What Our Clients Say

"K9 Ricks dog training has been amazing! I first contacted Ricky in July regarding my 2 year old dashund Hugo. Hugo was reactive to everything very nervous barked and snapped at people. He hated walks I was that stressed I used a muzzle. From the first1-1 session Rick put my mind at ease and helped me understand it was Hugo’s lack of confidence which was the issue. Hugo has been going to daycare and the improvement I have seen in Hugo is amazing. He now interacts with people and other dogs and is so much more confident in himself. Rick has taught me that I needed to make changes in the way I behaved with Hugo this would help build his confidence and this is so true. Hugo has just spent 9 nights with Ricky and Lauren in boarding this was the first time I had left him other than with family. Ricky and Lauren are amazing kept me updated with messages and video’s Hugo was living his best life. This made my holiday . We attend pack walks most Saturdays which both myself and Hugo love. No muzzle just enjoyable relaxed walks . I can’t wait to see Hugo grow his confidence even more . I will definitely continue using K9 Ricks and can’t recommend them enough. Thank you Ricky for all your support you really have made a difference to mine and Hugo’s life."

Fay Mcmenemy

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I honestly can’t recommend K9 Ricks highly enough. Leaving your dog behind is never easy, especially when they’re part of the family, but Ricky and Lauren made the whole experience completely stress-free. This isn’t just a boarding kennel. Ricky’s experience as a dog trainer means your dog isn’t simply left in a kennel all day they’re exercised, trained, socialised with other dogs and genuinely cared for as individuals. You can tell they both have a real passion for what they do. Throughout our holiday they kept us updated with regular messages, photos and videos, which meant we could relax knowing our dog was happy, safe and having the best time. Our dogs are our world, so trusting someone else with them is a huge deal. Ricky and Lauren exceeded every expectation. The care, professionalism and love they show every dog is second to none. If you’re looking for somewhere that treats your dog like one of their own, look no further than K9 Ricks. We wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and wouldn’t recommend anywhere else."

Martin Allen

"I honestly can’t recommend Rick highly enough. Both of our dogs have been attending his daycare for reactivity and confidence issues. The transformation in them has been incredible. When Kiki first started, she was extremely reactive and couldn’t be in the same room as another dog without reacting. Now, she can calmly coexist with multiple dogs without batting an eyelid. Rick is also steadily building Sasha’s confidence with every session and the improvement in her overall behaviour has been amazing to see. Rick has been an invaluable source of support, advice and guidance throughout the process. Before working with him, we felt completely out of our depth and struggled to see how we could ever have both dogs comfortably around one another but thanks to Rick, we can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel and feel optimistic about their future. Not only is Rick incredibly knowledgeable but he’s also friendly, approachable and has such a calm, reassuring presence. He explains everything clearly, takes the time to make sure you understand each step and provides practical guidance that makes a real difference. We’ve recommended Rick to so many people already because the results speak for themselves. The positive impact he’s had on both our dogs and on us as owners has been incredible. If you’re looking for someone who truly understands dogs and is committed to helping them succeed, Rick is the person to call."

Nat Shorney

"We adopted a reactive German Shepard. She had no lead training, was aggressive with other dogs, and didn’t like men. We have been taking her to training in Tamworth with Rick for 3 months now. The changes have been amazing. She is so much better on lead and listens better also. We are now able to take her on family holidays and into pubs for meals. She is more confident and has started letting men pet her, which is a huge improvement. She is still a work in progress, but we see improvements every day. Our friend happened to see the pack walk in town and got Ricks contact information for us. We are very grateful for his help with our girl. She has boarded with Rick and we are looking forward to a few days of doggy daycare. I would highly recommend his services."

Dee Jenkins

"I can’t recommend Ricky enough. When we first started in August 2025, my dog really struggled with aggression towards other dogs, which made walks very stressful. Thanks to his guidance, patience, and consistent approach, the transformation has been incredible. My dog has gone from reacting negatively to actually playing with other dogs, something I honestly never thought would be possible. The pack walks that we do most Saturdays have helped me massively with getting Duggee to settle in public even alongside other dogs too! I can now enjoy taking him out into public areas which was once a daunting task with Duggee being an XL Bully! Another huge improvement has been lead pulling. Walks used to feel like a constant battle, but now they are calm, controlled, and genuinely enjoyable! He takes the time to explain everything clearly and never rushes the process, which made a massive difference for both me and my dog. If you’re struggling with your dog’s behaviour, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. The results speak for themselves. Duggee absolutely loves Ricky, I’m sure your dog will too☺️"

Rachael Sandy