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 Izzy West 
 
1 September 2026
 
 
  
 
We cannot thank Next Level Dog Training enough for what they have done for Bear and for us. Before his residential training, Bear was reactive to people and animals, pulling, lunging and barking on walks. We had reached the point where walks were incredibly stressful, and we were relying on private fields just to give him a safe and enjoyable place to exercise. Since his training which was in April 2026, our lives have completely changed. They didn't just train Bear — they taught us about confidence, leadership, consistency and, most importantly, how to understand Bear and his breed (Working Line German Shepherd) and meet his needs properly. Bear is now able to walk past animals and livestock without reacting, and we have the confidence to take him places we never would have dreamed of before. He has travelled through France and Spain with us, stayed at campsites, visited beaches and restaurants, and handled so many new environments brilliantly. We also recently had family visiting from abroad, taking our household from 3 people to 10, including four children Bear had never met. The two youngest were initially terrified of dogs, but over the three weeks Bear built such a lovely relationship with them that they eventually went from being scared to feeding him by hand. We are incredibly proud of the dog Bear has become. He no longer needs a muzzle or to be covered in different pieces of equipment just to go for a walk. We now have so much more confidence and control with simply his collar and lead, and most importantly, Bear gets to enjoy life with us. We deliberately waited before writing this review because we wanted to genuinely put the training into practice and give an honest account of how things have been. It has been worth every single penny. Thank you for changing Bear’s life, but also for changing ours. We will be forever grateful.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kaytlyn Davies 
 
26 August 2026
 
 
  
 
I had residential training for my almost 2 year old GSD Enzo, honestly life savers. His main issues being reactivity to people and no loose lead walking. I was kept updated on his progress throughout with pictures and videos. And had a very thorough handover going over how to continue the training and afterwards a detailed message to explain everything. Any issues we’ve had afterwards I’ve been able to message and they’re quick with detailed feedback. Has made a huge difference in behaviour and I would 100% recommend for anyone with similar issues.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Dawn Roberts 
 
25 August 2026
 
 
  
 
Absolute life savers for my dog, they have given me my best friend back
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Clare Harvey 
 
25 August 2026
 
 
  
 
Residential Training for our Border Collie was highly effective and worth every single penny, The amazing team are incredibly  knowledgeable, experienced and professional. Following an honest assessment they set to work on a  stressed Ted in a sensible way that worked for him and as a result, for us too.  Improving lives of dogs and owners are at the heart of all they do. I can’t recommend Next Level Dog Training highly enough! Thanks Kensa and Ron and all the team. Ted is missing you!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Dez King 
 
17 August 2026
 
 
  
 
Excellent 1-2-1 training. Booked a 10 week course, even after 3 weeks my GSD is a lot more controlled on the lead. (making the walk more enjoyable and less stressful for me) He is a lot less reactive to cats and birds when out walking. He is also  starting to be more confident around other people and dogs. Looking forwards to rest of course and watching my GSD develop into a confident and social dog.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Imogen Holgate 
 
10 August 2026
 
 
  
 
It's hard to write this review as no words seem to cover just how amazing the team at Next Level Dog Training are. Our dog Bodhi went to stay with them for 4 weeks as he was reactive towards other dogs after being attacked on several occasions. From the very first contact with Ron, I had such a good feeling about them. Ron explained why Bodhi was acting the way he was and explained the process and what the training would entail. Bodhi's main trainer was Kelsa. We were kept up to date with plenty of photos and videos of Bodhi and his progress. We could clearly see the progress he had made and just how happy he was. Picking him up after the 4 weeks we had a session with Kelsa explaining and showing us what Bodhi had learnt during his stay. We went off site to the local park and walked past many dogs, Bodhi well and truly showing off his new skills and Kelsa showing us what to do if a reaction did occur. What was equally amazing to see was just how much Bodhi had bonded with Kelsa. Being a whippet he can be quite sensitive, but he was clearly a very happy boy! To say Kelsa and Next Level Dog Training have changed our lives would be an understatement - I cannot believe how calm Bodhi is now. We are now able to enjoy walks and not be on constant high alert of what/who is around the corner and are now finding ourselves a little disappointed when we don't see as many dogs as we are still in awe of just how calm he now is! Not only did Kelsea teach him to be calm around other dogs but also around wildlife. Walking past ducks, swans, birds etc now means no more lunging or barking. Bodhi is still his usual goofy self yet with a lot more lead manners and an overall calmness when we leave the house. I cannot thank you enough.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 joe reynolds 
 
8 August 2026
 
 
  
 
Since picking Frank up from his 5 week residential training he’s been an absolute pleasure to walk again. He now knows to ignore other dogs and the positive praise comes from keeping his attention on the handler. We’ve realised today that we’ve managed to go back to the old Frank and he and ourselves enjoy going out again rather than worrying what’s around every corner. Thanks so much to next level training and especially Chris for the time and effort they’ve put into our pooch. If anyone is in two minds regarding the residential training… just do it, best decision we’ve made!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Chris 
 
2 July 2026
 
 
  
 
3 months after George's residential training just wanted to update! I am still so pleased with the continued improvements in him (us!) I can now take him out confident that we can enjoy our walks without me being anxious he'll become so excited he might pull me over. He is much calmer when meeting other dogs and people and is often praised for his good behaviour. He is calm when visitors come, and will sit rather than jump up at them. Most remark on how he has changed. I had wondered before training if we were suited to each other, he was a re-homed dog, and very different from all my prevoius ones. With continuing training he's proving to be much more obedient and just the companion I wanted, so thank you again! Chris
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Emma Roome 
 
1 July 2026
 
 
  
 
We booked Luna for a four-week residential stay because we were really struggling with her reactivity both at home and out on walks. When we arrived, we were met by Ron, who answered all of our questions, explained everything clearly and made us feel completely at ease about leaving Luna. Communication throughout her stay was absolutely excellent. They set up a dedicated WhatsApp group for Luna, and receiving regular updates, photos and videos gave us complete peace of mind. It was amazing to watch her confidence grow, and it made us feel involved every step of the way. Two weeks into her stay, Luna became unwell. The team acted quickly and contacted us so we could get her to the vets for antibiotics. Thankfully, she was cleared to continue her training. What really stood out was how Matt handled the situation. He told us that if Luna hadn't been well enough to continue, we could simply rebook her four-week stay, meaning the two weeks she had already completed would effectively have been free. Even though she didn't need to leave, that offer proved they had Luna's best interests at heart. When it came to the training itself, we genuinely cannot thank Chris enough. He has worked absolute wonders with Luna. He completely understood her sensitive, nervous nature and took the time to build her trust and confidence at her own pace. The bond she built with Chris was clear to see. Towards the end of her stay, Luna started showing some prey drive behaviours, and Chris asked if he could keep her for an extra week at no extra cost so he could continue working on this. We were incredibly grateful, and it really showed how committed he is to every dog he trains. Since coming home, Luna is much calmer and her reactivity has improved dramatically. We are finally enjoying our walks together, she has been so well behaved at the vets and around family, which is something we never thought we'd see. Chris didn't just build Luna's confidence he built ours too, giving us the confidence, knowledge and understanding to continue her training at home. The handover session was invaluable, and the detailed training plan has made it so much easier to put everything into practice. Unfortunately, we recently found out that Luna needs an operation, and we were worried about how this would affect her progress. After speaking to Ron, he immediately reassured us that we have their support and that we could continue our follow-up sessions once Luna was well enough. That level of ongoing care and support really means a lot and shows that their commitment doesn't end when your dog goes home. We cannot recommend Chris, Ron, Matt and the rest of the team highly enough, especially to anyone with a nervous or reactive dog. Their professionalism, kindness and dedication has been exceptional, and it has been clear throughout that Luna's health, welfare and long-term progress have always come first. Worth every single penny. Thank you all so much.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Annie Osborne 
 
24 June 2026
 
 
  
 
We sent our one year old Doberman to Next Level Dog Training for one month's residential training and I can honestly say it was the best decision we have made. Chris and the team have made such a difference. We were really struggling with her behaviour, she would nip us, jump and get completely over-excited. The training has been a complete reset for her and by the time we picked her up she was a different dog. But what's really important is that when we collected her Chris went through everything, we were there for the whole morning. Not only that, the communication doesn't just stop when you drive home, we have a WhatsApp group and follow up sessions if needed. So not only is the training absolutely excellent but the follow up is amazing. We had updates through the month, pictures and videos, which was really reassuring. Our Doberman is so much happier now that we know how to deal with her and she has boundaries and knows what is expected of her. Consistency is key and we have to continue the amazing work that Chris, Ron and the team put in place. Cannot recommend Next Level enough, thanks so much.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 bev oakley 
 
22 June 2026
 
 
  
 
Didnt work for my reactive dog Please be aware you are paying for a premium dog training service that has failed us we paid nearly 4K for 4 weeks it was our last hope after having lots of other trainers for our reactive boxer. We were 'promised' he would come home reprogrammed and I'd be able to walk him on the lead as I have disabilities that affect my strength he isn't he is worse than before he went!  Dispite printing off a crib sheet sharing with all my family so we are consistent sent to us to continue at home our dog is worse than before he went.  We realise that our dog will be with us for many years this is why we chose this trainer to help.  Now that he's home and the service promised hasn't worked I have not been offered an apology, or a refund, my dog was put on a diet without my consent and I believe he is now suffering ptsd.  At the beginning we should have been told there training methods don't always work for every dog.  Which is the case for us.  I've been asked to video myself and send it to them I refuse to do this as I believe I will receive criticism even when we are doing everything shown to us on pick up. Very disappointed in service we received.  We are continuing to hire private areas for our dog to run and enjoy his life because we love him.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Easter Willott 
 
24 May 2026
 
 
  
 
Walks with Star used to result in tears. Usually from both of us. We'd done everything we thought was right, calm and neutral socialising. Lots of different places. But after a period of sickness she began to get more and more afraid of the world. We tried a few different trainers. Spent months following advice as best we could. Spent a lot, lot of money. But overall found ourselves with little progress on the issue that actually mattered. Sure, she was amazing in a non urban area. Had a recall and a down stay that'd put many to shame. But walking down my local street? We were once trapped at home by a man painting a fence. For days. After a stay with Next level things are back on track. Yes, she still jumps at a passing bus sometimes. But she turns right back around for a treat, gives herself a little shake and soldiers back on again. So thank you again for the understanding, for listening to our issues and giving Star the exact help she needed. For helping me not worry too much whilst she was away, and the lovely pictures. It can only get better from here! (Attached picture of a happy, unbotherd Star enjoying sausages in a busy beer garden)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jen Lowe 
 
15 May 2026
 
 
  
 
Bertie has been having training with Gary (as have I) 🤣 absolutely invaluable help to put us both on a better footing. Many thanks Gary.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sarah Dennis 
 
27 April 2026
 
 
  
 
Chris and the team had my dog, Alfie, for four weeks residential training in January. Alfie is nervous with aggressive tendencies and I was struggling to leave my flat without him jumping up and biting. The team have transformed that behaviour and we now have a great routine when I leave making it easier all round. I was also taught a lot of other things, including how to handle Alfie when we are out and about to avoid him getting into confrontations with other dogs. Simple things like creating a barrier between him and other dogs has made walking so much easier. He's still Alfie but I feel so much more capable of dealing with his quirks and would never have been able to do that by myself. During his training, I was given regular WhatsApp updates and and sent photos of the training sessions. We have a follow up appointment available to us which we will use at some point. For the moment, we are following the new routines (all linked to the training) and Alfie is doing really well! I can't recommend Next Level Dog training highly enough.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Emma-Louise Wagstaff 
 
25 April 2026
 
 
  
 
We sent Maya to Next Level Dog Training for residential training and the transformation has been incredible. She’s a high-drive GSD x Akita and while she was always great one-on-one, she really struggled around other dogs, especially off lead where her recall would go completely out the window. Now, she has full off-lead freedom and her recall is honestly amazing. Even in situations where other dogs are reacting or running at her, she stays calm and listens to everything I tell her. It’s given us so much confidence and completely changed what we can do with her day to day. We’re still working on some on-lead reactivity with other reactive dogs, but the progress she’s made overall has been huge. If you’re looking for real results and want to give your dog safe, reliable freedom, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rita Kerr 
 
1 April 2026
 
 
  
 
The first communication was with Ron, on the phone. he was so nice and helpful, he asked lots of questions, listening to my issues and was really understanding. He informed me about the whole experience of residential training and explained in full what to expect. We dropped our 10 month old  sprollie pups off for 4 weeks at next level training, one dog at a time which Ron recommended and we were so grateful that we did as this gave us a full month with one pup to carry on the training while the other was there. . They were an absolute nightmare on the lead. They constantly pulled and dropped down onto the ground like rugby players to pull you along. The whole experience was horrible for both us and the pups. They lunged at people and dogs to say hello, they would react to all wildlife, leaves blowing, and cars. They jumped up constantly and were full of mischief and energy. We want to say a big thank you to John, their trainer. He was absolutely amazing with the pups. He was so good with them, he has managed to get them to walk to heel, to sit and stay and they are so much calmer, they listen to us now and all the hard work and mostly patience from John has certainly paid off. We are continuing with the training and it is much more rewarding and we are more confident thanks to the training he gave us. His kindness and patience was a credit to him. The pups obviously loved him, they were so happy to be there. I would highly recommend next level training to anyone. The accommodations and area were fabulous for them and all the photos and video updates proved this. The whole experience for us was so interesting. John was really calm and friendly and his advice was always helpful and again very patient. He shows true passion for his job. The pups are both home now and even when meeting again for the first time in 8 weeks they were calm and didn’t go mental. John explained about the dogs needing lots of rest,  and to put lots of time and effort into playing with them. Thank you again to John and all the staff for looking after our pups so well and for all the hard work that has gone in to helping us with them. We will certainly continue the training.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Maddie Stephens 
 
13 February 2026
 
 
  
 
My year old dachshund went to residential training for a month because he was extremely reactive and nervous to just about everything. With the help of Chris, Georgie has become a new dog ! I can now take him out and actually have fun with him when before it was not an enjoyable experience. He can walk past most dogs with no issues and he’s no longer scared. It’s amazing to see the difference in him and I can’t thank Chris and the team enough for all of their help.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Maddie Rockliffe-king 
 
10 January 2026
 
 
  
 
Chris and the Next level dog training team have been amazing with our 3yr old cocker spaniel: He stayed for 4 weeks where we have seen incredible progress across different aspects of training we previously struggled with (particularly lead control). Chris provided updates and photos frequently throughout. On collection we went through how to continue and build on the progress made,  and covered any questions that we had leaving us with the tools we need going forwards, they truly care about what they do here !! Highly recommended! Thanks team :)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sunerie Platton 
 
4 January 2026
 
 
  
 
I have two dachshunds, Norman (4 years old) and Nellie (7 months old). Out of the two, Norman wasn’t as bad, but when we were out and about he was still unpredictable and could react to passing dogs by barking and lunging. Going to a café or pub, either indoors or outdoors, was absolutely out of the question as he just couldn’t cope in that environment. He would bark constantly and be on edge the entire time. Nellie was very different. From almost day one of coming into our home, she was suffering from anxiety and nervousness. She was frightened of everyone and everything, which resulted in her barking constantly whenever I took her out for a walk. It was becoming increasingly stressful for both of us, and I knew that moving forward I needed professional intervention. I did my research and read all the reviews, which is what set Next Level Training above all the rest. Norman and Nellie went for four weeks of residential training with Matt as their trainer. I was sent regular updates via WhatsApp, including photos and videos of their training, which was very reassuring. After 10 days, my son and I went back for a training session with Norman, as he was making incredible progress. However, for this progress to continue, we needed to learn the skills too and make sure we were continuing them daily. This is paramount to any dog’s progress — it’s ongoing and must remain consistent. One of the main things I’ve learned is that dogs need boundaries, just like children do. We didn’t see Nellie that day as she was still building her relationship with Matt, and we didn’t want to unsettle that. My dogs have now been home for a week and the difference is beyond words. I am still walking them separately for now until I can confidently take them out together, but that will come soon. In the meantime, their individual walks have changed from being filled with barking, lunging, stress, fear, panic, and embarrassment to calm, confident, relaxed, and happy walks. Most importantly, they are walks where I am in control and they know it (well, most of the time — it’s a work in progress!). They’re also listening much more at home than ever before. As Matt says, everything is a work in progress, but we are finally moving forward, and that’s what matters. Ultimately, this is all down to the outstanding expertise and dedication of Matt and his team at Next Level Training. I can’t praise or thank them enough for what they have done. If you are considering training for your dog, please choose them without hesitation — you won’t regret it. It will be one of the best decisions you can make for the wellbeing of both your dog and yourself.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Carol Callery 
 
23 December 2025
 
 
  
 
We have said Thankyou isn't a big enough word for what Justin and Chris have done with our dog, in 4 weeks he's gone from a reactivate and pulling dog to a dog who walks to heel and doesn't worry about other dogs. What they have done is amazing,  yes it's expensive but you certainly get what you pay for,  we would highly recommend them. Carol and Dave.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Abbie Milligan 
 
17 December 2025
 
 
  
 
Our dog Bonnie stayed at Next Level Dog Training for 4 weeks and I honestly couldn’t be happier. She came back her same crazy, loving self, but much calmer, more polite, and way more respectful of other people and other animals boundaries. What I really loved is that Next Level didn’t just help Bonnie, they helped us too. As first-time dog owners, being shown how to keep up her training at home made such a difference and gave us loads more confidence. We got regular updates, photos, and videos while Bonnie was there, and in every single one she looked like she was having the best time. It was so reassuring seeing how happy and settled she was the whole time. They also offer ongoing support which gives us peace of mind, as we can pop back for 1-to-1 sessions to keep on top of Bonnie’s training I’d looked around before choosing Next Level and I’m so glad I went with them. They were super accommodating and understanding. I struggle with anxiety and they made the whole process feel really smooth and stress-free, and I felt completely safe leaving Bonnie with them.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Amy Griffiths 
 
17 December 2025
 
 
  
 
I shadowed Matt and his team for a training day for university. Really knowledgeable and passionate for the job. Facilities great, dogs were all looked after perfectly and their emotional needs are the priority whilst training for real life situations. Kennels were the most peaceful ive ever seen! Saw lots of different techniques and approaches - not just a one size fits all regime. The team are good with dogs and good with people! I would happily leave my dog with the team for residential training after seeing the process. Also purchased a bag of Next Level dog food - so far its got big approval from my girlies!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Emily Davies 
 
7 December 2025
 
 
  
 
I got recommended by multiple people when I reached out on a local Facebook page, I wanted some support for my 9 month old pup. After just one session the difference is unbelievable, Bernard would constantly pull and with him getting strong I needed help and reached out. Today we had our first walk and he was an angel! I can wait for more sessions!
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Keaton Ward 
 
3 December 2025
 
 
  
 
4 weeks ago we dropped our 10 month old Doberman off to Next Level Elite and we can comfortably say it was the best decision we have made. Frank is a real high energy breed which we already knew but he really struggled to regulate himself after being hightened, he jumped up constantly, humped everything in sight, pulled like crazy on his lead and generally just couldn’t control his behaviour. I was put in to contact with Matt through a personal friend when I had spoken to them about our dogs behavioural issues. Right from the very first conversation I had a very different feel to any other dog trainer I had spoken to so we straight away arranged to go and see the facilities & from the minute we walked onto the site we were amazed. Clean, heated & spacious kennels. Lots of woodland areas for walks. Numerous training fields and much more. During the 4 weeks we had constant updates on Franks progress with messages, pictures and videos of him out doing his training. Also living local we were invited to meet Matt the owner to do some 1 on 1 sessions with Frank so he could show us how to handle him in different scenarios and on handover Matt also had an extra hour with us to tidy up a few things & even after Frank has finished Matt has been in contact to check on progress. Since returning home Frank has been like a different dog with his mannerisms but keeping his amazing personality. We couldn’t recommend Next level enough and will be looking forward to top up sessions in the future with the team.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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