"Couldn't be happier with the service he provides"

I contacted Bear Basics after struggling with both of my dogs’ behaviour, mostly while out on walks. The main problem we were struggling with was my Basenji, Wilma and her high levels of reactivity around dogs, people, cars. Basically everything! My Cocker Spaniel, Goose also became reactive due to copying Wilma’s behaviour which just made walks a stressful experience for both me and the dogs. My only regret is not reaching out sooner for help! I wasted so much time and money on other trainers that had never heard of her breed, shamed me for causing her behaviour or took a really general approach. Basenjis are not an easy breed to train or own due to them being primitive and often very cat-like, so often need an entirely different approach and lots of patience. From the start Nick was excited for the challenge that comes with training Basenjis and I could tell straight away that he understood Wilma and the reasons for her behaviour.

After working with Nick through 1-1s for the passed few months and recently group classes, I can honestly say he has changed our lives! Within just a couple of sessions Goose had stopped reacting on walks and Wilma is now so much calmer and looks to me for guidance when she is uncomfortable rather than reacting. We were recently able to take her to a busy town centre with plenty of dogs about, not a single reaction from her! Both dogs can now also walk on a loose lead which honestly felt impossible for so long!

Nick has been such a huge support and I couldn’t be happier with the service he provides, not only at his sessions but in between, over WhatsApp. He’s always on hand to give feedback and advice. We still have a little way to go but I am so close to having 2 dogs that I can take everywhere with me which was always my goal. I genuinely wouldn’t trust anyone else with my dogs!

Thank you again for all of your help, support and advice :)

Faye & Wilma