DOG TRAINING SERVICES Ways to work with me

Do you dream of being able to take your dog anywhere, without worrying about how they’ll feel or react? I work with people and their dogs all over the world.

Kind, practical dog training and support

Wherever you are

Whether you’re living with a nervous rescue, a reactive dog, or a lively puppy, I’m here to help. Every dog – and every situation – is different. That’s why I offer flexible, personalised support to help you and your dog feel calmer, happier, and more connected. Choose what works best for you – 1-2-1 training, ongoing membership, or practical guidance from my book – I’m here to support you at every step.

“We’re so thrilled with how impactful and effective the puppy training with Niki has been.”

Wil & Winnie, Twickenham

How I can help

Bodie between the legs of a person

1-2-1 Dog Training

Personalised support in your home or online.

Whether you need help with basic training, puppy skills, or complex behaviour struggles like reactivity or separation anxiety, I offer tailored 1-2-1 dog training to help you and your dog live a calmer, happier life.

In-person sessions available in Twickenham, Teddington, Richmond, Hampton, Isleworth and Feltham – or we can work online wherever you are.

Prices from £310 - £500

Dog smelling SWYD book

STOP! Walking Your Dog

Kind and practical alternatives when walks feel tough.

If walks are stressful, you’re not alone – and you don’t have to just push through. In this book, I share simple, practical ways to help your dog thrive, even when daily walks aren’t the right option right now.

You’ll find easy-to-follow tips, fun alternatives, and proven techniques to build a calmer, happier life with your dog.

Niki sitting on a bench in a park with Bodie

Pup Talk The Pack Membership

Your ongoing training and support community

Join a friendly, supportive space where you’ll get expert advice, emotional support, and simple, fun training that really makes a difference.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, need fresh ideas, or just want to feel less alone, Pup Talk The Pack gives you the tools and confidence to keep making progress with your dog – at your own pace, in your own way.

£30/month (no minimum term)

Additional support

Dog smelling a paper like flower

ACE Free Work Introduction

ACE Free Work is a gentle, enriching way to help your dog release tension, build confidence, and develop life skills.

In this personalised two part introduction, I’ll guide you through how to set up sessions, observe your dog’s choices, and get the most from this powerful approach. Perfect for nervous, reactive, or over-excitable dogs.

£150

Woman and dog playing with dog on a red leash.

KAD Fear of Dogs Protocol

This structured, supportive programme helps children build confidence and feel safer around dogs at their own pace.

Using proven techniques and kind, practical steps, I work with you and your child to reduce fear and help everyday life feel calmer and easier for the whole family.

£300

Cocker spaniel with white stripe on forehead

“Everything felt very tailored to the puppy we had and we were able to nip most things in the bud before they even started being an issue.”

Pammie & Benny, Bexley

Frequently asked questions

Twickenham Dog Services & Pup Talk place picture
5.0
Based on 30 reviews
powered by Google
Susan KellyMarkusson profile picture
Susan KellyMarkusson
18:00 28 Feb 25
Highly recommend Niki French Twickenham dog services and pup talk. We have a young and very nervous Lurcher cross pup called Freya.
Freya is terrified of alot things such as wind, bins , cars , other dogs and people. We are getting great help from Niki and seeing improvements. Freya is much happier on walks now and we gave games and training to play at home . Niki is a great active listener, gives step by step advice, easy games and videos to help.
William Henderson profile picture
William Henderson
15:20 13 Jan 25
We’re so thrilled with how impactful and effective the puppy training with Niki has been. Both me (and the rest of the family) and our dog are benefitting so much from Niki’s guidance and tips, wide rage of fun training games and general reassurance as first time dog owners. Looking forward to more sessions.
Monica Franklin profile picture
Monica Franklin
21:04 07 Jan 25
Nikki is an excellent trainer. She helped my labradoodle puppy become very calm and good indoors. Before she came he knocked over bins and chewed up everything. By the time our four sessions were over he was a different and calmer dog. Nikki has a very nice approach and my dog loved working with her. Highly recommended.
SV Aesthetics profile picture
SV Aesthetics
11:16 24 Oct 24
We completed 4 training sessions with Niki for our working cocker spaniel (Gus). Niki is incredibly knowledgeable and had so many great training tips and ideas for us. We have seen a huge change in obedience and loose lead walking. Gus only knew how to walk on the lead by pulling and now with Niki’s help he is loose lead walking. We are definitely keen to do more sessions to keep up the training with Gus! Highly recommend
E K is empty u profile picture
E K is empty u
13:45 19 Sep 24
We had a juvenile dog who was always switched 'on' and would never settle. Niki is personable, accessible & supportive and PupTalk's library of short videos are easy to fit in to a busy day. Our pup is much more fun to live with now, but the training is fun too, so we keep going!
Benjamin Crouch profile picture
Benjamin Crouch
14:56 06 Aug 24
We've taken our rescue puppy Cassie to multiple trainers and hands down Niki French gave us the best results. Cassie can be difficult- not always friendly towards strangers- but Niki gives us lots us useful advice and helpful confidence building games- and just as important was great at listening to us. And she was great with Cassie in person.
Nina profile picture
Nina
06:56 30 May 24
Niki helped me and my over exuberant, adolescent Border Terrier with her positive, game based approach. Her calm, empathetic demeanor enabled me to observe my pups behaviour AND that of myself more closely and apply different, game based techniques. I would highly recommend Niki without reservations to anybody that needs some extra help and support, as well as anyone that wants to learn about concept based training.