Fort k9

Fort K9, building solid foundations for dogs through modern up to date training methods. My aim is to inspire you to be the best.owner/trainer you can be.

Proudly sponsored by Just for Friends Dog food. Based in Cumbria , available nationwide.

07/12/2024

In November, Zen participated in filming a commercial for Porsche alongside another collie, Diva. She displayed exceptional dedication and professionalism throughout the entire day. Despite challenging conditions, including working with a drone overhead, managing sheep unfamiliar with dogs, and maintaining control at a significant distance from me while holding sheep on a road as a Porsche drove toward her, Zen performed flawlessly. She seamlessly collaborated with the actors, camera crew, and the other dog without any issues. Zen has truly matured into an extraordinary dog, carrying on the legacy of my previous collies, all of whom excelled in media and TV work.

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Here is the advert, blink and you'll miss her 😆

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22/11/2024

3rd Place for Zenny at the Nursery sheepdog trial today. Powered by Just for friends dog food.

10/11/2024

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07/11/2024

Brightside Keep the Faith having her proper go at this sheepdog thing at 4.5 months old. Think she's a natural. Powered by just for friends dog food.

06/11/2024

03/11/2024

5th for Zenny today at the nursery trial if only we'd got penned like the rest in the line up. One day it will all come together at the same time , we can only hope 😆. She's bounced back into great condition thanks to just for friends dog food.

30/10/2024

4th in Trawden Nursery trial last Saturday for Zen. We thought we'd finally start getting our act together again 😆

20/10/2024

Out and about with Faith after Zen’s sheepdog trial, and lately, I’ve been feeling a lot of pressure to let others handle her in trials. Some people believe others could do a better job with her now. Maybe they could. Maybe her abilities have surpassed mine, and I’m holding her back from winning. But the truth is, she’s at this level because of the time and effort I’ve poured into her since she was 12 weeks old. We’ve built a bond that’s unbreakable, a bond that comes from truly knowing each other, as I do with every dog I choose to bring into my life. It’s a personal commitment I make, so when the time comes to say goodbye, I can rest knowing I gave that dog the best life possible.

For me, it’s always been about the journey I share with my dogs. The spontaneous van trips, the quiet moments spent in a café, the countless hours of training in different sports when no one’s watching. It’s about building a strong, trusting relationship, setting new goals, and enjoying each other’s company along the way. Over the last 20+ years, we’ve collected our fair share of rosettes and trophies, and while those are nice to have, they’re not the end goal. What truly matters to me is the growth we experience together, regardless of the challenges. The real satisfaction comes from knowing that the dog they’ve become is a reflection of the time, care, and bond we’ve created.

In the 12 months we’ve been trialling, I’ve seen real improvement. We’ve picked up wins and placements, and that’s part of what makes dog sports so interesting—there’s always something new to face. Sometimes, you need to reach out to the experts, gather advice, and then put a plan in place to tackle those challenges. That’s the essence of the process—if everything were easy and we always knew exactly what was going on in our dogs’ minds from the start, it wouldn’t be nearly as rewarding.

Sure, Zen might perform better if she worked as a sheepdog every day, but that’s not the life we live. However she still enjoys full days of farm work and I'm lucky and grateful she gets to work sheep most days.

What’s important to me is that my dogs are happy, content, and thriving in the life I’ve created for them. I take pride in raising them from the start, shaping them into more than just pets—they are family.

This brings me to why I’m documenting Faith’s training journey. Having raised military puppies and top-level sport dogs, I know what I can do from the very beginning to help build the foundation for their success. It’s about setting them up to thrive, not just in competition, but in life.

03/10/2024

18/09/2024

It's a dogs life powered by pet foods

17/09/2024

Another working day for Zen powered by Just For Friends pet foods

11/09/2024

Oh my days might of met my match with this little thing first training session and she smashed the objective within a couple of mins. She's wild but oh so clever. Filming all her training for Fort k9, powered by just for friends pet foods.

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Brightside Keep the Faith having her proper go at this sheepdog thing at 4.5 months old. Think she's a natural. #sheepdog #dogtrainer #dogtraining #workingdog #doglife #doglover #PuppyTraining #bordercollie Powered by just for friends dog food.

Out and about with Faith after Zen’s sheepdog trial, and lately, I’ve been feeling a lot of pressure to let others handle her in trials. Some people believe others could do a better job with her now. Maybe they could. Maybe her abilities have surpassed mine, and I’m holding her back from winning. But the truth is, she’s at this level because of the time and effort I’ve poured into her since she was 12 weeks old. We’ve built a bond that’s unbreakable, a bond that comes from truly knowing each other, as I do with every dog I choose to bring into my life. It’s a personal commitment I make, so when the time comes to say goodbye, I can rest knowing I gave that dog the best life possible. For me, it’s always been about the journey I share with my dogs. The spontaneous van trips, the quiet moments spent in a café, the countless hours of training in different sports when no one’s watching. It’s about building a strong, trusting relationship, setting new goals, and enjoying each other’s company along the way. Over the last 20+ years, we’ve collected our fair share of rosettes and trophies, and while those are nice to have, they’re not the end goal. What truly matters to me is the growth we experience together, regardless of the challenges. The real satisfaction comes from knowing that the dog they’ve become is a reflection of the time, care, and bond we’ve created. In the 12 months we’ve been trialling, I’ve seen real improvement. We’ve picked up wins and placements, and that’s part of what makes dog sports so interesting—there’s always something new to face. Sometimes, you need to reach out to the experts, gather advice, and then put a plan in place to tackle those challenges. That’s the essence of the process—if everything were easy and we always knew exactly what was going on in our dogs’ minds from the start, it wouldn’t be nearly as rewarding. Sure, Zen might perform better if she worked as a sheepdog every day, bu

15 week old Faith learning to work in a new environment and distractions. Get in touch to find out how to follow Faith’s training journey online with Fortk9. Training that is fun for dog and owner #powered by Justforfriends pet foods #dogs #dogsoftiktok #doglifestyle #fortk9 #dogtrainer #DogTraining #bordercollie #puppytraining

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Still nice and settled , resting up ready for puppies #sheepdog #bordercollie #dogtrainer #fortk9 #puppylife #whelping #fortk9 #justforfriendspetfoods #dogsofinstagram #dogslife

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Happy Armed Forces Day for yesterday. To all those serving. Past, present and future. We are a different breed. A cut above the rest. #armedforces #ArmedForcesDay #army #military #doghandler