Welcome to Haigh Hounds - Modern dog training and behaviour - Reward based dog and puppy trainer in Chorley, Preston & Leyland
Speak Dog. Build Trust. Live Better – With Haigh Hounds
Are you a modern dog parent looking to better understand your dog? Want a more confident, well-behaved canine companion?
At Haigh Hounds, I specialise in helping dogs and their owners create strong, lasting bonds through positive, reward-based training. Based in Chorley and proudly serving Leyland, Preston, Wigan, and surrounding areas, I offer tailored dog training and behaviour support for puppies, adult dogs, and rescue dogs of all breeds.
Whether you're dealing with unwanted behaviours or just want to improve your dog’s manners, I’m here to help you experience real, positive change.
Let’s work together to speak your dog’s language – and strengthen your bond for life.
Want to learn how to speak more dog?

Ethical and effective
- Qualified with various reputable education providers
- Modern science based methods only.
- A holistic approach to training and behaviour - See the whole dog to meet their needs.
- A personalised approach - One size does not fit all
- Approachable, down to earth, non judgemental
- Training does not have to feel like a military boot camp! We keep it fun and pitch it at your dogs level

Dog trainer in your pocket
I want you to get the most out of your training sessions! Once you start training questions pop up and I'm here to answer them.
- If you have issues between sessions
- feedback on your homework videos
- Revisit and run over our lesson plans

Professional
- free 15 min phone consultation
- Behaviour assessment form
- Easy to follow lesson plans to help structure your learning
- Tools and ideas for recording progress
- Homework support
- Free resources / video links
- Collaboration with fellow reputable dog professionals to provide the best support for you and your dog
Life is too short to spend it frustrated with your dog
Training Programs

Puppy Training - Modern dog training to build confident canines
IMDT Puppy Training: Develop good habits early on with essential skills and positive reinforcement
Group and 121 packages around Chorley, Leyland, Wigan & Preston

Group Classes
- Based in Eccleston, Parbold, Mawdesley and Wrightington
- Puppy
- Fun Gun Dog & Scentwork
- life skills - 5 progression levels
Im a firm believer in getting anyone involved in your dogs care, involved in your dogs training! Your family, Your kids, your dog walker!

121 Training and Behaviour sessions
- covering Chorley, Leyland and surrounding areas
- Do you need a tailored package designed around your dogs needs?
- Do you want to attend a structured course but your dog struggles being around other dogs?
- Do you need real world training experience?
- Do you have want to work at your dogs own pace?
- High drive dog with a broken off switch?
- Does your dog struggle being around other dogs?
- Rescue dog?
- Obedience training?
- behaviour modification?
- Fun gun dog / scentwork?
- Prey drive related issues?
- reactive rascal?
- Need rocket recall or walking close?
Give me a call and we can look at your dogs training and behaviour needs
Frequently Asked Questions
“Haigh Hounds transformed my rescue dog's behaviour completely. Emily is patient, non judgemental and truly care about each dog's progress. Highly recommend!”
Sarah Hartford - Buckshaw Villiage
Contact us
For any enquiries or to book a session, please fill out the form above or contact us directly.
Location
Haigh Hounds
Euxton Chorley, United Kingdom
About us
Professional Dog Training & Behaviour Support in Chorley, Leyland, Euxton & Surrounding Areas
At Haigh Hounds, we specialize in science-based, positive reinforcement dog training to help you build a stronger, more trusting bond with your dog. Based in Euxton, we proudly serve Chorley, Leyland, Mawdesley, Eccleston, Parbold, Wrightington, and nearby areas.
Our mission is simple: to help you, the human part of the team, learn to speak dog. Through effective, tailored training, we support you in understanding your dog’s needs and behaviours, fostering a lifelong partnership.
We have extensive experience working with high-drive and working breeds, as well as dogs with reactivity issues. Our services include:
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Puppy Training Classes and Packages
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One-to-One Dog Training
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Behavioural Modification Sessions
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Training in Real-World Environments or at Our Indoor/Outdoor Venues
Using positive, force-free methods, we focus on the root causes of behavioural issues to create lasting change. We believe learning should be fun—for both you and your dog.
Whether you're starting with a new puppy or looking to address complex behavioural challenges, we're here to help dogs of all ages and breeds thrive.