What Our Clients Say

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Ryan Smallman

"We have two very different dogs. Leo is our anxious boy who needs a bit of help coming out of his shell, while Poppy is our crazy girl who needs help learning to settle! 😂 One of the things I really love about K9 Ricks is that it’s trainer-led, so the dogs aren’t just there to play all day. They also get training, structure and guidance, which is exactly what both of ours need in their own different ways. It’s great knowing they’re somewhere that understands every dog is different and can support them with their individual needs. Having that extra focus on training and helping them learn is a big plus for us. We’ll also be using K9 Ricks for boarding in the next few weeks, so I’ll be back to leave another review after that! Thanks to Ricky and Lauren for all you do for Leo and Poppy!"

Amanda Wilkinson

"I took my dog to K9 Ricks as a boarder. She is nervous and has to wear a nappy. I was nervous about leaving her. But Rick listened to all my fears and Tilly had wonderful time. Definitely recommend"

Caron W

"Dropped my dog off here, first time using any kind of kennels/dog day care due to my dog not being good with other dogs and new people, I dropped him off here for 3 days and my dog has already got better with new people and dogs when they are passing on walks coudnt recommend anyone better to look after your dog"

Jasraj Bajwa

"Trying to think of a word to sum up, but I'm not sure it exists. Exceptional, brilliant, amazing even dog whisperer. But yet Ricks K9 is more. They care about us, about our dogs, about how we progress. They listen and they explain in clear language. I have 2 x 14 month old rotties and they are doing amazing. Thank you Ricky and Lauren from us and the boys xx"

Vanessa Buchanan

"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

"Can’t recommend Rick enough. Our dog was highly reactive and walking him was a nightmare! After completing Rick’s residential training course he is a different dog. We can now confidently walk him around other dogs and offlead. Looking forward to trying out the pack walks! HIGHLY recommend."

David Stinton

"Used ricks boarding service for a week while we went away and him and Lauren have taken SUCH good care of our boy. We never thought we’d see our dog play well with other dogs and they’ve achieved that. Goes above and beyond every time couldn’t recommend them enough❤️"

Billy Danks

"Started training our springer a month ago an Rick's an he has done amazing job with our dog he will work with you if appointments are tight aswell. Are springer still has along way to go but 100% worth getting in touch with K9Ricks if you need some help"

Russell Orchard

"100% will continue to use Ricky, his approach ,style and help along the way has been amazing in shaping our dogs behaviour and loose lead walking , we went around town for the first time and even it was mind blowing how good our dog was with Ricky on standby next to me. Some would say hes a magician or dog whisperer as without him there he would be complete different dog. Thank you"

Shaun

"We have used Ricky for daycare and 1 to 1 training for a couple of months now and we have seen great improvement in our dogs behaviour. Ricky gives great advice and we will continue working with him as we are getting steady results. We are doing our first of hopefully many pack walks soon and we can't wait."

Hayley Webb

"I can’t recommend enough, we have been struggling with out over reactive and excitable cockapoo and we are seeing the difference day by day"

Sam Deeley

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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

"Our 3 dogs stayed with rick and his wife for 2 weeks dutchess (bulldog) flos (staff) Oscar (shalkie) flos had training for lead work which before they were there she wouldn't walk but now she does!!!!!! Absolutely buzzing*** all 3 seam alot calmer together which is great I cant recommend k9 Rick's enough fantastic family run business"

john stanier

"Had my dog here for day care, really happy with the service, Booking was easy. Really professional, highly recommended"

Rob price

"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

"Took my Doberman last minute 7am after being let down by another sitter"

Tommy Danks

"5 stars aren't enough! I've struggled with Koby my labrador/frenchie for the past 3 years. Koby was ridiculously reactive! To both people and dogs. I'd seen multiple trainers in the past who just advised me to hide behind cars or scatter feed into a bush whilst other dogs/people were passing! None of which worked. Some trainers even turned me away saying that he was too reactive. We've had 121s with Rick and attend the pack walks most Saturdays, the change in Koby has been amazing! He's also just been to doggy Daycare where he spent the day around other dogs (something i thought id never see). It's also helped my confidence alot as i used to be scared to death to walk anywhere in public so would stick to remote areas where I knew I wasn't going to bump into anybody. Walks now are much more enjoyable and I love seeing the change in Koby and myself each time we go. 🙂"

Emma Ibbotson

"Can’t say enough good things about Rick and his ways of training , my dog is a Romanian rescue dog and never thought in a million years he could be as well trained as he is now , off lead , his recall is great , if you’re willing to put in the work Rick will show you the way , couldn’t have asked for more , 5* would recommend to anyone"

Jimmy c

"We have been going to Rick since our puppy was 3 months old. His consistent support has allowed to us to overcome challenges and continue to manage these such as lead pulling/resource guarding . His style allows the dog issues to be resolved but also as owner giving you the confidence to manage these on a day to day basis. We will always continue to do the pack walks and sessions with Rick as we continually feel like we are learning. Luckily for us we now have a fantastic 10 month old puppy and this has only been due to the support of Rick."

Stevie-louise Williams

"Can't recommend these guys enough absolutely fantastic. Boarded my dog with them for 4 nights while I was away. He was really well looked after well walked and had training all included. He was so well behaved on the walk home I had to double check that I'd got the rite dog . Looking forward to the group walk on Saturday. Thanks so much for looking after him"

John Calladine

"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

"5 stars are not enough! I started training with Ricky late last year after struggling for so long with my dog’s reactivity. He was a nightmare to walk and I ended up restricting when and where I took him so I could avoid other dogs. Within a few sessions I was taking him on pack walks which I would have never dreamed of doing. Ricky has helped improve my dog’s reactivity so much that I now enjoy going on walks and I can go places I would never have taken him before. My dog now gets to enjoy exploring new places and not just go on quiet safe routes. Ricky hasn’t just trained my dog, he’s helped me gain the skills and confidence to be a better owner and have trust in my dog."

Chloe Whitehouse

"I wanted to share something really special about my journey with Mabel 🐾 Mabel is my 6-year-old dachshund, and for the past four years our walks have been very limited. After a traumatic experience where four large dogs ran towards us off lead and I fell, it completely knocked my confidence. Sadly, it also left Mabel feeling anxious, especially around larger dogs. She would bark and lunge at any dog we passed, and over time I began to dread taking her out. Instead, I ended up driving her to the same field every day. It felt safe, but it certainly wasn’t the most exciting or fulfilling routine for either of us. But everything has changed. After just one session with Ricky, the difference has been incredible. Over the bank holiday weekend, I walked Mabel around the castle grounds feeling calm and confident—and she was amazing. She walked past other dogs, pigeons, and even squirrels with a wagging tail, as if she hadn’t a care in the world. I felt so proud of her, and honestly, proud of myself too. Thank you so much, Ricky, for your patience, understanding, and for never judging. You’ve made such a positive difference to our lives. I finally feel like I can enjoy walking again and look forward to exploring places like the beach as we start our new life in South Wales."

Nicky Gilbert

"I can’t recommend Ricky enough! I rehomed my 7-month-old German Shepherd puppy who had zero boundaries, very little socialisation, and absolutely no “off switch.” He was full of energy and didn’t know how to settle or cope in different environments. Thanks to Ricky, everything has completely turned around. My pup can now go anywhere and settle calmly, his obedience training has come on leaps and bounds, and he walks beautifully on the lead. Everywhere we go, people comment on how well behaved he is — they’re always shocked when I tell them he’s still just a puppy! Ricky hasn’t just trained my dog — he’s taught me how to properly manage and understand such a high-energy, “full of life” dog. I’m so grateful for the difference he’s made"

Jessica Reynolds

"Rick has helped with my dog so much, I went to him for pulling and general obedience. I can now walk my dog on big hikes without getting stressed out and without my shoulder being pulled out of the socket!"

Connor Stapley

"I cant recommend K9 ricks enough, i had been really struggling with my dobermans behaviour in certain situations, but thanks to rick i have seen huge improvements! Rick has really helped build my confidence as an owner and has been so patient with me! I am now able to walk my dog and feel in control, very thankful that i found them!"

Jessica Hallam

"K9 Ricks dog training in Tamworth is absolutely amazing we honestly couldn’t be more impressed with the transformation we’ve seen in Buddy since working with Ricky. The change in him has been incredible he’s calmer, more focused, and so much more responsive. It’s hard to believe he’s the same dog! Ricky’s knowledge, patience, and clear guidance made such a difference, not just for Buddy but for us as owners too. He gave us the confidence and tools to understand Buddy better and continue reinforcing everything he’s learned. Thank you so much, Ricky, for your support and dedication we’re absolutely thrilled with the results and would recommend you to anyone without hesitation. Buddy has a new best friend in Ricky!"

Charlotte Plater

"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