Vals K9 Training

Vals K9 Training Positive, reward-based training for real-life dogs 🐕💛 Proud to be an award-winning trainer, here to help you and your dog feel confident together
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My name is Valentina, and I’ve been working with dogs since 2003. I first started out as a dog walker and then worked alongside a dog behaviourist, where I realised this was what I truly wanted to do. I’ve always had a passion for helping both animals and people, and I found that working in dog training and behaviour gave me the opportunity to do both. Over the years, I’ve worked hard to expand my

knowledge and skills through a wide range of courses, seminars, and hands-on experience. I’m proud to share that in 2024 I was awarded Dog Behaviourist of the Year, and most recently, in 2025/26 I won Dog Trainer of the Year for Bedfordshire — achievements that mean the world to me and reflect my dedication to this field. I have completed various courses and modules with:

Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training (CIDBT) – Common Canine Behaviour Problems

Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) – Career as a Dog Trainer

IMDT Ofqual Regulated Level 3 Professional Day Care and Boarding

School of Canine Science – 30 Days of Canine Science, Fear Short Course, Separation Anxiety Webinar, The Behaviour Bible (Year 1 completed, currently in Year 3), The Puppy Lab (ongoing), Nutrition & Behaviour

Webinars attended include:

The Neurobiology of Trauma in Dogs with Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons), GMBPsS, CDBC

XL Bully Webinar – Cooper & Co Law

A Professional’s Guide to Canine Intelligence

Reactivity Masterclass – Help My Dog with Tom Mitchell

The Dog Anxiety Summit (4 days, hosted by Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte)

When it comes to working with dogs, I will never stop learning. I do my best to equip myself with knowledge in a wide range of training methods, so I can tailor my approach to each individual dog and family. My aim is to help you understand your dog — and for your dog to understand you. Building that two-way communication is key to a happy, balanced life together. At home, I’m also a proud mum of two children, both raised around dogs. My eldest son (15) has never known life without a dog. My youngest (5) adores dogs and loves getting involved in training — especially the treat-giving side! Teaching children how to be around dogs is just as important as teaching dogs how to be around children, and I love involving my kids in that process. I am fully insured, DBS checked, and licensed by Bedford Borough Council to board a maximum of 2 dogs.

13/09/2025

Today is World Sepsis Day. Around the world, people are joining together to raise awareness of sepsis and urge action to reduce its prevalence.

11/09/2025
Kids aren’t the only ones going back to school this September 🐾Dogs thrive on structure too!Whether it’s pulling on lead...
09/09/2025

Kids aren’t the only ones going back to school this September 🐾
Dogs thrive on structure too!
Whether it’s pulling on lead, barking at other dogs, or just not listening, now is the time to get your dog back on track!
📚 Let’s make this term their best yet!

Just like children, dogs thrive on structure, learning, and support. September is the reset button for families, and the perfect chance to get dogs back into good habits.

Book a consultation TODAY to find out more!
www.valsk9training.co.uk


08/09/2025

On Friday I’m presenting at a conference…not a dog training one though…a business one.

Over the past two decades I’ve been through the mill online: death threats, 20 page manifesto’s compiled of totally made up rubbish about me and people who, in their spare time, commented on my weight, my eye lashes, my hair and my parenting choices. I’ve had my baby scan questioned, my financials questioned, my choice of clothes ripped apart and even my choice to break out of a relationship questioned. it’s official - I hate social media. And yet I have a business built off social media…so how does a person thrive online while maintaining sanity…watch this space to find out more. x .business.academy

07/09/2025

What is your Sunday looking like? Duvet day maybe? Prince and Rollo certainly agree that it's a day to just stay under the covers and snooze.

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