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Wild & Kind K9 is force free dog training with a large focus on scentwork to enrich your dog and help manage behaviour problems.

With experience with working dogs, rescue dogs and pet dogs, I can help with many issues!

08/01/2025

What a legend this dude is!
This is Bruce- when I first met Bruce he was very nervous of a lot of things (including me) and Bruce’s mum just wanted the old Bruce back again. Through lots of exercises and hard work, Bruce is starting to regain his confidence and learn how to better manage himself when in situations he used to find unsettling, such as seeing other dogs and people coming into his house. We are working on his long line recall so eventually he can go off lead and him and his mum can enjoy walks together again without either one being stressed!

Today on Bruce’s walk he encountered:
🐄 cows
🐕 other dogs
🧍 other people
🦌 deer!

And Bruce decided to recall back to us every time!

So proud of Bruce and it’s so nice to see him and his mum enjoying themselves on a walk.

06/01/2025

Do you think your dog doesn’t like play? Find your dog can’t manage play and gets over-aroused? Want to play with your dog but can’t find the best way? Come train for balanced play with me!

Understanding your dog's favorite type of play is essential for building a strong bond and ensuring their happiness. Each dog has unique preferences, so come to my one hour workshop where I can observe their behavior to see what excites them, whether it's fetch, tug-of-war, or interactive puzzle games. Once we identity their favourite play styles, I can help you engage with them in a non-overstimulating way to prevent overwhelming them. This balanced approach helps create a sense of trust and an "invisible bubble" of security around you when you're together. This bubble can be a powerful tool in managing reactivity, as your dog will feel more focused and secure in your presence, reducing their likelihood of reacting to external stimuli and improving your bond and trust with your dog.

Sound like something you could be interested in? Email, text or PM me to book in to a spot on this play workshop! There are limited spots! If it is popular I will do another one 🙌🏼

28/12/2024

Hi all!! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

New years resolution to have a well trained dog? Well, I’ve got a JANUARY OFFER! Email or message me with the word WILDJANUARY and I will book you and your dog in for 4x 1 hour long sessions so you can have a well trained dog by the end of January for £200.

Look forward to meeting you all in January and to continue with my existing clients!

18/12/2024

You’re having a bigger impact on your dog than you think…. 🤔

Many of our students take part in our scent classes because it looks fun or because their dogs go home and sleep for the day… this is very lovely to hear of course, but do you actually know the positive impact you are having on your dog in all other aspects of their life because of your new hobby?

🦮 Dogs are born to engage with the world through their noses, and denying them of this natural behaviour could lead to particular frustrations. Scentwork satisfies this need and lowers their cortisol levels; reducing the chances of them channeling it into undesirable behaviours like excessive digging, chewing, or scavenging.

🐩 Scentwork requires students to practice concentration and patience, teaching the dogs to focus on a task for extended periods. This translates to better impulse control and managing frustrations which can support the rest of your training journey. 🚳

🦴 For shy or reactive dogs, successfully finding scents boosts their confidence and gives them a sense of accomplishment. They learn to trust their abilities and may even become more comfortable and independent in new environments.

🐕‍🦺 Scentwork strengthens the dog-owner relationship through teamwork. Your dog learns to rely on your guidance, and you gain better communication and understanding of their body language. - Helping you to recognise these changes to prevent unwanted behaviours

🐕 By focusing on scentwork, reactive dogs can shift their attention away from triggers (like other dogs or loud noises), reducing over-arousal and aggressive tendencies over time.

We must include, that not all dogs have the behaviours required to enjoy scent work, and that is okay. But for those that do, I hope you feel proud of the positive and lasting impact you are having on your dog’s life! 🐾👏

15/12/2024

“Would you please settle down! It’s 8pm!”
“This dog is ball obsessed!”
“Why is this dog barking at me! I don’t know what you want!!”
Find yourself having these conversations with your dog all the time?

Maybe you should take up Scentwork with your dog- and what better way to start than with a qualified detection dog handler?

This 6 week course is £100 and you can have one evening a week where you and your dog work together, have fun and then go home with a sleepy dog - post class nap guaranteed! Over the 6 weeks your dog will learn how to search, identify and indicate on KONG in different search types and will finish with a friendly time competition!

If you’re not sure- look at my reviews and my website!
These dogs come out so happy and focussed it can help with so many issues at home- demand barking, restlessness, reactivity and lack of bond with your dog!

Contact me for a booking form - email is preferred😊 There are only 5 left and it’s first come first served! If the demand is there I may open another class! Classes in Kendal

01/03/2024

Attention all Kong Sniffer Dogs 🙌🏼🥚
To celebrate everyone’s hard work, we would like to invite everyone that has trained on Kong scent detection to join our Easter Sniff Off!

This is a great opportunity for you to have fun whilst you practice your search and indication skills, train alongside others and possibly meet new people….
and last but definitely not least…
it’s a chance for you to win a prize up to £20 for the dog that scores the highest in points with the quickest times!!!! ⭐️🥳

Activities will include…
🥚 Egg hunt - search round
🐓 Chicken Run - distance round
🐰 Bunny Hop - indication round

This is open to everyone who has worked with Kong hides, no matter whether you trained in a 1-2-1 or group class.
You have all worked incredibly hard and brought so much enthusiasm to every session so this is my thank you to everyone who has started their scent detection training with us so far.

Our current group classes have already been notified with sign ups already underway.
This is your chance to secure your place or book in some 1-2-1s ahead of this event so you can take part.

This event is £10 per dog
Let us know if you will be joining us!

07/01/2024

MUZZLE CONDITIONING USING SCENT WORK

Did you know that scent work is a fun activity you can use to positively muzzle train your dog…
Muzzled dogs will succeed in scent work just as well as dogs without them!

🌟In the coming days I will be producing a UKSD inspired training video to help any of my followers who would want to muzzle train their dog easily using scent work. 🎥📸

Please message our page and I will happily send you our video with virtual 1-2-1 guidance for free 📲

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Muzzle training is important for any dog and can save them much stress if it was ever suddenly needed.

* Muzzled dogs are not “bad” dogs! A properly fitted and conditioned muzzle is a sign of a good owner.
* Muzzles are used for more than aggression. (All XL-bully dogs must now wear a muzzle in public from the commencement of the ban.)
* A muzzle might be required in case of an emergency like a broken bone. Getting your dog used to the tool first can avoid adding extra stress in those difficult moments.
* When conditioned with positive associations, a muzzle does not cause a dog discomfort or fear.
* Sometimes a muzzle is necessary to keep everyone safe during a training process.

I hope this video will help anyone who is considering a different way to muzzle condition their dog.

02/01/2024

🚨 For those who have asked for a Saturday Bronze class, I hope you will be happy to hear that we have listened and have secured Sniffer Dog Saturdays! 🥳🥳

We will take your dog from beginner right round to searching like a real Sniffer Dog. 🐕

These 6-week group classes will take place at the same time each week. (Message us for the timings)

By the end, you will complete a search trial and receive a UK Sniffer Dog’s official certificate and rosette! There will be an extra prize for first place. 🥇

Who’s this for?!
• Young puppies with a lot of energy to burn - as long as they've finished their vaccines you can bring them along
• Adolescent dogs who are beginning to test the boundaries and would benefit from more focus
• Over aroused dogs who have endless energy to burn
• Working breeds of dogs in need of an activity to keep them busy
• Elderly dogs who are not as mobile as they once were but who still have the drive to be active
• Dogs recovering from surgery or injuries
• Great for nervous dogs - using their noses is like a having safety blanket & is great confidence building
• Reactive dogs that are undergoing training - scent is a great tool to help you redirect your dog's focus

Dogs will be kept on leads throughout this class.

Message our page to enquire and secure your place 🚨

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from Wild & Kind K9 ♥️
I hope everyone has the most wonderful day filled with memories and happiness 🎄
Also- give your dog some sweet potato and turkey and a big cuddle from me 🐾
Love you all and thank you so much for an amazing 2023 ♥️

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Windermere

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

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https://wildandkindk9.wixsite.com/dogs

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What I do with my high energy dog on a rainy day ☔️ Unfortunately it’s not the answer you were hoping for 😂 Yes I walk my dog even on horrible days- no initially she did not want to walk but once we got out (as you can see) she was a happy little blob! I may do some training or give her a licky mat but honestly those 20 minutes of freedom have given her what she needs today so I am happy, as is she! I don’t expect her to be well behaved in the house if I don’t give her an opportunity to burn off some of that energy, if she still chooses to misbehave (which hasn’t happened), I know I probably haven’t met her needs. Happy new year 🥳 #dog #dogtraininguk #dogtraining #dogbehaviour #dogbehaviourist #highenergydog #mentalenrichment #physicalenrichment