Pup Talk in the Press

Niki French and Pup Talk in the media

Niki French is the animal-mad, people-loving dog trainer behind Pup Talk.

She’s also a certified ACE Trainer, ABTC registered PACT ATI, Kids Around Dogs ® Approved Professional, UK Sniffer Dog Instructor, podcast host, Pup Fest founder, blogger, and two-time Amazon best-selling author of STOP! Walking Your Dog and the collaborative title It Starts With Me.

A passionate advocate for modern, kind and evidence-based dog training, Niki is regularly featured in the media sharing her expertise on behaviour, reactivity, enrichment, and how to help dogs – and their humans – live calmer, happier lives together.

She’s a confident speaker on topics ranging from dog behaviour and emotional well-being to life after burnout and career change, having dramatically shifted paths at the age of 50 to follow her passion.

For news, press, or speaking enquiries – from dog training and behaviour advice to inspirational stories about finding purpose later in life

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Niki is a trusted voice on dog behaviour and welfare, regularly contributing to print, conferences, summits, podcasts and online articles.

She brings expert insight, warmth and practical advice to conversations about:

  • Positive, game-based dog training.
  • Behaviour issues like reactivity, barking, anxiety and over-excitement.
  • Building confidence in rescue dogs and nervous pups.
  • Enrichment, scent work, and ACE Free Work for emotional well-being.
  • Alternatives to traditional dog walks.
  • Children’s fear of dogs (as a licensed KAD practitioner).
  • Life and mindset transformation through career change and purpose-driven work.

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With a background as a global Sales and Marketing Director and a late-in-life career shift to dog training, Niki also speaks powerfully about resilience, reinvention, and following your passions – even if it means starting over.

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