Dr Nicky is a registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist specialising in dogs. She is a full member of the APBC and ABTC registered, with a PhD in canine behaviour and welfare and 10 years consulting experience in Chelsea. Nicky offers behaviour consultations across London and Kent. Claim for services on your pet insurance.
Dr Nicky brings Puppy School to the privacy of your home with training packages in Chelsea and surrounding areas.
New Puppy? Dr Nicky offers private in-home or online consultations to support you through those early days.
Dr Nicky celebrates a decade of Puppy School in 2026. Join our popular, long-established classes in Belgravia, SW1.
Please get in touch with Nicky on 02079932449 for a quick chat to schedule your dates before purchasing.
For puppies up to six-months who have completed the private level 1 course or puppy school.
Continuing fun obedience skills trained by Dr Nicky in the privacy of your home and incorporating park/ street time.
Four X one-hour sessions.
Classes held inside our Grade 2 listed hall at Ranelagh Grove SW1
Starts Saturday 10th October 10am-11am and runs for five consecutive Saturdays.
Early learning & socialisation course led by Dr Nicky.
For puppies ages 9-20 weeks at the start of the course.
Welcome email and Puppy Guide will be sent out one week prior to the start of the course.
Classes held inside our Grade 2 listed hall at Ranelagh Grove SW1
Xmas Puppy School Starts Saturday 21st November 10am-11am and runs for five consecutive Saturdays.
Early learning & socialisation course led by Dr Nicky.
For puppies ages 9-20 weeks at the start of the course.
Welcome email and Puppy Guide will be sent out one week prior to the start of the course.
Availability on Saturdays - Please get in touch with Nicky to schedule your date before purchasing.
A one-hour hour private puppy consultation at your home to cover common issues such as crate & toilet training, biting and sleep issues.
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Please get in touch before purchasing to schedule a date.
A 40 minute puppy consultation via Zoom.
For dogs starting behaviour medication prior to an in-person consultation.
This booking includes: Reviewing your dogs clinical history and behaviour questionnaire, discussions with your vet and the dispensing of medication, providing you a written ‘first-aid’ guide via email (to follow while medications take effect), and phone/ email support until your in-person consultation (usually ~ 6 weeks after starting medication - separate booking).
A two-hour in-person behaviour consultation (your home & surrounds) plus follow-up written treatment plan/ step-by-step guide and email + phone + vet liaison support for two months post-consultation.
A 1.5 hour, in-person follow up session post your initial behaviour consultation.
A one-hour online follow up session (Teams or Zoom) post behaviour consultation.
Please get in touch for a quick chat with Nicky on 02079932449 to schedule your dates before purchasing.
For puppies ages 9-24 weeks.
Foundation puppy skills trained in the privacy of your home with Dr Nicky Shaw PhD (Full Member APBC, ABTC)
Four x one-hour sessions.
Receive a copy of Dr Nicky's Puppy Guide with your booking.