Dog training · day school · board & train — Hastings

A calmer, happier dog is in there.

Kind, real-world training and day school that turns anxious, reactive or overwhelmed dogs into calmer, happier companions — in the heart of the Sussex countryside.

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  • 5-star council-rated premises
  • Force-free & qualified
  • Real-world countryside training
  • Daily reports home

You're not alone in this

We've helped dogs just like yours

The pulling, the barking, the lunging, the dog who just won't settle — it's exhausting, and it can feel lonely. But these are the everyday things we work with, dog after dog:

  • Pulling on the lead
  • Lunging at other dogs
  • Barking at everything
  • Won't come back
  • Can't settle
  • Anxious & overwhelmed
  • Nervous of the world
  • Reactive on walks

You're not failing them, and they're not a lost cause — they just haven't had the right help yet. That's exactly what we do.

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Calm, confident, out in the world

Why Fairy Tails

One place for the whole of their life

Most trainers hand you a course and wave goodbye. We're an exclusive premier club for the most beloved dogs in 1066 country — training, day school, boarding, grooming and lifelong support, all under one roof. One team who knows your dog inside out, for as long as you have them.

  1. 1

    Train

    Kind, force-free training that actually changes behaviour.

  2. 2

    Day school

    Enrichment-led days of play, friends and structure.

  3. 3

    Board

    A home-from-home in the countryside when you’re away.

  4. 4

    Groom

    Looking as good as they feel, at our sister salon.

  5. 5

    Belong

    A club that keeps a hand on your shoulder for life.

Committed to pain-free dog care Committed to improving industry standards

Track 1 · for dogs who are struggling

Training that transforms

When the everyday things have become too much, this is where we do the hard work for you — then hand you back a dog you can take anywhere.

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Boarding School for Dogs

£2,500 for 8–10 weeks

+£300 for large dogs

Your dog lives and trains with us in the countryside — the deepest, fastest change for the toughest cases.

  • Behaviour-modification coaching and strategy
  • Real-world environment training
  • Parent training Fridays from week 4
  • Daily reports + body-cam session videos
  • Open visits welcome anytime
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Home every night

Intensive Dog Training

£2,000 for 2 months

+£300 for large dogs

The same intensive programme, but your dog comes home each evening — full day school by day.

  • TAR method (Train, Adjust, Repeat)
  • Full day school included
  • Parent training from week 5
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The full training range

Boarding School for Puppies

£1,200 for 4 weeks

Puppies 12–16 weeks old

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Holiday Board & Train

£1,500 for 4 weeks

Dogs boarding while you're away

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Comprehensive Puppy Training

£1,200 for 1 month

Local puppies up to 18 weeks

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Puppy Training Classes

£175 per course

Puppies under 6 months

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One to One Dog Training

£49.99 per session

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Dog Social Walks

£20 per walk

Existing clients only; weekends

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Free Phone Consultation

Free

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Not sure which fits? Tell us about your dog and we'll point you to the right one — or book a free phone consult.

Track 2 · everyday care

Everyday care, done beautifully

Busy week? Our day school keeps your dog happy, active and learning — and membership makes it effortless.

Dogs playing together at day school
A busy, happy day at school

Dog Day School

Enrichment-led days of play, friends, structure and light training — with a school bus that brings them there and back.

£24.99 full day

£19.99 half day

From £19.99/day on a regular weekly booking

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Membership & the club

For registered school dogs — bundle your days and save, with grooming perks and priority spaces.

Membership Half Days

£275 per month

  • AM or PM half days
  • Hot towel wash
  • Monthly grooming

Membership Full Days — Tier 1

£375 per month

  • Invoiced monthly bookings
  • £1/journey pick-ups & drop-offs
  • Free grooming

Membership Full Days — Tier 2

£750 bi-monthly

  • Free full grooming
  • 4 free training sessions per cycle
  • No large-dog surcharge

Dog Grooming Subscription

£25 per month

  • One maintenance or full groom monthly
  • Free nail clipping
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Is your breed really a fit?

An honest, no-nonsense breed match. It keeps your chosen breed the hero and shows, plainly, how the right support closes the gaps — no matter the breed.

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Whatever your breed, we'll help you get the very best from them. Start your enquiry →

Proof, not promises

A day at Fairy Tails

No honest trainer promises a guaranteed fix. What we can show you is real dogs, thriving — on the seafront, through town, in the fields and at the barn.

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Betty, a Fairy Tails dog — out on the seafront
Betty · Out on the seafront
April, a Fairy Tails dog — focus work in town
April · Focus work in town
Rolo, a Fairy Tails dog — a day at day school
Rolo · A day at day school
Henry, a Fairy Tails dog — exploring the old town
Henry · Exploring the Old Town
Rollo, a Fairy Tails dog — lead skills on the high street
Rollo · Lead skills on the high street
Betty, a Fairy Tails dog — making new friends
Betty · Making new friends
Enzo, a Fairy Tails dog — countryside adventures
Enzo · Countryside adventures
Bay, a Fairy Tails dog — settled and calm
Bay · Settled and calm
Teddy, a Fairy Tails dog — playtime at the barn
Teddy · Playtime at the barn

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Qualified team

Recognised trainer & behaviourist qualifications.

Force-free

Accredited, pain-free methods — no choke chain, no shock collar, no prong collar.

Years of happy dogs

A track record across 1066 country.

Loved locally

Well-loved by families across 1066 country.

A transformation story

Every calm dog started as someone's worry

A real before-and-after — the anxious dog who learned to breathe — is coming to this spot. Yours could be the next one.

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The honest bit

Great training is like building a bookcase

A professional can supply the blueprint, pre-sort the parts and walk you through every step. But the lasting structure — the dog who responds at home, in the park and everywhere in between — comes from the people who tighten every screw and keep the Allen key handy.

Practise daily, reinforce consistently, revisit the instructions whenever something wobbles, and the training holds together beautifully. We give you the blueprint — and we stay to help you tighten every screw.

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More than training

Life in the club

Once your dog is one of ours, they're one of ours for life — with a school bus at just £1 a journey, and all the good bits of belonging.

The barn at The Fairy Tails K9 Centre in the Sussex countryside
A happy dog on a countryside walk with The Fairy Tails

Boarding at The Barn

A five-star home-from-home in the Sussex countryside while you’re away.

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Social walks

£20 per walk, small groups of five — for dogs who’ve trained with us.

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Doggy events

Summer barbecues and a Christmas party for our club dogs and their families.

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A member of the Fairy Tails team out training a dog in the countryside
Out in the fields, where real life happens

Meet us

The people behind the barn

We started The Fairy Tails because we believe every dog deserves kind, honest training — and every owner deserves to enjoy their dog. We love our clients' dogs like our own, and their health and happiness is our priority.

You'll find us in the stunning Hastings Country Park, with plenty of space to train and exercise, parking on site, and a £1-a-journey school bus for local pick-ups and drop-offs.

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Let's talk

Tell us about your dog

Whatever's going on — the pulling, the barking, the worry, or just wanting the best for them — tell us, and we'll come back with an honest plan.

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Find us

Near the Milking Parlour, The Barn, Fairlight Place, Barley Lane, Hastings TN35 5DT

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Opening hours

Mon to Fri 8.00 am – 5.30 pm · Sat, Sun & Bank Holidays closed