1-2-1 Dog Training allows us to focus on any particular area of Dog Training or behaviour you would like to improve on during your own personalised session

Private / 1-2-1 Dog Training

If you’d like tailored, focused support, private training is the way to go. Together, we’ll tackle your specific challenges, set priorities, and build a clear training plan so you can see steady progress. All 1-2-1 Dog Training is given personally by Lisa of Nimbus Dogs

Life with a dog isn’t always the picture you imagined

Some days are wonderful and others leave you frustrated, guilty, or just stuck. I get it. I’ve been there.

The good news? You and your dog can have a calmer, happier life together. Most of the time, it comes down to better understanding each other and having the right guidance.

That’s where I step in.

I work with both dogs and their humans to rebuild trust, strengthen bonds, and help you feel like a real team again. Whether that’s through one-to-one coaching or supportive group classes, I’ll make sure training feels do-able and actually rewarding.

Photograph of Lisa from Nimbus Dogs playing tug with a Dutch Shepherd
Photograph of Lisa from Nimbus Dogs in a 1-2-1 training session with an adolescent Keeshond

Common Struggles 1-2-1 Dog Training Can Help With

Do any of these sound familiar?

  • Jumping up, grabbing the lead, or biting during walks
  • Barking or lunging at cars, bikes, runners — or anything that moves
  • Not getting along with other dogs (or getting a little too excited around them)
  • Counter-surfing and stealing food
  • Jumping on guests or strangers
  • Struggling to settle, always on the go
  • Loose lead walking feeling impossible
  • Anxiety in the crate or being left alone

If any of these challenges ring true, you’re in the right place.

How to work with me

The best place to start is with a FREE 15-30min phone call. 

We’ll chat about your situation, what you’re struggling with, and what you’d like to achieve. From there, I’ll advise whether classes or dedicated one-to-one sessions would suit you best.

If you’d like a meet and trial before committing to a block booking, I offer an Intro Session (see details below). It’s a chance for me to get to know you and your dog, and for you to see how I work. I always say it’s a bit like finding a personal trainer, the fit has to feel right, and I want you to enjoy the process.

1-2-1 Dog Training Options

Intro Session

During this session, I’ll observe your dog in a familiar setting, talk through your challenges, and give you some practical starting steps. We’ll also look at your dog’s daily routine to make sure any training we do has the best possible foundation.

Details:

1 Hour Dog Training Session held at your home or in a local park (additional travelling costs apply outside a 5-mile radius from Epsom)

 

Support Included: WhatsApp recap after the session

How to book

Let’s have a quick call first about your dog/puppy

Photograph of Lisa Littlejohn of Nimbus Dogs training with NAME in a 1-2-1 Dog Training Session in Nonsuch Park, Ewell, Surrey
Lisa working with Magik, her Dutch Shepherd, alongside Alice with her German Shepherd / Malinois
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Lisa working with Mark and Ella, a Cockapoo, in Hook Road Arena, Epsom, Surrey
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Lisa training with Ella, a Cockapoo
Photograph of Lisa Littlejohn of Nimbus Dogs training with Cheeno in a 1-2-1 Dog Training Session in Ewell
Lisa working with Cheeno, an adolescent Keeshond pup and Cassie in Ewell
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Lisa working with Magik, her Dutch Shepherd, alongside Alice with her German Shepherd / Malinois

Block Booking Options

Most dog behavioural issues will require more than one session to see lasting progress. Not sure what will suit you best? Let’s have a chat

3 Sessions

3 x 1 hour sessions, held at your home or in a local park (additional travelling costs apply outside a 5-mile radius from Epsom)

Support Included: 

  • WhatsApp recap after each session
  • Ongoing WhatsApp support (questions, updates, and even video feedback)

5 Sessions

5 x 1 hour sessions, held at your home or in a local park (additional travelling costs apply outside a 5-mile radius from Epsom)

Support Included: 

  • WhatsApp recap after each session
  • Ongoing WhatsApp support (questions, updates, and even video feedback)

Please note all sessions must be used within 6 months to keep momentum going

 

How to book

Let’s have a quick call first about your dog/puppy

Puppy Start Right

Bringing a puppy home is exciting but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time or it’s been a while since your last pup.

Details:

A 45 minute, 1-2-1  Session held at your home (additional travelling costs apply outside a 5-mile radius from Epsom)

This session is perfect whether you’re preparing for a puppy’s arrival or have just brought them home. We’ll cover the essentials to set you both up for success, talk through what to focus on first, and tackle any early worries you might have. The right start makes all the difference, helping prevent future problems before they even begin.

Support Included: WhatsApp recap after the session

How to book

Let’s have a quick call first about your dog/puppy

Lisa working with Leia, a Surrey Police German Shepherd Puppy

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Dog / Puppy Training Classes

We hold puppy and dog training classes in both our Epsom and Ewell venues.

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Upcoming Workshops

Our Dog Training Workshops are 2-hour sessions covering specific training topics.

Photograph of Lisa of Nimbus Dogs running a Dog Training Workshop in Ewell, Epsom, Surrey
Alice
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Roy (German Shepherd / Malinois)

Lisa's patience, clear guidance, and expertise has been amazing!

My dog is now able to remain neutral in situations that used to be overwhelming. The trainer not only worked with my dog but also took the time to teach me how to handle different scenarios with confidence. Every step of the process was explained in a way that made sense and felt achievable.

What I appreciated most was that Lisa never rushed the process and used positive reinforcement that set us up for long-term success.

If you want a trainer who truly understands dogs, Lisa at Nimbus Dogs is the best!

1-2-1 Training
Alice
Horsham, West Sussex
Cassie & Nick
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Cheeno (Keeshond)

Having completed puppy training classes with Lisa to then return for 1-2-1 training during adolescence was invaluable... we really don't know how we would have coped during this 'challenging' puppy phase! Lisa taught us how to handle Cheeno's energy bursts, improve his focus, recall and control his excitement when meeting other dogs. We have recommended Nimbus Dogs to all our dog parent friends and neighbours.

Puppy Classes | 1-2-1 Training
Cassie & Nick
Wimbledon, London
Simon
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Roxy (Cane Corso)

Roxy has completed a number of training walks with Lisa, in and around Nonsuch Park. During the walks Lisa introduced a number of activities/techniques to encourage engagement/improve focus and provide additional stimulation in a real life setting. They have greatly helped Roxy’s socialisation and confidence building, I would definitely recommend.

1-2-1 Training
Simon
Waddon, London
Mark
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Ella (Cockapoo)

Cannot recommend Lisa highly enough! She really, truly understands how dogs think, and seems to be willing and ready to take on any canine challenge.

She is kind, patient and incredibly competent, both with dogs and their owners, always working hard to find a solution to any problem presented to her.

She's been amazingly helpful for our little cockapoo who's been going through a particularly difficult time, and her support has been invaluable. Definitely check out Nimbus Dogs!

1-2-1 Training
Mark
Epsom
Clive
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Rafa (German Shepherd)

Our boy Rafa is a large, powerful and boisterous German Shepherd and needed some recall and obedience training including walking off lead.

Lisa spent time training him, improving his recall and general behaviour and each time he came home more beautifully mannered.

Lisa (and Neal) have given brilliant advice about managing a big dog like Rafa including things like diet and home training routine.

I highly recommend Nimbus Dogs, but don’t take my word for it, try them yourselves.

Clive
Epsom
Sarah & Gerald
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August (Border Collie)

Lisa is that rare breed of dog trainer who really understands how a dog thinks and importantly, how to help owners tune into that thinking. Could not recommend her more, we had great results with her when training our high energy Border Collie August.

Even after a few sessions and following her advice we have noticed a tangible difference and we look forward to further strides forward with their guidance!

1-2-1 Dog Training
Sarah & Gerald
Bexleyheath, London
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Horatio (Pomeranian)

Nimbus Dogs has been absolutely wonderful for me and my dog Horatio. Before we started, he had plenty of energy but not much focus. After working with Lisa, I’ve seen such a big difference in him, calmer, more responsive, and just generally happier.

The sessions are really well thought-out, but also relaxed and enjoyable. I especially liked that everything was tailored to Horatio and that Lisa always explained things in a way that made sense for us. The follow-ups and recaps were super helpful too, so I never felt lost in between classes.

Thanks to Nimbus Dogs, our walks are so much easier now and Horatio’s recall has improved a lot. I feel like I understand him better, and he clearly loves the training.

I’d definitely recommend them to anyone who wants to build a better connection with their dog.

1-2-1 Dog Training
Juliette
Oxshott, Elmbridge
Beth and Lirian
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Nancy (Jack Russell Terrier)

We have worked with Lisa on a number of occasions and would highly recommend her services. Lisa is engaging, thorough and friendly and offers to really solid advice to train your dogs. Thank you Lisa!

1-2-1 Training
Beth and Lirian
Sutton, London
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Photograph of Roy a German Shepherd, Malinois Photograph of Cheeno a Keeshond puppy  trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Roxy, a Cane Corso trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Ella a Cockapoo Photograph of Rafa a German Shepherd trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of a Border Collie that left a five star review for Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Horatio a Pomeranian Photograph of Nancy, a Jack Russell Terrier trained by Lisa of Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Roy a German Shepherd, Malinois Photograph of Cheeno a Keeshond puppy  trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Roxy, a Cane Corso trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Ella a Cockapoo Photograph of Rafa a German Shepherd trained by Nimbus Dogs
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Photograph of Roy a German Shepherd, Malinois Photograph of Cheeno a Keeshond puppy  trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Roxy, a Cane Corso trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Ella a Cockapoo Photograph of Rafa a German Shepherd trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of a Border Collie that left a five star review for Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Horatio a Pomeranian Photograph of Nancy, a Jack Russell Terrier trained by Lisa of Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Roy a German Shepherd, Malinois Photograph of Cheeno a Keeshond puppy  trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Roxy, a Cane Corso trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Ella a Cockapoo Photograph of Rafa a German Shepherd trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of a Border Collie that left a five star review for Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Horatio a Pomeranian
Photograph of Roy a German Shepherd, Malinois Photograph of Cheeno a Keeshond puppy  trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Roxy, a Cane Corso trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Ella a Cockapoo Photograph of Rafa a German Shepherd trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of a Border Collie that left a five star review for Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Horatio a Pomeranian Photograph of Nancy, a Jack Russell Terrier trained by Lisa of Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Roy a German Shepherd, Malinois Photograph of Cheeno a Keeshond puppy  trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Roxy, a Cane Corso trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Ella a Cockapoo Photograph of Rafa a German Shepherd trained by Nimbus Dogs Photograph of a Border Collie that left a five star review for Nimbus Dogs Photograph of Horatio a Pomeranian Photograph of Nancy, a Jack Russell Terrier trained by Lisa of Nimbus Dogs
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