Amsterdam’s Award Winning Dog Training & Behaviour Service 

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DOG BEHAVIOUR TRAINING

dog training courses in amsterdam

Dealing with a dog dilemma? Our bespoke behaviour and training service has been finding solutions since 2016! From aggression to anxiety, house manners to a reliable recall we coach both ends of the leash to transform unwanted behaviour and bring you and your dog back to balance. Whether you’re new to the doggy dimension or a seasoned pup owner, we show you how to have that canine conversation. We can train at our training room in Amsterdam or in the comfort of your own home.

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PUPPY TRAINING + MORE

puppy training course

Are you a puppy parent? Building solid foundations and fundamentals early on will set you and your new best friend up for a lifetime of success. We offer a bespoke, premium puppy training service to ensure your puppy becomes the best version of themselves. You can train at our training room in Amsterdam or in the comfort of your own home. We also offer Amsterdam puppy classes.

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DOG TRAINING CLASSES & EVENTS

dog training classes

Fancy some fun with your dog?

Our well known workshops and classes welcome dogs of all abilities, age and breed. The famous 5 week Life Skills Class is designed for dogs aged 6 months+ and includes exercises tailored for the urban dog.

With awesome activities, lots to learn and a sprinkle of British banter, we know you and your four-legged friend will enjoy our
classes, one day events and weekend workshops!

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ABOUT NERO DOG TRAINING

Harlie is our founder, head trainer and behaviourist at Nero Dog Training.

Nero Dog Training was inspired by Harlie’s own ‘underdog to wonder dog’ story. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to dog behaviour across all breeds and backgrounds. With a solid reputation for being able to rehabilitate even the most difficult of cases, her holistic approach finds solutions where other methods often fail. Harlie understands how crucial the human piece of the puzzle is when educating or re-educating a dog and is known for her ability to coach, educate and motivate her clients towards achieving their dog training goals. Her enthusiastic and passionate demeanour brings out the best in canine and human clients time and time again!

If you’re ready to learn how to speak dog, get in touch!

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Day out in NL with your dog and toddler

Days out in NL with your dog and toddler

Before we get into the Dutch destinations and activities, a little background preface.... Did you know, statistics suggest many dogs will be rehomed after a baby enters the fold? Even the most committed dog guardians can find themselves questioning their dog's future...

Can a horse bite harder than a Pit Bull?

Did you know that the power behind a horse bite is greater than the majority of dogs? To be a tad more specific, did you know the bite of a horse is more than DOUBLE the power of a Pit Bull's jaws? Me neither! I spend my days as a dog trainer working closely with a...

To tug or not to tug?

Do tugs turn dogs into thugs? That is the question. A dog owners dilemma that I have heard so often in the past few months that I've decided to dedicate an entire blog post to the (somewhat) controversial topic that is tug of war. It's all about that ''A'' word......

Dog days out: The Netherlands

We adopted Kygo from DOA almost two years ago and have been busy discovering Dutch destinations that welcome wags and woofs one paw at a time… “Can my dog come too?” Is a phrase I often ask. It’s no secret that well-behaved dogs have more freedom. Putting your...

You wanna be a dog trainer?

The dog industry is a funny one. Like all fields, it has mighty quirks, perks and of course, downsides. A canine career means a world full of possibilities. It’s intriguing, creative, extremely hands on and undoubtedly highly rewarding work. Whether it’s structuring...

Cats and Dogs: felines are friends not food

''Fight like cat and dog'' - it's a tale of tails that's as old as time. I'm a dog person, that's a given. Don't get me wrong, I've never had anything against felines, I just found my calling with canines, yet here I am typing whilst sharing my seat with my purring...

My Super Nero

I wrote the following text a few weeks after Nero passed but for some reason could not bring myself to publish it on the blog. It’s now been almost one year to the day since Nero crossed that rainbow bridge and even though reading this still brings me to tears, I feel...

Dogs that dislike dogs.

When your dog doesn't mix well with other dogs life can get complicated. Shout out to all the dog owners who know exactly what I mean. I've been there. I completely understand the emotional stress and humiliation a reactive dog can cause. Taking an enjoyable walk with...

Kygo.

Young Kygo has been with us for just over a fortnight and what a woofing, wonderful whirlwind it has been! Prior to Kygo coming home, we had a fair few doggies through the doors of our Nero B&B so I had plenty of practice establishing the common house rules and...

SANTA PAWS.

Last Christmas, there was a different kind of Shepherd in our Christmas story. With a dog in your life, Christmas is guaranteed to be that much better. Our canine companions truly understand the spirit of the festive season. They motivate and inspire us to live for...