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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!
Don’t just take our word for it! Read Testimonials
Dog Training Courses
Our class dates are updated regularly for the latest dates please view our what’s on page.
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What Is Scentwork for Dogs? A Beginner’s Guide
Have you ever watched your dog investigate one particular blade of grass for what feels like three working days? To us, it may appear that absolutely nothing is happening. To our dogs, however, that little patch of ground can contain an entire story. Who has been there, how long ago they passed through and possibly…
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VARK, Not BARK: Dog Trainers Need to Understand How Humans Learn Too
As dog trainers, we spend a great deal of time learning how dogs learn. We talk about reinforcement, association, motivation, timing, environment and whether the piece of cheese in our hand is actually more interesting than the spaniel disappearing into the undergrowth. All very important stuff. However, there is another animal standing at the end…
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How Does a Dog’s Nose Work? Scentwork, Sniffing and Hot Weather
Scentwork is often suggested as a good alternative to walking when the weather is hot. That makes sense. It can be done indoors, it doesn’t need lots of space and a dog can enjoy using their nose without racing around or covering miles. However, scentwork isn’t a magical hot weather loophole. When it becomes extremely…
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Sharing Your Lovely Words Without Feeling Like a Show Off
I’m very lucky to receive some truly lovely reviews from the people who bring their dogs to SkellyWAGS or homes I visit. I read and reply to every one of them. I appreciate every one of them. Occasionally, they even make me feel as though I might know what I’m doing. Then comes the difficult…
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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Puppy Classes in Kent
Our 6 week puppy course covers all the basics to get you and your pup off to a flying start. The course covers all of the basics such as recall, sit, wait, down, loose lead walking and more.
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The Dogs Came First. Every Time.
July 2026 has officially entered the record books. It was England’s driest July on record and its second warmest, while here in Southern England it was both the warmest July and the driest month ever recorded. Those figures probably won’t surprise anyone who spent much of the month checking the temperature, looking hopefully at rain…