All About Dogs, Bristol (2026)

I am also a Kids Around Dogs’ qualified professional, and can help children or adults with a fear of dogs. My name is Nikki and I’m a qualified animal training instructor trainer, canine conditioning coach and KAD (Kids Around Dogs) approved professional. I help dog guardians understand, communicate, train, and thrive with their dogs as well as working with children who have a fear of dogs. Your p

et’s welfare and well-being are always my top priority, and that’s why I use a reward-based , science led training approach that’s designed to build and grow your dog’s confidence and skills. My training strategy focuses on reinforcing your dog for the behaviours you like, and on managing your environment in a way that helps your dog make the right choices. This is the most effective way to set you and your dog up to succeed.

20/08/2026

🐾 This is why I love what I do! 🐾

Receiving feedback like this from Otis’s family means so much. 💛

“I knew I was going about walks with Otis and his interactions with other dogs the wrong way, but I just didn’t know how to change it.

Re-introducing the long lead, changing his interactions with other dogs and making ourselves more ‘attractive’ with treats has made such a difference.

We have so many tricks and tips now to use to keep walks safe and stress-free for me, while making them less overwhelming and overstimulating for him.”

For Otis, the goal was never simply to make him “behave” around other dogs. It was about understanding why he was struggling and giving both Otis and his family the skills to make better choices.

🐕 Reintroducing the long line gave Otis more freedom while keeping everyone safe.
🧠 Changing how he interacted with other dogs helped reduce overwhelm and over-arousal.
👀 Building engagement and disengagement skills helped him learn that he doesn’t have to interact with every dog he sees.
🧀 And yes… becoming more rewarding than the environment sometimes involves plenty of tasty treats!

The result? Safer, calmer and more enjoyable walks — for both ends of the lead. ❤️

It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Otis and his family and seeing their confidence grow together.

18/08/2026

Today I saw a woman walking a dog who was clearly nervous, anxious or reactive.

She was keeping her distance, sitting calmly with her dog and doing everything she could to manage their space.

As we got closer, I could see her body language change.

I recalled the dog I was walking, got him sitting beside me and worked out which way I could go to give her more space.

Then another dog appeared from the other direction.

I could see her worry immediately. She turned around and I could almost feel the stress.

I've been there.

So I called over and asked if she'd find it helpful if I went another way and gave her more space.

She said yes.

So I did.

I also told her she was doing an amazing job and that I walk nervous dogs too, so I completely understood.

And it really highlighted something for me:

People don't always notice.

A dog being on a lead doesn't mean they want to meet your dog.

Someone changing direction isn't being rude.

Sometimes they're advocating for their dog.

Sometimes the kindest thing you can do is simply notice what's happening around you and give someone the space they're clearly asking for.

You don't need to know their story.

Just pay attention.

That little bit of awareness can make a HUGE difference to someone else's walk. 🐾

14/08/2026

Fear Around Dogs

A specialised programme for children with a fear of dogs

A fear of dogs can be debilitating for a child, making trips out or walks around the park a source of anxiety rather than an opportunity for relaxing bonding time. Whether there is a clear cause behind their fear or not, I can help your child overcome their worries with your support.

The Fear Around Dogs Protocol is a standardised programme offered exclusively by Kids Around Dogs Approved Trainers such as myself.

Available for children 4+, this service is delivered with a thorough, yet fun and engaging approach, broken down into a minimum of 8 sessions.

Get in touch about the Fear Around Dogs Programme

Based in Kingswood, Bristol

[email protected]

07305 523870

12/08/2026

Muzzle training

A basket muzzle can be used kindly as a temporary management tool for coprophagia, particularly while you work on the reasons the dog is seeking or eating faeces.

Agency is particularly important when muzzle training a dog for coprophagia. The goal isn’t simply for the dog to tolerate the muzzle; it’s for them to feel that they have some control over what happens to them.

With agency-based muzzle training, the dog should be able to choose to approach, investigate and place their nose into the muzzle. Rather than putting the muzzle onto the dog’s face, present it and allow the dog to initiate the interaction.

This is our 4th session - working on duration. The next stage will be to add a cue word.

09/08/2026

Just for fun 🤩

08/08/2026

KAD is an association of qualified trainers and behaviourists who specialise in helping families with children learn about:-

- safety around dogs

- supporting children with a fear of dogs

- helping families with children to train their dogs and live in harmony together

Professionals also offer Education talks in schools, children’s dog handling classes and the KAD Fear of Dogs programme

Address

Bristol
BS15

Opening Hours

11am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+447305523870

Website

http://all-about-dogs-games.co.uk/

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