Super Canine - Dog Training

03/01/2025

"We are not restricted to following a certain training ideology or method, we put the dog's welfare (including long term welfare) above everything else. In situations where we need to use some form of aversives to change behaviour, we can competently use them with none of the risks of emotional or behavioural ‘fallout’. Every training plan is presented to the dog's owner to make an informed decision based on the costs and benefits ratio.

We are firm advocates of the LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) approach to training. Our methods utilise positive reinforcement and various types of differential reinforcement and science based techniques to modify behaviour.

​A lot of our training system is based around play and the impact games with objectives, rules and penalties can have over many dogs. Our training is fundamentally about building trust and cooperation in your dog. Play, in the way that we use it, is radically different from most other dog training professionals. Play is recognised as one of the 7 primary emotions as discovered by Jaak Panksepp (neuroscientist and psychobiologist).

Ultimately we work with the dogs genetic makeup and formulate our training around the individual dog to achieve outstanding results." - Super Canine - Dog Training position statement

08/10/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh94koyA0E8

Here is Sheba's short before and after video. Although I should have gotten more before videos as her aggression was quite extreme when I received her! She is doing so well now though with the owners! She really was an absolute joy to work with!

Sheba was a joy to train and work with. Super happy dog once her undesirable behaviours were stopped. Best wishes,William Chandler-DuffHead TrainerWeb: super...

05/10/2024

https://www.supercanine.co.uk/post/simple-hack-for-sparkling-white-teeth-especially-if-your-dog-eats-kibble

Vet offices are overrun by dogs with dental health issues. If I were a gambling man, I would probably say more than ever. This might be due to a whole variety of things, however probably the main reason being heavily processed kibble. I am not a canine nutritionist, so I am certainly not going to gi...

01/10/2024

This Shiba Inu was a pleasure to work with. Just went to visit her owners a few days ago - fantastic effort they have put in and she is a happy playful super stable dog! Here is their fantastic review:

As a soon-to-be veterinarian, I cannot recommend William’s training enough—it’s been an absolute game changer for me and my dog. My dog developed severe resource-guarding behavior around food, which eventually spiraled into unpredictable aggression towards other dogs, especially when food was involved. Walks became stressful, and I was constantly on edge, afraid of what might trigger her next outburst. It got to the point where I couldn’t even take her to places we once loved—restaurants, supermarkets, anywhere dogs were allowed—because her behavior became too erratic.

Things reached a breaking point when she started guarding our bed and I no longer recognized the dog I once knew. At home, she was sweet and affectionate, but around food or other dogs, she became a different dog entirely. I felt helpless, unsure if we could ever return to the life we once enjoyed.

That’s when I reached out to William, and I’m so thankful I did. From the moment we talked, he assured me he could help, and he truly delivered on that promise. His expertise, combined with the fact that he has well-trained dogs of his own, gave me confidence that he could tackle both the food aggression and issues with other dogs.

After a month of training with William, my dog came back transformed. The aggressive behaviors disappeared completely. She’s more obedient than ever, and William even went above and beyond, working on her recall and other commands. Most importantly, he equipped me with the tools to maintain her new behavior long-term.

I had almost resigned myself to thinking this problem would never go away, but William has given us a second chance. Our walks, visits, and outings are enjoyable again, and I can’t express how grateful I am. William didn’t just train my dog—he changed both of our lives. Thank you, Will, for everything!

30/09/2024

Another great video by Jamie Penrith exposing what an absolute disgrace the RSPCA is to our country.

Here is a recording of a LIVE video Jamie Penrith of The Association of Responsible Dog Owners (joinardo.com) put out on his own Facebook business page - Ta...

20/08/2024

Anyone else going? Should be a super interesting event. Always good to learn from the top 0.1% of trainers.