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Benedict - I'm happy to answer a thousand more

Having made the decision to buy a miniature dachshund, my partner and I were concerned with how to get the best possible training and tips and tricks to help ease our puppy into his new life with us. We met with Dersim who is an incredible, patient, understanding & is extremely passionate about animals. He taught us how to properly navigate anxiousness in our pup & tackle being reactive when taking on walks. He also walked us through different body languages in dogs so we will be more alert. His dedication to animals is outstanding. I’m someone who asks a thousand questions as I want to be the best mum to my fur baby, he always answered and never made me feel like I was annoying or asking something silly. He poured so much knowledge into our training sessions and each time we left more confident and understanding. Highly recommend.

-Renee

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Coco - from timid to thriving

Dersim coached us and our puppy Coco during puppy school, and we had a fantastic experience. He was incredibly patient, calm, and clearly very skilled, taking the time to explain not just what to do but why it mattered. Coco was extremely shy in her first class and would literally hide behind me whenever other puppies or people came near. By the final session, she was already playful, more confident, and comfortable engaging with others. The progress we saw in such a short time was amazing, and Dersim’s approach made a real difference for both Coco and us as owners. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone starting out with a puppy.

-Oliver

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Parker - One of the first (and still one of the smallest) graduates

Dersim was great with my puppy Parker, very knowledgable and insightful and able to draw on anecdotes on his experience working with rescue dogs on how to best progress with our puppy who has settled in well into his teens!

-Jacob

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Daisy - the chatty Cavoodle

We were so grateful to have Dersim as our puppy trainer. His calm, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring approach made such a difference during those crucial early months with our Cavoodle, Daisy. He didn’t just teach obedience—he helped us understand our puppy, build confidence, and set foundations that truly last. You can tell he loves what he does, and Archer’s Puppy Academy is a beautiful legacy built on that heart and passion. Highly recommend to any new puppy parents.

And to you Dersim.. the spirit of Archer will live on in all those puppies you help.

-Gus
 

Oatley - the fluffy Dachshund

Dersim was very patient and understanding of our pups during puppy school. He taught proper puppy socialisation and catered tips and tricks for each breed in the classroom.

-Kimberley ​

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Mocha - the expert communicator

Dersim transformed our relationship with our dachshund Mocha. His approach is calm, intuitive, and deeply respectful of Mocha’s personality. He is patient, skilled, and genuinely passionate about dogs. From puppy basics to building trust, he taught us how to communicate with Mocha in a way that felt natural and joyful, and the bond we have now is the direct result of his guidance.
We wholeheartedly recommend Dersim’s puppy training to anyone who wants a compassionate, effective trainer who truly cares about long term outcomes and building lasting relationships.

-Martin

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Molly - Big Cavoodle or Small Labradoodle? Cute either way.

Dersim really helped us with all the puppy basics! He was really happy to listen to our individual challenges and gave us the tools we needed to teach our puppy, Molly. We are so glad to have done puppy school with Dersim!

-Hannah

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Chubbs - British Bulldog. Part-time comedian, full-time couch potato.

Dersim was a fantastic trainer who provided clear and really helpful training throughout the classes. He shared lots of examples from his past experiences with dogs, which made the training easy to understand and apply at home. His advice helped us work through some issues we were having with our puppy, and we saw real improvements. He created a positive and supportive learning environment and was always happy to answer questions. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone starting out with a new puppy.

-Didier