"Nick helped us from moment one with our incredibly nervous rescue dog, Jojo. He was compassionate, gentle and understanding, and lifted a challenging time with his humour and tireless empathy, both for Jojo, and us!
He teaches in a practical, affirming way, and we have seen firsthand the positive impact that it has on dogs and humans.
Sophie Dahl and Jamie Cullum
I cannot thank Nick Honor enough, we were in despair over our dog. Nick was recommended to me from a client of his who could not praise him enough, I took this advice and reached out to him for help. I can only say he is a true professional, his knowledge on everything dogs is beyond 100%, he went over and above to help us through our crisis in a manner that not only was a life changer, but in a way that gave us real confidence in ourselves. The help and advice he gave us was not just his general knowledge, it was advice tailor made for our dog issues. I would advise anyone I could if they ever needed expert help with any dog issues big or small to contact him without any hesitation. Carol
Carol
We’ve been working really hard with Arnie and I wanted to update you on how well he is doing. We are now walking to the park - alongside a very busy and noisy road. Not so long ago this would have almost been an impossible walk to us - Arnie would have been barking at the cars and pulling towards them on his lead. Thanks for your tips and advice, it’s certainly paying off!
Jade and Arnie
I work at a Veterinary Surgery and we often recommend Nick to our clients who have dogs with behavioural issues. So when I was fostering a highly fearful Romanian street dog, who was too scared to leave the house and who hated visitors and my husband (!), I contacted Nick for help. Over the phone Nick was able to offer me immediate solutions to help with her fear and aggression towards my husband. Later on we had a 1-1 session at my house, where after assessment and a long discussion he provided me with a plan of how to move forward in preparation for her to move on to her forever home.I am pleased to say the transition went well and her new owners have implemented many of Nicks suggestions, meaning she now lives in a house with two dogs and two cats, is able to go for walks and will accept strokes and treats from strangers!I can't thank Nick enough for helping a fearful aggressive rescue dog, whose life I believe was at risk, to go on to be living a happy and relatively normal life.
Emma
I had a 1 -1 one hour advice session over Zoom, regarding my concerns of reactiveness with my Puppy. Nick was very reassuring, had such a comprehensive knowledge of what would maybe work along with what I'd been doing or would maybe work better using something another way. Through Zoom he was able to see my dog in his own environment. Nick also gave advice on things we could do as an ongoing addition to the training we are already doing but not to blind the dog with so much traing commands at once and a few10 minute sessions through the day so not to confuse our pup, even if he was willing to learn, time and patience was the essence. So far so good when he's being walked, he walks to heel, when he sees one of his dog friends his 50 foot lead is extended with recall improving every time. We also hold him back to heel for a few minutes and chat to owner so giving our pup a chance to observe this person that's talking and laughing, and five days later pup has gone up to the owner and had a sniff around AND taken a treat from him. Then run off behind his dad again. But its progress in the right direction. Thanks again Nick for your time and the valued information you gave us, so we can work on our pup to turn his reactive behaviour around and show him that these funny talking beings with two legs are actually good people and he can trust in them too. If we were to need to, we would contact Nick for his services in the first instance because he is so good at what he does.
Maxine
Hi Nick, I am so pleased I agreed to do “zoom” it was absolutely marvellous, especially with the added bonus of a video you can keep watching over and over again. Thank you so much for helping with Feather I will try my best to put your training suggestions to good use.
Maggie and Feather
"We have been and continue to be so grateful for Nick’s advice on how to cope with Benji’s reactive behaviour. He has helped us enormously with ways to deal with difficulties when out walking, and is still doing so: he has supported us through the difficult days and has helped us to appreciate the days when things are going well. We would not have managed without his help".
Brian & Val
"Over the years we have tried various training methods for our other rescue dogs, but Nick is by far the kindest and most effective trainer we have ever met." Thank you so much, Nick, your help and support have been invaluable."
Andrew and Elaine
Hi Nick, today I left Harvey for the school run, came back and took him for a long run & play, settled him with a bone , then managed to do a shop for an hour. I watched him on the camera & he slept most of the time , with the occasional look out of the window , but no barking or signs of stress!!! I am so pleased with his progress .
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"To Wendy whose help on the phone last week probably saved my sanity. Val, Al and Merlin"
Please pass on our thanks to Nick; he was most helpful and professional and certainly provided us with some very useful advice and an explanation. It was so reassuring. Donna and Murphy
"If it all falls apart during adolescence, I shall be calling for your help. !! " Sue & Henry
“Nick made me instantly relax and his approach was spot on - clearly so very knowledgeable and so very personable with it. We've put some actions straight into place and it's making a difference already.” Karen and Tony with Benji. |
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" I have to say, ever since meeting Nick on Monday and having all the support and guidance that you have offered us since, I feel so blessed to have you helping us. It genuinely warms my heart, so thank you". - Shirin & Gargamel
"Thanks for all your helpful advice and for taking the time to contact me" - Michelle
"Thanks for all your help Nick. Things are much better, The praising instead of lecturing and shouting seems to be working" - Tracie
"Many thanks Nick for yesterday, I found it extremely interesting and very beneficial . I had a very peaceful evening last night both Henry and I fell asleep in front of the Telly, not sure who was the more exhausted!" Sue & Henry
"We have recently attended puppy classes with Nick. We found him an excellent teacher and would like him to have a one to one with our 4year old GSD". David
"Hi Nick, I wanted to say thank you so much for all your help with Alfie, it's been invaluable. He is getting so good with other dogs. We have been socialising him lots with friend's dogs and also out on walks and he has learnt that it's fun to play...and it's so cute to watch! I would highly recommend".
Dear Nick
"Thank you very much. After our telephone consultation, I felt much more positive that we can resolve the issues with the right advice and guidance that you have given. Thanking you again"
Rachel & Gracie
Hi Nick
"Thanks for your time, patience, honesty and kindness with Bertie on Saturday and for all the notes you've sent through. It really is appreciated by us all".
Anya Jon and Bertie.
"Jackson is doing really well thank you, we went to an RSPCA class at Blackberry Farm on Monday just gone and he did really well and they have asked us to join the class but we are only introducing him very slowly to see how he gets on".
Terry and Jackson
I had a 1 -1 one hour advice session over Zoom, regarding my concerns of reactiveness with my Puppy. Nick was very reassuring, had such a comprehensive knowledge of what would maybe work along with what I'd been doing or would maybe work better using something another way. Through Zoom he was able to see my dog in his own environment. Nick also gave advice on things we could do as an ongoing addition to the training we are already doing but not to blind the dog with so much traing commands at once and a few
10 minute sessions through the day so not to confuse our pup, even if he was willing to learn, time and patience was the essence. So far so good when he's being walked, he walks to heel, when he sees one of his dog friends his 50 foot lead is extended with recall improving every time. We also hold him back to heel for a few minutes and chat to owner so giving our pup a chance to observe this person that's talking and laughing, and five days later pup has gone up to the owner and had a sniff around AND taken a treat from him. Then run off behind his dad again. But its progress in the right direction. Thanks again Nick for your time and the valued information you gave us, so we can work on our pup to turn his reactive behaviour around and show him that these funny talking beings with two legs are actually good people and he can trust in them too. If we were to need to, we would contact Nick for his services in the first instance because he is so good at what he does. Maxine