Puppy Classes

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We completed the puppy training course over 5 weeks. Nicky and Callum are both so generous with their time and knowledge. The training was fun and kept Duggie engaged. We will be back for more!
Sarah, Stephen & Duggie

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I really didn't know what to expect from the puppy foundation course as Teddy was the oldest one there at 7 months but Nikki was brilliant. She is very patient and calm and tailored the training so Teddy got the most out of it. I also gained the confidence I needed so Teddy and I can grow together and have the best life. I will definitely be signing up to the follow on course, the agility and scent training. Don't hesitate in booking a course with Nikki you and your dog will definitely get so much out of it.
Brenda

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What a great course! We have had puppies before but a long time ago so this course really helped us to refresh our puppy skills! Fun, chilled sessions but informative and progressive with great follow up emails to remind us what to practice in-between classes. Most importantly, Mabel had a great time! Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Helen, Mike & Mabel

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From the start we have enjoyed puppy socialisation to puppy training, Nikki has has been very professional, knowledgeable and friendly while talking to us about any problems we have , reassuring us though out training. I would recommend to anybody who has a new puppy.
Anonymous

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Nikki has been a brilliant suppor through puppy parenthood....from socialisation at the vets through to completing the puppy foundation class. She's been friendly, knowledgeable and given excellent guidance and instruction. It's great to train outside in a more natural environment and lovely to train alongside other like-minded owners and gorgeous pups. Looking forward to building on this great start with our next course. I have no hesitation in recommending Nikki to others. She's brilliant! Thank you so much for everything x
Tiggy and family

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We honestly weren’t sure what we’d signed up for when we brought home Molly, our lively Labrador puppy. There were moments we looked at each other and asked, “What have we done?” But then we found Nicky, and everything changed.

Not only did Nicky help Molly become a more confident, well-mannered pup, but she more importantly trained us —with patience, humour, and a deep understanding of both canine and human behaviour. Every session was filled with practical advice, encouragement, and those lightbulb moments that made us feel like we could do this.

Thanks to Nicky, we now have a puppy who listens, learns, and loves her training and owners who are less covered in bites from the land shark and connected to Molly’s needs and happiness. We’re so grateful for the guidance, support, and genuine care shown throughout the training.

Highly recommended to anyone who wants more than just a trained puppy — they want a better relationship with their four-legged friend.
Charlotte, Gordon & Molly

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I’m not even sure where to start when talking about Niki! She has been the secure foundation for both of my gorgeous pups. They have both successfully completed their puppy course with her, a year apart and everything she has taught us was invaluable for them to learn and grow into the wonderful dogs they are! With her endless love, patience and support she is a welcome sight weekly whether things are going well or whether you have faced a struggle or two! Her passion, dedication and knowledge knows no bounds and she will always do her upmost to help and support you with whatever you’re facing with honesty and unwavering guidance, no matter how much time has passed since being in her class!
Always ready to help and find a way, she really builds confidence in pups and owners alike! The round up emails that recap allow you to store it and continue to use it to keep up with training and understand the reason why it is important! I’m not sure what is next for us, but it will certainly be with Niki and I would never go anywhere else! If you want the best for your dog or pup, look no further! She is incredible! We are so thankful to you! Can’t wait to continue working with you!

Jen and Maggie (also Teddy)🐾

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Milo has already been to previous training but we found him to really lack in the basic manners - being able to sit calmly, recall and certain commands weren’t very consistent - since going to Nikkis puppy classes she has been amazing at taking it right back to basics and Milo has been way more consistent with commands & recall - plus Nikki has so much knowledge & advice that we take on board and use after each session! It’s been amazing to see him change the last 6 weeks & we can’t wait to go to the next level up!
Georgia & Milo

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We have just finished the six-week puppy course and couldn’t be happier with the results. Nikki’s support and clear guidance has been amazing, and my confidence has grown along with little Maisie’s! The sessions have been so much fun and have built week on week so that we can take the lessons into our everyday lives and make the most of our knowledge.

Nikki has also helped me to believe in both mine and Maisie’s abilities, which has enabled us to build our trust together, and because of this we have achieved fantastic results. We are already looking forward to the follow up classes!
Thank you Nikki so much

Gabbi and Maisie

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We have just completed the 6 week Puppy Class and thoroughly enjoyed every lesson. Fletcher got his Certificate of Achievement which I am so proud of and will be framed and hung on the wall.
Nikki is amazing, she explains everything so clearly and will repeat it as many times as you ask her to (my mind wonders sometimes) I need reminding, she makes it fun and very enjoyable for everyone. If you find you are struggling Nikki is there to help and offer her expert advice and is at the end of the phone if needed.
We have learnt so much and little things that you think "why do we need to teach our pup this or that" then you realize that it all makes sense.
It has been a fantastic experience so much so we are gearing up for the Follow Up Puppy Classes...
Thank you Nikki looking forward to the follow up xx
Annie and Fletcher

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Nikki has given us such great advice since we brought Albert home at 8 weeks. We had recently lost our old lab and weren't planning on getting a puppy. We don't know what we would have done without Nikki's support and advice in the early days when we were overwhelmed. Now at nearly 5 months, and after attending the puppy socialisation at Riverside, and then the 6 week course, Bert is learning quickly. The setting is wonderful and calming, and the dogs get to interactive with each other as well as learn in a supportive environment. Definitely signing up for the next course. Thank you Nikki for everything.
Angela, Russ and Bert
Angela

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We had our first group puppy class with Nikki and it was so relaxed and enjoyable, Fletcher did his best and was a good boy which made me happy😊
I would highly recommend Nikki, she is so friendly and explains everything clearly, looking forward to our next class.
Annie & Fletcher

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We couldn’t recommend Nikki’s puppy classes more highly! They gave us so much confidence in our training, and gave us all of the basic skills to set our pup up to be a confident, social dog as she grows. We also love Nikki’s style - so realistic and down to earth, but gets to know each dog and their owners so well.

We’re so excited to continue our training journey with Nikki. Thank you!
Megan & Bramble the Sprocker

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My son has attended all your classes with Diesel and I have managed to attend two of them with him.
We have found them a great help and all in a very safe environment.
Very professional informative and friendly trainer. Treats you as individuals even though in a group environment. Groups are not overcrowded
We will be signing up for the next course and look forward to it.
Thank you
Anita Milton

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Nikki was absolutely lovely and gave both Penny and me some really helpful advice. I’ve definitely noticed a positive difference thanks to these classes.

The training environment was brilliant, being outdoors added a great sense of real life stimulation. Each session was enjoyable and everything was explained in a clear and easy to understand way.

I’d highly recommend Nikki’s classes to anyone looking to improve their dog’s training. We’ve learned so much and are already looking forward to joining a follow on course. Can’t wait to go back!

Nicola and her Minature Golden Doodle Penny.
Nicola Norton

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A great course has ended

Between Nikki and Sophie - they seem have trained me quite well. 😉

Perfect outdoor facilities that create a perfect environment for the puppy, owner and group.

.. so on to the Follow On course next Sunday.
David, & Red Setter Sophie

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I have really enjoyed our puppy classes with Nikki. Even from the first email she made me feel at ease about getting our new puppy!

We attended the pre puppy classes at the vets which were really helpful In socialising my 10 week old puppy, and Nikki was so helpful with any questions we had.

We have learnt so much from her puppy classes, the environment is lovely as it is all outside and each week we loved learning new skills and having a follow-up email to practice everything at home!

We are going to sign up now for the follow on puppy classes- I wouldn't go anywhere else with our puppy Skye ! Thanks Nikki
Amy & Maisie

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Cannot recommend Pawsome Partners enough, Nikki makes lessons easy to understand, with lots of positive reinforcement and support in between lessons. Mabel our Jack Russell looked forwards to her classes every week and can't wait to sign her up for the next stage! A must for any puppy owners!!
Michelle & Mabel

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I would highly recommend Nikki at Pawesome Partners. I have just completed the 6 week puppy training classes with my Bulldog Rosie. I couldn't believe how much she learned each week. Nikki was very welcoming and she explained the training concepts clearly step by step making it easy to understand. Her enthusiasm for dog training was contagious and she made each class fun and engaging using positive training methods which Rosie responded to brilliantly.

Nikki can anticipate and understand how dogs think and why they behave the way they do. She is generous with her time if you have an issue concerning your dogs behaviour, gibing helpful and positive suggestions of things to try and practice. I am so grateful to have had the benefit of her experience and will be booking up the follow on course to keep up the training with Rosie!
Gemma & Rosie (Dog)

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We had a great experience in puppy class with our dog Bonnie, Nikki was very patient and full of great advice and tips on everything we asked on top of all the areas we covered for the puppy classes. I highly recommend the classes for any puppy or dog and can’t wait to start the next class up. The class has given our whole family confidence with our puppy and Bonnie loved it as well
Loraine & Bonnie (dog)

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Such a fantastic puppy class. We were recommended to come and so glad we did. What I liked the most was the explanation of the ‘why’ of the training to really understand how your dog thinks. Nikki is so caring and knowledgeable and always happy to talk after class about particular concerns. My children came every week and it helped their confidence so much and Wilson picked up the training so quickly. I would definitely take further classes with Nikki and would recommend her to anyone. Great venue and a really brilliant puppy class!
Suzanne and Wilson

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We were recommended to sign up for Nikki’s puppy course.
Honestly it was the best thing we have done. We have both learnt so much from her advice and guidance. Indie has been really receptive to learning new things.
We have felt sad that the 6 weeks is now over. Definitely want to book another course.


Fay, Nathan and Indie

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Nikki's classes were really useful - as a first time dog owner, it was great to get some pointers on what we should be doing, why we're doing it - and how to make it fun! Eric had a great time at the classes and the socialisation with the other dogs was really valuable. The fenced outdoor area is a really nice place to train, and the follow-up emails after each class were really useful to look back on. We'll definitely be back for the follow-on classes!
James, Lexi + Eric

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The best puppy classes ever!
Just finished our 6 week puppy class and I cannot praise Nikki enough. The outside setting is amazing and so much nicer than hall training, the follow up emails of what we did in each class is great to go back over and the training has left us really confident. I cannot believe in just 6 lessons how well trained Bella already is. Not only that it has been great fun and we can't wait to start the next course!
Abi, Ant and Bella

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The best puppy classes ever!
Just finished our 6 week puppy class and I cannot praise Nikki enough. The outside setting is amazing and so much nicer than hall training, the follow up emails of what we did in each class is great to go back over and the training has left us really confident. I cannot believe in just 6 lessons how well trained Bella already is. Not only that it has been great fun and we can't wait to start the next course!
Abi, Ant and Bella

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It has been a while since we previously owned a pup and had been recommended to use Nikki...we were not disappointed! We did the puppy foundation course and Nikki was very patient with all of us, explained why we were doing things and answered any questions we had. The classes are held outside in a safe, fenced environment which was far better than halls we used with our previous pup! We also were sent an email after each class going over what we had covered, this was brilliant as other family members could read it and then we could all continue training at home consistently. We will definitely be doing the follow on course and I would highly recommend Pawsome partners!
Cristina & Hudson

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We first met Nikki at Riverside Vets as we were offered 2 puppy sessions for free, from there I had to enrol in her puppy foundation training because she's just brilliant and so knowledgeable. Any issues you have she just knows how to explain the mind of a dog and how we can correct behaviours in a positive way as well as teach them quickly. The course itself was fun and very easy to follow, Nikki emails recaps of the training after each session too which is great for busy people like myself as i can always refer back if I forget how to do things. The training is held at her property outside in a safe fenced area which makes a nice change from halls! I've met a few trainers and Nikki is by the far the best and she's just a lovely person too. We shall be back for more! Thanks again :)
Leanne & Milo

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Amazing 6 week foundational training for our puppy. This is not our first puppy, but Nikki's classes are the best we've attended! Knowledgeable, adaptable and so patient with us and Ginny, who now has fantastic basic skills that we can build on. Having emails after each class with written guides to what we learned has been a game changer, meaning we could easily continue training at home. We will be coming back for more as soon as we can!
Abi, James & Ginny

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Thank you so much Nikki for all the support you have given us. Goose has come on leaps and bounds in just 6 weeks. Absolutely amazing!
Regan & Goose

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It has been great to attend the puppy pre-course at the vets and the 6 week puppy training course with Nikki. I was having problems with my puppy biting badly. I was finding it very stressful. Nikki taught many skills with enthusiasm and great support to encourage us all that we could teach our dogs how to behave better. Having had dogs all my life I soon learnt that I needed to adopt and learn new skills with my puppy… not least to use loads of treats and praise, praise and praise again…I am so glad to have spent time with Nikki who was so good at explaining everything and helping if necessary with my new puppy..It is amazing that I now have a puppy who does not bite anymore and that everybody loves… Thank you Nikki for your excellent training and encouragement. I would not hesitate to recommend Nikki to anyone who wants to train their puppies and understand them better. The lessons are fun for the puppies and owners and always followed up with a written summary of the weekly lessons.
Mary and Jack

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We’ve loved taking part in the puppy classes. Nikki was fantastic at being very clear when teaching and we’ll be booking a new set of sessions very soon :-)
Thank you so much for having us
Doughball/Jackie

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Can’t thank Nikki enough for getting us started with puppy training Chester. Have found it really beneficial. Looking forward to continuing what we have started.
Ryan, Paige & Chester

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The puppy course really has been beneficial, so many great tips and a start to good confident training. Nikki is extremely helpful, puts everyone at ease and makes the course fun but informative and well worthwhile. Will most certainly be continuing. Thank You Nikki
Sharon & Monty

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Raffy and I learned so many useful tips and ideas on this course, common sense training that's easy to use in every day situations . Nikki is a great trainer and made the sessions really enjoyable, we are looking forward to taking part in more courses
Pauline and Raffy

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We took our puppy Coco
Nikki is a brilliant trainer
Really enjoyed the puppy training
Learnt a lot, thank you Nikki
Tina Martin and Coco

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Can't thank Nikki enough for all your help and support over the last 6 weeks on our puppy course. Olive throughly enjoyed herself! Her confidence, manners and obedience has improved massively. I can't wait to continue her education with you. Thank you again Nikki!
Nicole and Olive

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Really great classes, highly recommend! We learned so much and are looking forward to attending the next course!
Claude

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Can't thank Nikki enough for the training sessions. We learnt so much and Bruno loved it! Such a a wonderful setting and she has left us with the confidence to train and understand our puppy! We couldnt recommend Nikki enough and look forward to more classes!
Bruno, Sarah and Ben

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Nikki's classes take place in a beautiful and well-appointed arena, easy to find and with plenty of parking. Nikki herself is the loveliest person you could hope to meet, and knows her stuff inside and out. We (and our goofy Boxer puppy, Dempsey) can't praise her enough!
James and Ellen

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Absolutely brilliant!! Thank you so much Nikki for all the positive training and practical support you have given us over the past few weeks! It has been extremely rewarding to see how well Simon has responded to your training methods, and we have really appreciated the 1 to 1 attention he has been given by you.
It is lovely that you are on hand in between classes with advice if needed and the weekly emails reminding us of what we have learnt and why, have been invaluable!
We have thoroughly enjoyed attending the classes each week and highly recommend you!
Simon and Rob

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Nikki is an incredible trainer.We took Winston as a 7 month old hectic,boisterous pup.We have learnt so much and Nikki is always on hand for advise.We couldn't make the designated day and time so Nikki took time out to do 1 to 1 with us every week.We highly recommended Nikki for any of your dogs training needs .We Thank you Nikki .And will be back for the follow on courses,cant wait
Ian,Debbie and Winston

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Bailey our golden retriever had come I to our lives when we needed him the most .
From the first time we made contact with Nikki she showed me that she was very passionate about looking after puppies needs and moulding their behaviours. Through rewarding and acknowledging good behaviour.
As we had missed the first couple of sessions that Nikki runs at the vets , she invited us to her property to let Bailey get used to finding his way around obstacles and talked to us as to how we could start his training with our everyday lives, a brilliant start to our training relationship with Bailey.
The couple of first visits we had with Nikki were at the vets where she introduced some simple ways on how to deal with Baileys immediate needs and how we can help him adjust to his new surroundings.

We then signed up to ongoing puppy training sessions. Wow Nikki has a wonderful set up at her property where she has dedicated areas for her dog training with ample space to develop their social needs with other puppies.
The course ran for 6 weeks each week Bailey looked forward to going to school at Nikki’s not only was he learning he got treats for doing things we liked. Nikki ensure that we all had some one to one attention with us all to ensure we were comfortable with what we being asked to do and how we reacting to our puppies .
Overall Nikki’s wealth of experience supported everything both Bailey and we learned about helping develop our puppy into a wonderful well behaved member of the family.

Thank you again Nikki for all your support you have given us.
We look forward to our next adventure on Baileys training/behaviour journey.
Karen Williamson

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These classes were absolutely brilliant, we looked forward to them every week. So much was covered and I believe our pup is so well adjusted because of these classes.
Sam and Jessie

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what a fantastic class! we are new puppy owners and signed up to attend Nikids 6 week class. Nikki was so welcoming and involved the whole family in the classes. Bella enjoyed all the classes and we learned some valuable training practices to help with understanding the needs of our new additions but also techniques we could use in day to day life to help settle a very excitable Bulldog. We would highly recommend this class and Nikki to any new puppy owners 5*
Bella

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Signing up to the puppy class was the best thing for Max, myself and hubby. We all had a great time, and Max has become such a lovely boy. We learnt so much during the 6 week course and life with Max, a 5 month old German Shephard puppy with oodles of energy, has become a pleasure. Thank you Nikki, we will be back.
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