradors and Spaniels ensures practical, effective training for your gundog companion. Read more.
Read More1-2-1 Training
For a fully customised training experience, our private dog training in Swaffham or the surrounding areas provides undivided attention to address your dog’s unique needs. Each session is carefully structured to provide clear progression and achieve your training goals. Read more.

Why Choose Mel Newton Dog Training?
Mel is a devoted dog enthusiast, committed to helping you build a joyful, balanced relationship with your pet.
Certified Expertise: Mel is qualified by the Canine Institute of Dog Training and Behaviour (CIDBT) and holds a distinction in advanced canine behaviour from the British College of Canine Studies (BCCS). Mel Newton also holds a Grade 2 (Honours) qualification with the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers (BIPDT).
Tailored Solutions: We design bespoke plans for each client, reflecting the needs of the unique individuals we have the pleasure of training.
Proven Success: With over five years of experience and a background in teaching, Mel’s methods are effective, compassionate, and results-driven.
Accessible Locations: Our dog training fields in Swaffham, Foulden, and Attleborough offer safe and convenient environments for learning.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
TESTIMONIALS
Mel is fab, she is patient, kind and an excellent trainer, most of all she is honest and undertakes practical, positive training for all. If you want to improve your relationship with your dog I would highly recommend Mel.
I have a German shepherd puppy and Mel has really helped me and Daphne and her socialisation and training, we are now moving to her follow on classes, another positive for me, the training carries on into the challenging adolescent phase! Thanks Mel, couldn’t have done it without you.
By Elaine Wheeler
It’s been 12 years since I had a puppy, although always had dogs. I wanted to start with my new pup from day 1. I did 1:2:1 sessions with Mel and our new puppy from 10 weeks old.
It made such a difference to start early and I felt we were well prepared for puppy classes. Mel is kind and patient with her training but also willing to provide advice on other aspects of dog ownership such as raw food feeding. I’m happy to recommend Mel to anyone looking for that special training
By Jane Corbett
Having never had a dog before, the best decision we ever made was to hire Mel to train our new toy poodle puppy (and us!) Mel is kind and patient, and full of expertise. We had in home 121 training for the first three months and then moved on to puppy classes.
One of the most important things that Mel does is listen to the owner, and then tailor the training around what the owner is looking for, and the personality of the dog. Our dog, for example, is not food oriented, so Mel worked with and around that, with excellent results! The only reason we have a calm, well behaved good girl now, is entirely down to Mel's training and guidance! I really cannot recommend Mel highly enough!!
By Louise Thorley

Unlock Your Dog's Potential With Mel Newton Dog Training
Offering engaging and effective dog and puppy training in Swaffham and surrounding areas, we’re here to unlock your dog’s potential, enhance obedience, and develop their abilities. Whether you need puppy socialisation, advanced gundog skills, or 1-to-1 behaviour solutions, Mel Newton Dog Training has you covered. Reach out to book a session today!

