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Helping dogs and their humans build confidence, connection and real life skills through kind, ethical training.
🐾 Puppy Training
🐾 Life Skills Classes
🐾 Scentwork & Tracking
🐾 1-2-1 Dog Training
Based at Waggy Tails Field, Old Romney, Romney Marsh, Kent.
Why Dogs Love Learning at SkellyWags.
- Purpose built Scent Shed
- Secure training field
- Meadow pathways for calm learning
- Small supportive classes
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Dogs treated as individuals
As the principle trainer at SkellyWags when I’m not teaching Scentwork, Puppy Classes, or running 1-1 dog training or other classes, you’ll probably find me geeking out over dog behaviour, writing something silly about Bert’s latest antics, or planning new ways to make training fun, rewarding and meaningful for every dog and human who joins our SkellyWags family.
I also wrote a book which will give you an insight into not only me, but the world of dog training too!
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Dog Training Courses
Our class dates are updated regularly for the latest dates please view our what’s on page.
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SkellyWAGS Adventure Dogs
A New Adventure Every Week! Beginning August 2026 What if your dog’s next training class wasn’t about getting everything right? What if it was simply about having fun, trying something new and building confidence along the way? Welcome to SkellyWAGS Adventure Dogs a brand new weekly class where every session is a different adventure. Designed…
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Looking for More to Do With Your Dog Without Committing to a 5-Week Course?
Flexible Dog Training in Kent That Fits Around Your Life One of the questions I’m asked more than almost any other is, “What can we do after we’ve finished our course?” It’s a great question. For some people, another five-week course is exactly what they’re looking for. For others, life simply gets in the way.…
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When a Dog Says “Not Yet”. We Should Listen
Every dog deserves to have their voice heard Yesterday I spent some time working with a lovely dog called Nala who is weary of strangers. Like many dogs, she wasn’t being naughty or difficult, she was simply unsure of the unfamiliar person standing in front of her. That person happened to be me. Normally, I’m…
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Looking Ahead… We’re so Ready to Get Back to It!
Well… that wasn’t quite how any of us imagined the last couple of weeks would go! The prolonged heat meant making the decision to cancel all of our classes and 1-1 sessions. Of course it was disappointing, but when it comes to the welfare of the dogs there really wasn’t any other choice. They’ll always…
Meet Mark from SkellyWags Dog Training
Hi, I’m Mark, founder of SkellyWags
I’m a positive reinforcement dog trainer based in Kent with a pocket full of treats and a heart full of love for dogs especially one cheeky Collie named Bert, you may have heard of him.
Over the years I’ve helped people and their dogs with everything from puppy training and recall to loose lead walking, confidence building, reactive dogs, scentwork and everyday life skills. Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, supporting a nervous or reactive dog, or simply looking to strengthen the bond with your dog, my aim is always the same: to help you better understand your dog and enjoy life together.
If you’re looking for kind, ethical dog training in Kent with plenty of laughs along the way, you’re in the right place.
Here at SkellyWags Dog Training we believe dog training should be fun, fair and free from force or fear. Whether you’re joining a puppy class, working on recall, enjoying scentwork or booking a one-to-one session, my aim is always the same: to help you build a relationship with your dog based on trust, understanding and teamwork.
Training is tailored to every dog and each dog treated as an individual. Every family is different. That’s why I don’t believe in one size fits all training. Together we’ll find what motivates your dog and create practical training that fits into everyday life, not just the training field.
Whether it’s teaching a recall, helping a nervous pup feel safe, or supporting new rescue owners to build trust. I’m all about creating training that feels joyful, stress free, and genuinely useful.
When I’m not working with clients, I’m usually found geeking out over dog behaviour, writing something silly about Bert’s latest antics, or dreaming up new ways to make training a treat for both ends of the lead and spending time with Bert.
If you’re ready to have fun, build a brilliant bond with your dog, and maybe laugh along the way you’re in the right place.
Here is a short book I wrote in 2024 and may give you an insight to the world of dog training and me.
Why people choose SkellyWags
⭐ Small supportive classes
⭐ Positive, ethical training only
⭐ Purpose built training venue
⭐ Each dog treated as an individual
⭐ Five-star reviews
Read what our clients say → HERE
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A slightly different couple of weeks
If you’ve been following along, you’ll know the weather has had other ideas recently. Between the heat/humidity causing us to cancel and reschedule classes, workshops and 1-1’s etc, it’s certainly not been the summer I had planned! From a business point of view it’s never ideal, but I’ve always believed there’s little point in fighting…
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The SkellyWags Foundations
What Great Dog Training Is Really Built On. Discover the SkellyWags Foundations,Trust, Communication, Choice, Safety and Fun. Learn why building a strong relationship with your dog is the key to successful puppy training, recall, lead walking and positive reinforcement. If you’ve spent any time following SkellyWAGS, you’ve probably heard me say “Connection Before Training.” It…