Dog Training Services

Professional Dog Training Services in Caterham and Surrounding Areas

At Paynes Pet Care, Sophie Marie Payne provides calm, compassionate and evidence-based dog training and behaviour support for puppies and adult dogs across Caterham and the surrounding areas. Whether you are welcoming a new puppy, working on everyday manners or looking for support with a more complex behaviour challenge, training is tailored around your dog, your goals and everyday family life.

Training for a Better Tomorrow

Every dog is unique, and every training journey is different. Through SMP Training & Behaviour, Sophie provides tailored dog training and behaviour support designed around your dog, your goals and everyday family life.

From puppy foundations and socialisation to lead training, reactivity support and more complex behaviour challenges, Sophie uses calm, positive and reward-based methods to help dogs learn with confidence.

Qualified Dog Training and Behaviour Instructor, accredited under the ADTB

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Dog Training Tailored to Your Dog

Every dog learns differently. Sophie provides practical training and behaviour support that considers your dog’s personality, confidence, history and individual needs.

Puppy Training

Give your puppy the best possible start with support for socialisation, focus, settling, recall, basic cues and everyday routines.

Everyday Manners

Build useful skills for daily life, including loose-lead walking, recall, polite greetings, waiting and calm behaviour around visitors.

Lead Training

Work towards calmer, more enjoyable walks with support for lead skills, attention, distractions and confidence outdoors.

Reactivity Support

Receive tailored, compassionate support for dogs who are nervous, reactive, lacking confidence or facing more complex behaviour challenges.

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Meet Sophie Marie Payne

Sophie Marie Payne is a qualified Dog Training and Behaviour Instructor accredited under the ADTB and the founder of SMP Training & Behaviour.

Alongside her work at Paynes Pet Care, Sophie provides professional care, training and behaviour support while continuing her advanced studies with the National School of Animal Care and the Pet Professional Guild.

Sophie brings a lifetime of hands-on experience with animals. Growing up with dogs — especially German Shepherds — as well as cats, reptiles, rodents, snakes, horses and many other species, she has developed a deep understanding of animal behaviour, body language and welfare.

Her approach is calm, compassionate and evidence-based, always putting the welfare of the animal first and empowering owners with practical knowledge and skills for long-term success.

What Our Clients Say

Read what dog owners have to say about their experience with our training and behaviour support. Their feedback reflects the patience, knowledge and genuine care we bring to every dog and owner we work with.

Andrew M

“Sophie formed an immediate and lasting bond with Akira, a complex dog with a difficult early background and reactivity around other dogs. She has earned Akira’s trust and respect, and I have complete faith in her ability to walk and train with her safely.

Sophie is clear and consistent in her communication, keeps me updated after every walk and ensures the training commands I use are followed consistently. Her calm approach has given both Akira and me much more confidence. Thanks to Sophie’s support, Akira has developed a strong recall and can now enjoy time off lead.”

Ready to Start Training?

Whether you are raising a puppy, working on everyday manners or looking for support with a behaviour challenge, Sophie can help you better understand your dog and move forward with confidence. Get in touch to discuss your dog’s needs and find out how Paynes Pet Care can help.

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