12. EU Business News- Q3 2026 Norway, and wider Scandinavia, is home to a high number of working dogs. From sled and pulling dogs to search and rescue dogs, hunting dogs and service dogs to detection dogs and dogs that work in schools, this is a region renowned for its thriving canine population. These dogs all require a solid foundation before beginning their work, which is precisely where Hundesenteret steps in, a comprehensive dog centre widely considered to be one of the largest dog schools in Norway. We heard more from Mascha Meland, Owner, Manager, and Chairman of the Board, as Hundesenteret was recently named in the Scandinavian Business Awards 2026. Founded in 2019, Hundesenteret has since become the largest dog school in Norway. The company is devoted to delivering the most premium dog training services available in the region, working tirelessly from a barn which it rebuilt to provide the perfect environment and enrichment for its clients’ canines. Located in Tiller, just south of Trondheim, Hundesenteret has cultivated an atmosphere that is synonymous with peace, tranquility, and care every step of the way, ultimately encouraging every dog to learn and perform at their best. Hundesenteret serves anyone who owns a dog. Some clients approach the centre with a brand new puppy and are seeking a calm everyday life; others are competing in dog sports such as obedience, rally, agility, nosework, and tracking. Throughout every crucial step of any training plan, Hundesenteret prioritises canine comfort as well as peace of mind for their owners who come from all over to receive the prestigious service on offer. This means dog-owners needn’t be from Trondheim to be a part of this canine community. Through its online club, Lydig og Lykkelig Bestevenn, Hundesenteret reaches members wherever they are in the world through online courses, live talks, weekly training plans, and a community they can lean on. Speaking of the key component to success, Mascha shared: “For me, it always comes back to the relationship between a person and their dog. That is the heart of it. Training should be built on trust and good communication, and it should be fun for both of them. We are not interested in drilling obedience into a dog. We want owners to understand their dog and enjoy the work they do together.” Uniting canines and their owners, and weaving each partnership into its community, Hundesenteret’s tagline of “for oss med hund”, meaning “for all of us who have a dog”, it’s clear to see why so many people trust the company with the wellbeing of their dogs in training. In addition to its courses and sports, Mascha told us: “We also run dog assisted therapy and alternative school days for children and young people who do not fit into an ordinary classroom. We build these together with the schools and the health service, and every session has a clear goal. It’s not a ‘come and cuddle the dog’ arrangement. There are many hours of planning behind every hour of therapy. “I worked with therapy in schools for fifteen years with my own dogs, so I have seen what it can do. There is good research behind it too. Contact with animals lowers stress and blood pressure and helps with anxiety and depression. But the thing that stays with me is always the people.” On a mission to live up to its reputation for excellence, Hundesenteret keeps its groups small so its instructors can be deeply involved with each canine/owner partnership and ensures that people can have access to its online club to never have to miss out regardless of where they live. Mascha is a firm believer that all this accolade-worthy company does is built on empowering clients and enriching their relationships with their dogs. “Everything we do is relationship based and built on positive reinforcement, and we want people to actually enjoy themselves while they learn. Just as important, everyone who comes to us should feel seen and heard, and go home feeling they got help for exactly their dog and their situation, not some standard recipe,” said Mascha. Here at EU Business News, we’re proud to bestow Hundesenteret with the title of Dog Training Centre of the Year 2026 in Norway. The company’s success in our Scandinavian Business Awards is a milestone but only one drop in the ocean of its grand success story, and we’re excited to see what comes next. Contact: Mascha Meland Company: Hundesenteret AS Web Address: www.hundesenteret.no Dog Training Centre of the Year 2026 – Norway
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