Hi, I’m Wayne, founder of Military K9 Training & Behaviour, a professional dog trainer and behaviour specialist based in Oakham, Rutland. With 18 years’ experience as a British Army dog handler and trainer, followed by over four years working with pet dogs and owners, I offer a clear, structured and results-driven approach to dog training and behaviour modification for issues such as:

• Reactive dog training (barking/lunging/aggression)

• Puppy training & foundations

• Obedience & recall

• Scent work & tracking

During my military career, I worked on operational deployments worldwide, training and handling dogs alongside U.S. Special Forces, American law enforcement, and the UK’s Special Boat Service. That real-world experience shapes how I work today, bringing discipline, structure and clarity to everyday dog training problems faced by owners in Rutland and the surrounding areas.

I work with dogs of all ages and breeds, offering 1-to-1 dog training, group sessions, and specialist reactive dog training for issues such as reactivity, aggression, poor recall and lack of obedience. I also teach puppy training, obedience training, and advanced activities including scent work, tracking and engagement-based fulfilment work. My training is balanced, practical and focused on building calm behaviour, clear communication and reliable results in real-world environments.

My aim is not just to train your dog, but to educate you as the handler. Every client I work with gains the skills, confidence and understanding needed to take control of their dog’s behaviour long-term, not just manage problems temporarily.

If you’re looking for an experienced dog trainer in Oakham or Rutland, and you’re ready to put in the work, I’ll provide honest guidance, clear structure and a training plan that actually works.

Pack Walk in Oakham, Rutland

“Wayne at Military K9 is hands down the best dog trainer in Oakham. We came to him with a reactive dog that was lunging and barking on walks, and we honestly felt stuck. From the first 1-to-1 session, Wayne explained why the behaviour was happening and gave us a clear, structured plan to follow.

The reactive dog training was practical, calm and easy to apply in real life. Within weeks, our dog was walking past other dogs with far more control and confidence. If you’re looking for a professional, no-nonsense dog behaviour specialist in Rutland, Wayne is the person to see.”

— Sarah, Oakham, Uppingham, Rutland

Me and my Protection dog, Tzar in Afghanistan

Remembrance Day with Military Working Dog, Spinner

Group session in Corby town centre

Christmas Jumper Pack Walk with 19 dogs, Melton Mowbray

“We came to Wayne at Military K9 after trying a couple of other local dog trainers in Oakham, but nothing seemed to stick long term. The training we’d done before worked in a class setting but completely fell apart in real life.

From the first session, Wayne’s approach was different. He focused on structure, consistency and teaching us how to handle our dog properly, not just managing behaviour. The dog obedience and behaviour training was clear, practical and tailored to our dog, not a one-size-fits-all method.

We now have a calm, well mannered dog that we can trust on walks and in public. If you’re looking for a professional dog trainer in Oakham or Rutland who actually gets results where other training has failed, we can’t recommend Wayne highly enough.”

— Mark, Market Harborough, Leics

“We started working with Wayne when our puppy was 12 weeks old and it was the best decision we made. His puppy training in Rutland focuses on foundations, calm behaviour and clear boundaries, not just tricks.

Wayne’s experience really shows. He taught us how to handle our puppy properly, build good habits early, and avoid common mistakes. Our dog now has better manners, a solid recall, and walks nicely on the lead. I would absolutely recommend Military K9 to anyone looking for puppy training classes or obedience training near Oakham.”

— James & Laura, Oakham, Rutland