HOUGHTON'S HOUNDS
Hi, I’m Charlie Houghton and I proudly run Houghton’s Hounds dog training. I provide official Puppy School courses, plus group classes and 1-to-1 dog and puppy training, in and around Worcester.
Sharing your life and home with a four-legged-friend can often be more difficult than you imagined. I’m here to help you find harmony and peace, and to support you all to live as happily as possible, while always putting your dog’s welfare first.
EXCELLENT Based on 15 reviews david welsby2025-04-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exercises were well explained before hand and Charlie was offering advice as we practiced in the practical's. Very happy with the results. Anya Spalding2025-02-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great course; well structured with course notes after each session. Charlie is a great tutor. Each exercise explained well and why it's important for your dog. Charlie was keen to ensure each owner and dog had a great experience and learnt what's best for our own 'pack' whilst managing the group sessions. Loved the weekly 'missions' to keep you motivated, training and bonding with your dog 🐾 Claire Tolley2025-02-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having attended both puppy school and super pup classes with Charlie I can honestly say we would 100% recommend. Charlie made the lessons fun and engaging for puppy and parents alike- ensuring the pups were always comfortable and safe. She was always there to answer questions and signpost us to appropriate resources where needed. Top class trainer! Natasha Davies2025-02-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We absolutely loved attending the puppy school classes with Arlo and Charlie was a wonderful, personable trainer who constantly went the extra mile to help and support us 😊 We would highly recommend both Charlie and the classes to anyone! Anna Dash2025-02-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dottie finished puppy class yesterday after her six week course. It has been invaluable for her journey, and mine. Charlie made the classes fun and informative. I felt completely supported all the way through and would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone who has a puppy. A Meeko2024-12-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic puppy class. In just 6 weeks my pup was transformed. Now looking forward to Super Pup class. Dan Roberts2024-12-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After working with a few trainers we finally feel we are making progress with our Labrador due to Charlie. She really goes the extra mile to give us the tools needed to try and deal with our dog’s reactivity. Would recommend to anyone! Sarah Webb2024-10-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After completing puppy school with Charlie we went on to do Super Pups so we could keep up the momentum. It was so worth it, Charlie manages to break down simple tasks so we and our pup can learn. Chip can be a bit of a handful and thinking about how he was prior to puppy school and what he is like now after Super Pups you would think it was a different dog. Thank you Charlie we can't recommend you enough!! Claire Oates2024-08-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We really enjoyed our Sunday classes with Charlie. Great that the whole family was included. Panda was a very enthusiastic student and Charlie was very patient throughout. She explained all the training exercises very clearly and was very happy to repeat and recap the instructions. She was happy to answer any additional questions we had and to seek assistance from colleagues when necessary. We definitely have a lot of work to do but are delighted with Panda’s progress in just six weeks. We would definitely recommend Puppy School with Charlie. Thank you! MaatildaaN2024-08-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Myself and my husband attended a 6 week puppy class with our puppy Millie. Charlie is such a good trainer and a lovely person! She's great with the dogs and so good at explaining everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and learnt some helpful tips to try and teach our puppy. Charlie is also so helpful on text or phone if you have any queries.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Houghton’s Hounds provides 3 options for those wanting training for themselves and their loyal companions. Click below to discover more about the options you may be interested in. Or, if you’re not sure, you can book a free discovery call at the link above.
1-to-1

My 1-to-1 option provides a great opportunity to focus on exactly the needs of you and your dog. These sessions can be conducted in person or online, and will be tailored to meet your needs.
Puppy School
Puppy School Worcester provides a comprehensive programme for young puppies, which has been carefully designed to take you through all the basics, giving you a great foundation for life with your new puppy.
Group Classes
These classes will further build the bond between you and your dog. We will develop life skills as well as giving you a toolkit for fun enrichment activities, to support you throughout your dog’s life.
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More about Houghton's Hounds
I founded Houghton’s Hounds to offer ethical, science-based training centred around positive reinforcement.
If you’d asked 5-year-old Charlie what she wanted to be when she grew up, I would always say a vet. I have always adored animals and tried to surround myself with them as much as I could. But when I got into my teenage years, I realised just how hard and long the veterinary training is (kudos to all the vets out there!) and I took another path.
I now proudly run Puppy School classes in Worcester and also offer 1-2-1 support for new puppy owners, or dogs of any age. I am working towards accreditation with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) and Institue of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT).