about
Your trainer
Increased confidence, having more fun with your dog, lowering stress, solving problems, and learning new skills – are just a few examples of how working with Luke’s Dog School will benefit you.
Luke Balsam
Founder & Head Trainer – APDT 01406 – IMDT – ABTC
Luke has been working professionally with dogs since 2015, helping dogs and their owners thrive together in real-world environments.
Specialising in city dog training, Luke has developed a practical, modern approach tailored to the challenges of busy urban life. His work focuses on helping dogs feel calm, confident, and well-behaved amid the sights, sounds, and pressures of city living.
Alongside his training work, Luke spent several years in animal-assisted therapy, where he trained and supported volunteers to take their pet dogs into hospitals and care homes, helping improve wellbeing and provide comfort to those who needed it most.
Luke also works with corporate clients, delivering dog shows, advising on workplace dog policies, judging events, and supporting dog-friendly initiatives across a wide range of organisations.
His work has been recognised by the National Office of Animal Health, and he has been a finalist for both the Animal Hero Awards and the Animal Star Awards, as well as serving as a judge.
Luke has been featured in the BBC, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, London Live, Dogs Today, K9 Magazine, Dogs Monthly, The Dodo, Good Deed News, and numerous local and national newspapers.
Outside of work, Luke shares his life with his wife, two children, and Indie, their working Cocker Spaniel.”