Yes K9

08/12/2025

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05/12/2025

When we started training, there was no chance of being able to have the lead so settled as Bertie was just desperate to get home and wouldn’t focus on sniffing
So getting small moments of loose leads and even being able to enjoy the environment is such a big deal for him!

05/12/2025

One thing Bertie has never had to worry about is another dog!
Having Sasha out today was actually interesting to see, he actually was more settled, more willing to interact with new people etc. he even took a treat from my niece today!

04/12/2025

Toffee and Rafa are temporarily joining me for walks!
As you can tell, Rafa was really excited to get a treat 🤣

03/12/2025

It was never intentional to have a group walk of only black Labradors, but here we are! 😅

03/12/2025

Happy gotcha day Izzy! 11 years of chaos and I wouldn’t have it any other way❤️
As I’m sure most of you know, Izzy is a rescue dog (as is Sasha!). We have no background in her other than she was found on the streets and was looking pretty thin. Izzy apparently didn’t have any severe issues, however I come to the conclusion it’s because she had shut down in rescue kennels due to high stress. When she came home, she was actually pretty aggressive towards men…. And Sasha when there was food on the go… she would also be climbing onto my shoulders if there was a dog near by
Yet, she loved being around horses! My guess is she was born on a farm, cause being at the stables has always been her safety blanket (same really!)

Besides that point… Izzy is the biggest reason I don’t scream from the rooftops that everyone needs to rescue. Rescues are the most amazing companions, but the last thing they need(same with any animal) is to be bounced from home to home, because someone gets it on a whim because they look adorable or feel sorry for them, only to be thrown back in because it turns out they have an issue etc. especially as dogs can pick up issues in rescues that they’ve never had before, down to how their life completely flips upside down and how stressful kennels can be(no fault of the rescues of course who are doing their best!). So as much as I would love every dog to have a home, I would rather it be a home that knows for definite they won’t bounce them back no matter what!

But in my opinion, nervous dogs like Izzy make the best friends. She may have brought a lot of tears over the years down to how difficult she was in the beginning, but you gain that trust and she will be the most loyal dog in the world for you!

Lastly, we obviously nearly lost her this year due to her suddenly falling so ill with vestibular disease. Ever since then, she has been doing really well. She does live with a permanent head tilt, which just makes her look even more adorable 🥹

05/11/2025

Here's a few tips for keeping those pets safe and comfortable this evening.

Give long lasting chews/kongs/likkimats- Chewing and licking is naturally calming for dogs so giving these opportunities can help lower their stress

Turn the tv up to dull the outside noise

Walk early to avoid the risk of being out when the highest amount of fireworks are going off. Keep your dog on a lead at all times. Even the most confident dog can get a fright and bolt.

Play music- Tikki drums or calming music has proven effectiveness for some dogs to reduce stress. Radio stations like forth 1 are playing music specifically for tonight.

Play games- By playing games with your dog can distract them from focusing on the fireworks.

Reasure your dog- NO it will not make their fear worse.

Create a den- this could be leaving a cupboard open, setting up a crate with blankets over it, the back of your sofa, the bathroom etc. Dogs can feel safe and secure in small spaces so giving them places they can go to hide is important.

No matter how your dog reacts tonight we hope it's a safe evening for all.

31/10/2025

Sasha getting the chance to just be a dog and enjoy socialising with others, instead of working 😂
Izzy never had much interest in interacting with other dogs, so Sasha getting to do so was a little more limited. Now that Izzy is unable to walk as far as she used to, I’ve decided to start taking Sasha out on some of my group walks, so that she can have better opportunities to socialise and be able to do much further walks!

29/10/2025

9 years ago, Smudge joined the yes k9 family! Look at the difference in him 😭

Smudge is a quirky boy, he’s super friendly with everyone, yet at the same time gets so confused when a dog tries to play with him. He keeps you on your toes, one minute he’s right behind you, the next he’s suddenly vanished into the trees and you just need to hope he’s close by 😂 he just loves exploring but thankfully he will always come straight back for a biscuit!
Whilst he can be a bit wild and loves to take off and explore, he actually is a very quiet dog overall, he just keeps himself to himself and doesn’t bother anyone!
It’s been such a pleasure to walk Smudge all these years ❤️

24/10/2025

Izzy is practically deaf, which means that of course using my voice doesn’t do anything when I want communicate with her. Thankfully though, we also train using hand signs/body movements so we are able to continue doing her favourite tricks or so she knows when I want her to move away or come towards me.

It’s a great to ensure your dog is able to respond to both voice and hand signs separate from one another, so if your pets ever do lose either eye sight or hearing then you are still able to communicate with them successfully!

I also just want to show that Izzy is just a little quirky 🥹

23/10/2025