K9 Greatness

12/01/2025

Could this change your mind?

In this video we talk to internationally renowned Animal Behaviour and Welfare scientist Dr. Stephanie Yue Cottee. Dr. Cottee gives her thoughts on the use o...

11/01/2025

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08/01/2025

Does this dog look suppressed? Make your own mind up

04/01/2025

Seems legit!! 🤣🤣

01/01/2025

❤️Free two hour session❤️

I'm going to give away one free, two hour session to anyone that's facing massive reactivity issues and doesn't know where to turn.

All I'm asking is that you like this post, and share it. At the end of the month I'll announce the winner and you'll be booked in at a time that suits you!

The last time I did this Susan Slade was the winner!

31/12/2024

There are many way to train a dog!

There are also as many trainers that will leave you feeling you should eat an orange, the way you eat an apple ( think about that).

I don't hide anything I do. It's all there for everyone to see. I believe this is the only way for my clients to understand how I can help them.

You've spent 1,2,3 years going over the same s**t with your dog. You've spent a lot of time stressing. Avoiding walks. Avoiding crowds.

Make 2025 the year you choose to make changes, as you pay either way. It's not just the dog that needs to change, it's your mindset.

I hope the new years brings you the best years with your dog!

Happy new year...

24/12/2024

I'd like to wish all my clients and followers a very Happy Christmas. Even I have chosen to have a couple days off. 🤪🤪

21/12/2024

21/12/2024

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Welcome to the latest TWC podcast, where we challenge one of the most controversial and misleading documents in the dog training industry: the AVSAB position statement on training methods. Force-free trainers often uphold this statement as the ultimate authority, claiming it represents a scientific consensus that should dictate the industry’s practices. But we believe this statement is not only flawed but also dangerous and unethical. Today, we got together to examine its weaknesses and set the record straight!

Joining me are three exceptional experts with unparalleled experience in dog training, breeding, and behavioral science:

First, Stephanie Cottee, an animal behavior and welfare scientist, researcher, and co-owner of Black Kraken K9. Stephanie combines her scientific expertise with practical experience as a working German Shepherd trainer and breeder, bringing a unique perspective to the conversation.

Next, Dr. Stewart Hilliard, a behavioral neuroscientist with a PhD and 45 years of experience in training and breeding working dogs. Much of his career has been devoted to military dog training, establishing him as one of the foremost authorities in the field.

Finally, Michael Ellis, a legendary trainer with 45 years of experience. In the past Michael has spent over a decade giving seminars for police, sport, and search-and-rescue dog handlers. He’s the founder of the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers, which he has run for 15 years, and a breeder of exceptional Belgian Malinois.

Together, we dissect the AVSAB position statement, reveal its contradictions, and discuss the true science and ethics behind effective dog training.

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16/12/2024

Who would have guessed 🤣🤣🙈

Dogs generally pull about 60 per cent harder on a leash when wearing a padded harness compared with a collar, even when the equipment is marketed as “anti pull” – putting the people walking them at risk of injury.

Some dogs – especially smaller breeds – pull with a force more than twice their body weight on the collar, potentially damaging their throats, says Erin Perry at Southern Illinois University.

“It’s really very shocking,” she says. “The dogs are almost choking themselves on that collar repeatedly. But the harnesses in our study just didn’t inhibit pulling in any way, and that’s definitely a wake-up call – especially because of the risk to owners.”

Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2459747-dogs-pull-harder-on-the-leash-when-they-wear-a-harness-than-a-collar/

Image: CBCK-Christine/Alamy

14/12/2024

ANIMAL TRAINING BY PLANTS

If holly (Ilex aquifolium) leaves are being nibbled by deer, the plant switches its internal code to make its leaves spiky when they regrow. On taller holly trees where deer are present, the upper leaves (which are out of reach) will often have smooth edges, while the lower leaves will be prickly.

The same phenomenon can be seen in East Africa. Where large predators are common, and impala numbers are reduced, acacia trees are thorn-free. But where predators are rare, acacia trees grow thorns to keep impala and other antelopes at bay.

09/12/2024

In a state of arousal, your dog struggles to process information.

Stop the arousal.