Clever K9s

08/10/2025

It’s hard to be a perfect dog walker. We can all be criticised at times.

Along with our dog walking partners at Kindred K9s we have been accredited by the Modern Dog Walkers Association (MDWA) of which we have been members for some months now.

The training they gave is excellent and based on the knowledge and hard won experiences of individuals who are subject matter experts of the institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT).

If you are a dog walker, or are thinking about it, you really should consider the MDWA. Knowledge of, and the application of, industry standards is crucial for the best working experiences.

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Professional Dog Walking Course

08/10/2025

Three portraits from yesterday. These are the three who were happy to pose! However, Puffin would only show me her bum!!😂🤣

Storm is the lurcher who is posing best. Derek wanted an action shot. Off camera we have Mable and Duke who wouldn’t pose / losers!

08/10/2025

As part of our Rescue to Recall Project we have provided free training for Honey and her new Mum & Dad. She is currently receiving fantastic care with her new family and is living her best life. She was a very young pup when rescued by Aireworth Dogs in Need. She is believed to be a GSD x and she is a beautiful dog. Her new family are doing a great job of training her meaning that we are mainly providing just some tips and pointers.

You can see her walking close focus in this video. We were teaching her to sit for lead attachment/removal. This video shows how quickly she learned it. After just one demonstration she was auto sitting for her mum each time the cue was given.

Our next steps will be aimed at group socialisation and a “big day out” where she will meet two or three of our regular walking packs.

You can also see her playing with Elliot. He’s the same age, learning fast and loving life.

06/10/2025

Beautiful autumn colours in woodland near Harden. Fred the whippet and Elliott the young collie playing well.

04/10/2025

I usually think about adverse weather issues being a risk when out and about walking dogs. Here is an equally valid set of risks to consider.

04/10/2025

https://cleverk9s.co.uk/adverse-weather-conditions/

Adverse weather is a danger to you and your dog’s safety. Such as heavy rain, snow, high winds, flooding, storms or extreme temperatures that can disrupt normal activities and pose risks to h…

02/10/2025

You people do not understand the hardships of working with dogs…..

02/10/2025

Go wild in the country….2 x Large (Derek &Hunter), 3 x Medium (Bruce, Barney and Herbie) and 1 x small (Duke). A lot of dogs with the environment, training, focus on their handler and pack making them easily manageable. This is the beauty of walking dogs in groups. So many pluses for the dogs’ mental health.

02/10/2025

Little Doll, Eddie the Doodle and Cheeky Faced Ruby.

01/10/2025

The excellent Mr Buster, wondering about what he is looking at!