Archer K9

30/09/2025

Happy 1st birthday to Jet!

In the midst of being very busy, missed the wee tinkers birthday!

Jet has very recently begun his protection training and will be available as a family protection dog in 2026 when he is ready.

He's had a great 1st year. Focusing on his obedience and environemtal training this dog has proven himself in:

School visits surrounded by hundreds of children;
Multiple care home visits taking fuss from elderly residents;
Busy environments such as town centres and events such as the Driffield show;
The great outdoors meeting livestock;
Pubs, restaurants and cafes.

He's a very confident lad who is going to make an amazing family protection dog.

Post your pictures of when you first got your puppy!

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30/09/2025

What a nanny culture/nation we have become. My dogs love a stick, is this going to make you give up throwing sticks? 😙

Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of throwing sticks for their pets.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4874Ghm

26/09/2025

I am happy to announce for those who dont know that our very own Muzzle Queen has returned from the States a Mrs! Big congratulations to Liss & Dave!

This weekends classes:-

Friday: Beverley Street Training, 630pm Saturday Market.

Saturday

HULL - East Park (bandstand meet)

8am - Reactive Dog Class & General Obedience
9am - Puppies and Young Dogs

Archer K9 HQ

8am - Advanced Obedience
10.15am - Reactive Dog Class

Sunday Archer K9 HQ

9am - Puppy class and socialisation

For bookings https://booking.appointy.com/Archerk9

24/09/2025

Appalling. Bound to be 1 of 2 things. Hunch - A dog that they have abonded/strayed is in there(probably a lurcher or something) or they want dogs for a dog fighting ring. This trio are lower than a snakes belly.

Last night we were absolutely appalled and alarmed after being notified by our security company that there were 3 men walking around on site wearing balaclavas. 😡

We are all aware that these men were clearly up to no good and we dread to think of what it is they had planned, had they not been startled by the security alert. 😞

They were mainly focused on our dogs and could be seen on the cctv looking into each kennel.

Our site is fully fenced, however, we have an old fence that needs replacing that is lower than the rest and we believe this is where they gained access. 🙁

We are now fundraising so that we can get new fencing along this section to create more of a deterrent and to implement more security measures to try and prevent this from happening again. We were lucky this time that they got spooked but we can’t rely on luck forever.

If anyone noticed anything of suspicion around Pinfold, South Cave yesterday evening from around 7.15pm - 8.50pm, please let us know.

Also if anyone is able to donate any money, no matter how small, to go towards us getting new fencing in place and increased security measures then we would be truly grateful 💙

Here are our 3 lovely culprits in action 😠

22/09/2025

Think your dog’s heelwork is sharp? Let’s level it up…

In this tutorial, I’m breaking down exactly how I taught Loki (Dutch Shepherd x Malinois) to walk backwards in heel position. It’s not just a flashy move: it sharpens focus, improves body awareness, and builds precision into your obedience.

Keep in mind: muscle memory takes weeks or even months to properly build, so don’t expect perfection overnight. If you’ve got a young dog that’s still growing, be mindful. Walking backwards is physically demanding and can tire their hips out quickly, so it should only be practised in short bursts.

I take you step by step: from the foundation to the polish, showing you how to make it clear, fun and achievable for your own dog.

If you want your heelwork to stand out, this is the skill you didn’t know you needed.

👉 Watch the full breakdown, try it with your dog, and let me know in the comments how you get on. Full Video available on facebook, tiktok and youtube.

22/09/2025

Ever had one of those days where you just want to throw in the towel and give up on training your dog? Yeah, me too. And I’m a professional dog trainer.

There are days when training feels impossible. Days when your dog seems to have forgotten everything they’ve ever learned, when they stare at you blankly or push every single one of your buttons. Days when they act stubborn, distracted, or downright ignorant. And honestly, sometimes it’s not even about the dog, it’s about me.

I’ll admit it: I lose my patience. I get frustrated. And when that happens, the best thing I can do isn’t to push through, but to pause. I put the dog back in the van, take a breath, and reset. Because here’s the truth: training doesn’t fall apart because of one tough session. It falls apart when we let frustration take the wheel.

The hardest part isn’t the dog. It’s us. It’s our patience. It’s our consistency. It’s how we choose to respond when things don’t go to plan. And that’s the very reason dog training grows us as people just as much as it grows our dogs.

So no, don’t give up because it’s hard. Hard is where the growth happens. For both of you. Every rough session is teaching you something: about communication, about resilience, about self-control. And every time you choose to try again tomorrow instead of giving up completely, you’re proving to yourself and your dog that you can do this.

If you’re struggling, take a break. Reset. Come back later with a fresh mind. But don’t quit. You owe it to yourself and your dog to keep going.

Tell me, have you ever had one of those sessions where you wanted to just give up? What did you do to push through? Share it in the comments, because someone else might need to hear your story today.

21/09/2025

The Dunning Kruger Dog Expert

Every now and then the internet gives us a gem: a self-proclaimed expert who knows absolutely nothing yet argues like they’ve got credentials. Our latest keyboard warrior is an agility trainer who thinks protection dogs are “taught to bite.” That’s about as daft as saying we teach dolphins how to swim or humans how to breathe. Anyone who’s handled a Malinois puppy knows biting begins almost as soon as they walk. It’s instinct. Genetics. Not something taught. What we actually do is harness that drive, shape it, train control, safety, purpose. But try explaining nuance to someone who treats YouTube comments as evidence.

Enter Dunning-Kruger effect: people with the least knowledge being the most confident. Our agility friend is a classic case. Loads of certainty. Zero awareness of how little she understands.

She even suggested Malinois might be banned “because of people like me,” as though my dogs aren’t proven around crowds. They are. Kids, noise, chaos - tested and steady. Much more than I can say about her hot takes.

Let’s be blunt. This isn’t about protection dogs. It’s about someone desperate to have a say in something she hardly grasps. Agility might be her world but protection work is mine. She leapt in without checking the depth and now flounders.

Free tip: if you don’t know what you’re talking about, just shut up. Otherwise you risk looking as stupid as a snorkel on a goldfish.

Top 3 worst things about social media and dogs:

1. Keyboard warriors with zero experience thinking they’re experts

2. People who confuse opinion with fact

3. Trainers who spend more time on Facebook arguments than actually working dogs

Watch the video. See Malinois pups doing what they do. Then decide who to believe: people who live this work or the peanut gallery shouting from the sidelines.

Want the real truth about working dogs? Follow me. Share this video. Let’s drown the noise of “experts” who flap their gums instead of doing the work.

20/09/2025

Dog on a harness. Says it all. No doubt another "R+ only" trained dog. Harnesses are exclusively and only for where you want or need to encourage oppositional reflex and also increase agression whilst simultaneously reducing ability to control a dog.