# Puppy Dog Training & Behaviour Consultants

Puppy Dog Training & Behaviour Consultants, operating from London as part of the Barnet & District Dog Training Club, is a specialist dog training business with over three decades of expertise. The team, led by Kevin McNicholas and Shirley Paine, serves London dog owners seeking professional guidance in puppy training, behavioural issues and obedience development.

The business caters to new puppy owners requiring foundational training, families struggling with behavioural problems, and dog enthusiasts pursuing competitive obedience and agility. Their client base frequently returns across multiple generations of dogs, indicating strong customer satisfaction and trust.

What sets them apart is their philosophy-driven approach. Rather than traditional methods, they employ positive reinforcement training that makes dogs enjoy learning whilst strengthening owner-dog relationships. Kevin's specialisation in problem behaviours is particularly distinctive; he brings extensive experience solving complex issues with difficult dogs, having worked as a behaviourist with Mayhew Dogs' Home and assessed dogs for Therapaws pet therapy. Shirley focuses specifically on preventing problems at the crucial puppy stage through household-wide consistency.

All trainers hold recognised qualifications, including International Animal Behaviour Training College accreditation and Pet Dog Training Instructors association membership. Their competitive background—initially training dogs for working trials, obedience, agility and flyball—demonstrates genuine canine expertise beyond basic pet training.

Since 1988, they've trained thousands of London dogs using hands-on methods tailored to average pet owners' needs, building a reputation reflected in impressive Google reviews.