Strictly K9 Dog Training

Strictly K9 Dog Training Dog Training Coach - 1-2-1s & Groups Hello there. I’m Melissa Nicholson & I run Strictly K9 Dog Training. Plus, I'm always there if they've got a question.

As a local - born & bred - pet companion dog trainer from a family of dog trainers running classes and offering 1-2-1s from a dedicated outdoor training area at Hadley Park, Whitchurch & indoors at Whitchurch Civic Centre Sports Hall. As an experienced, qualified & insured trainer I’m passionate about helping owners, dog guardians & dogs become the ‘dream team’ they choose to be, building confiden

ce & a great bond together through enjoyable reward based training. Training is personally tailored & taken at the right pace. You’ll find support, smiles & an approachable attitude to training. I’m an enthusiastic trainer who also loves to help you understand your dog’s emotions, choices & behaviour. Many dream team’s have been training with me for years & it’s a fabulous way to spend time together. Right now in 2022, there are amazing, small groups meeting up for practical training. They also benefit from online videos & resources to help inspire & support them at home. Strictly K9 Dog Training is Kennel Club Listed to run the Good Citizen Dog Scheme. Every year hundreds of dogs and owners are able to join in at a level to suit them & progress. Puppies, adolescents, adult & senior dogs are all welcomed. I also offer 1-2-1 training which is a fabulous way to enjoy personalised training with less distractions. Looking for something different ? you can even get involved in training inspired by Canine Hoopers, Heelwork To Music or simply having fun wih your dog finding what they enjoy from retrieving, to tricks or sniffy games. Due to the pandemic following an initial chat you might be invited to join me online or outdoors in person; based on latest guidelines & Covid-19 safe working practices. Paws & Wags,
Melissa

18/06/2025

Quick reminder - all training is now cancelled this week.

Stay cool and safe during this heatwave everyone. 🐾 🐾 🐾

Fancy trying the fun, free flowing, low impact off lead sport of Canine Hoopers with your dog ?.Hoopers 121s are offered...
11/06/2025

Fancy trying the fun, free flowing, low impact off lead sport of Canine Hoopers with your dog ?.

Hoopers 121s are offered every other Monday teatime, Friday daytime and Sunday morning in good weather at an outdoor fenced training field at Hadley Park, Whitchurch.

Simply get in touch to chat about whether it’s a suitable sport to come and try. Your vet must have agreed your dog is able to take part.

Here’s Miniature Schnauzer Holly enjoying building her forward drive through hoops towards a tunnel.

Paws & Wags,
Melissa

Summer Puppy classes (5 months or under) now available to book;Wednesday 9th July 6pmThursday 31st July 10.30amSaturday...
11/06/2025

Summer Puppy classes (5 months or under) now available to book;

Wednesday 9th July 6pm
Thursday 31st July 10.30am
Saturday 2nd August 9.30am

Simply message for full details.

1-2-1 availability end-July/August.

Thank you
Melissa

09/06/2025

Happy Monday everyone.

Enjoy Ellie progressing her pushing a ball skills.

Such fun for her.

Great fun in our weekend Enrichment Group at Hadley Park, Whitchurch. Thank you Ellie, Kristoph, Alfie & Luna and your...
09/06/2025

Great fun in our weekend Enrichment Group at Hadley Park, Whitchurch.

Thank you Ellie, Kristoph, Alfie & Luna and your guardians.

We meet up as a small group every few weeks to explore fun games alongside recharging and proofing our foundations with distractions.

With waggy tails, support and laughter, it’s always a rewarding session together.

Interested in learning more ? Groups and 1-2-1s run daytime, evening and some weekends.

Looking forward to the Summer months of training. We get into a new sunny 🌞 groove to enjoy the time we connect together...
02/06/2025

Looking forward to the Summer months of training.

We get into a new sunny 🌞 groove to enjoy the time we connect together with your dog, rehearse helpful life skills, dip our paws into Canine Hoopers and work towards The Kennel Club's Good Citizen Dog Scheme. I strive to do my best to support you and your dog in a small group or individually. If I'm not able to help, I'll aim to connect you with someone who can.

Working with all breeds across 3 venues from puppies to adult dogs.

Thank you Anne & Bobby for a kind testimonial - "Puppy/dog classes with Melissa are great, Relaxed, inspirational and so much fun for dogs and owners. All questions are answered, problems carefully worked through with dog and owner. Would highly recommend."

In essence, rewarded behaviour gets repeated. Regularly training together helps us identify, rehearse and reward desirable behaviour. And it's rewarding and fun for us humans too.

Feel free to book a free 15 min discovery phone call.

Paws & Wags,
Melissa

02/06/2025

Couple of places now available for Wednesday evening Advanced Group Training. Dogs must be happy on and off lead around other dogs/people. 🐾

02/06/2025

Welcome to Goose, Orla, Cosmo, Duggee, Tommy, Bardsey and Mollie and guardians starting Puppy Foundation training this term.

02/06/2025

Couple of places now available in a Puppy Class on this evening Wed 4th June 5pm (Whitchurch Civic Centre Sports Hall). Simply PM for details.

29/05/2025

After a fab day in the training field with Otis and Teddy plus a 1-2-1 out and about with Maisie, I’m now on holiday until Monday 2/6. Feel free to message me and I’ll reply on my return. 🐾

Wednesday evening classes saw Rosie, Rolo, Reggie, Lily & Woody gain their Puppy Foundation awards with their guardians ...
29/05/2025

Wednesday evening classes saw Rosie, Rolo, Reggie, Lily & Woody gain their Puppy Foundation awards with their guardians after 5 weeks together gaining skills, understanding and lots of hints and tips.

Great progress from Archie, Jeff, Chunk, Arthur & Diego with their guardians.

Well done those teams who have been working consistently at the required standard and were ready to pass higher levels of The Kennel Club’s Good Citizen Dog Scheme.

Silver Award;

Kerry & Indy

Gold Award;

Louise & Rosie
Abi & Bear
Iona & Tilly

Thank you to Carole our assessor for her time and care during the evening.

Such a delight working with you all.

Paws & Wags,
Melissa

27/05/2025

Keen to (re)join a weekly group to further your training adventures? All levels restart next week. A couple of places left. 🐾 Simply arrange a chat about options.

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Whitchurch
SY133PF

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 9:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+447968704560

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