AK K9

Specialising in encouraging calm and creating harmony between dog and owner. Dog Trainer, providing face to face, online and group sessions.
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Group classes are currently being held in private field in Alvechurch, Worcestershire). Private sessions can be held in your home, public areas (for exposure training) and AK K9's private field.

09/11/2024

Effective Communication Workshop

11:00 30th November

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Do you want to learn how to better communicate with your dog? Come along to the workshop and I’ll show you how.

Email [email protected] to enquire

Limited spaces

01/10/2024

Celebrate autumn by spending the day at the AK K9 Training Facility for a Barn Hunt Workshop.

31/08/2024

Crates are cruel …

Nellie: hold my beer!

If done correctly, so that a positive association is made, crate training is absolutely fantastic for dogs! A crate provides a safe space and an off switch. So frickin helpful for you AND your dog!

31/08/2024

Crate training is so cruel….

Nellie: hold my beer 🍻

If conditioned correctly, crates are absolutely fantastic. They provide safety, an off switch and help with threshold training.

23/08/2024

Catch Up Sunday Dates

Email or WhatsApp me to book in. You must be a client of AK K9 to attend and (unless agreed otherwise) you must have touched base with me within the last 6 months.

£40 per dog

What is Catch Up Sunday?
- a hybrid of workshop/seminar/group class/walk
- in a private and secure location (AK K9 Training Facility, Heathton, Claverley - approx 10 minute drive from Bridgnorth)
- approx 2 hours long
- sometimes we go to the local pub after

30/07/2024

Barn Hunt Workshop is fast approaching!!

Email to book on.

There are still a few remaining slots, for various times throughout the day.

18/07/2024

Train your dogs so they join you in (almost) everything, if you want them to.

Olive and Nellie joined me for my tattoo session with .tattoo at today.

I had part of my second sleeve done today, focussing around my darling Bebe’s nose and paw print (swipe for photos). Thank you to for taking these prints shortly after my girl passed away on the operating table.

It was a fantastic opportunity to continue counter conditioning and desensitising Olive to sudden and loud noises, with the comfort blanket of Nellie. They both did fantastically. Even with Nel getting fidgety (due to pain and discomfort from her injured leg) and Olive being in a brand new environment with quite a few sudden noises (passers bye).

27/06/2024

Pack life update 🐾♥️🐾

I've been putting regular updates on my stories, and telling anyone who will listen 🤣🫣 but here is an official pack update:

All three of my dogs can be out of command together now AND be comfortable!

They are not left unattended longer than me nipping to the toilet (my choice, not necessarily a good idea for other dogs that have been through a similar situation), but even when something startles them (not often) there is no fallout.

I was, most definitely was, prepared to not have my girls be able to be together again. I had everything in place. However, I am so happy to say that my pack can indeed be together now. They aren't going on long adventures together, due to Nel's leg. But we do potter together around Stourport Marina most days.

What is extremely important to mention is the following:
ALL of my dogs still get 1:1 time with me. Even though they can be a unit again, they still get alone time with me - for chilling; playing; focussed training and walking.

**** Gid and Nel chose to share this place bed with Xena, when I brought some food out into the garden. Xena, bless her, didn't object to having a fluffy tail in her face and being bulldozed by Nellie 🫣🤣 She is back to being her patient sweet self ♥️♥️

🐁🐁🐁🐁Abi of AK K9 is now a Instructor 🎓Our first Workshop Day is 7th July!!Email akk9dogtraining@gmail.com to book inRea...

13/06/2024

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Abi of AK K9 is now a Instructor 🎓

Our first Workshop Day is 7th July!!

Email [email protected] to book in

Reactive (and aggressive) dogs are welcome. However, please let me know in your email if this is the case.

XL Bully's are also most definitely welcome 🤗

You do not need any experience to take part. Just come and have fun 🐁🐁 (live rats are not used)

11/05/2024

Sometimes I do actually wear clothes that aren't intended for the gym or training dogs 😂🤭

16/04/2024

Commemorating Beebs ✨💔💔✨

My darling girl's 1 year Gotcha Day is fast approaching. This Saturday (20th April) in fact.

I was adamant that I would have this day off, to lose myself in nature, with the dogs, and commemorate my sweet little munchkin who should be enjoying life as a 1 year old; showing everyone what a bloody amazing dog she is. I had her birthday (February) off, but honestly it didn't help.

So, after chatting to my regular clients (I love the AK K9 Community that is blossoming 🌸) this morning, I've decided to host AK K9's first Neutrality Walk, of 2024; in the Wyre Forest (Button Oak area); on 20th April.

15:00 meet.

Exact location will be sent, upon booking.

Come along to enjoy the forest; work on neutrality; enjoy your dog; pick my brains; be around like minded people; and celebrate Beebs 🌲🐾✨🌲

Open to AK K9 Clients only. Whatsapp me to book on.

Photo credit: Taken last August. Only two months before sweet girl passed away.

11/04/2024

✨ Impulse control ✨

If you haven't taught impulse control to your dog(s), you might think "that's impossible" regarding them being able to control themselves around a toy/food/people/other dogs/livestock/other animals.

However, it most definitely is possible! You just have to start simple and build from there and work out the best approach and best motivators for your individual dog.

Giddy absolutely LOVES playing with a flirt pole/long soft tug. He'll even do backflips for it (not advised). However, he can successfully leave it be (even when it is on his paws/face/flying around him/being used with another dog), because I have taught him how.

Some dogs will get the hang of impulse control around triggers and mitigators quicker than others. However ALL (mentally sound) dogs can learn this skill. Meaning a safer, happier dog, and a better relationship for you.

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Don't know where to start? Contact me on [email protected] or my website (link in bio).

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NB: Availability on the website isn't necessarily set in stone. If you can't see anything that works for you on said website, contact me directly and I'll see what I can do.

08/04/2024

You CAN and SHOULD be able to enjoy your walks/trips out with your dog(s)!

Spring is a wonderful season (they all are, but the burst of life in Spring is something else, don't you agree?). It's such a shame to see owners who aren't able to enjoy being outside with their dog(s), especially with everything blooming around us.

If you aren't able to do so at the moment, use the clocks and season changing as a motivator to do something about it. Get in touch with a trainer and start changing the narrative of your time with your dog outside.

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Reminder:

I am based in Stourport, Worcestershire and cover the surrounding areas (e.g. Hartlebury, Kidderminster, Wolverley, Sturbridge, Worcester, Birmingham etc). My Training Facility is in Heathton, Claverley (Shropshire/Staffordshire) and I even regularly travel to clients in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.

Clients can travel to my local area (Stourport) or my Facility, for 1:1's (1, 1.5, 2 hours, Half Day, Full Training Day, Bootcamp) OR (depending on location, my availability, and what is appropriate for the dog and owner, I can travel to clients. I also provide other services:

- Livestock Aversion (working closely with my own sheep and goats at my facility)
- School (dedicated training time, just me and your dog; for half or full day; both in Stourport and Facility)
- Walk & Train (focussed training walk 1 hour)
- Residential Stays (focussed training whilst living with me for weeks/months)
- Neutrality Walks
- Offlead Pack Walks
- Catch Up Sundays

- New services to be announced soon 👀👀👀

26/02/2024

Should your dog be allowed on the furniture?

The short answer is: it is up to you!

However, there are a few caveats attached to my answer....

- If your dog cannot self settle or be sent to place/crate, then, as a Trainer, I believe they shouldn't be on the sofa.

- If your dog guards you/the sofa. Then they shouldn't be on the sofa.

- If your dog doesn't listen to you, then they shouldn't be on the sofa.

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If your dog listens to you, can settle in other places as well as the sofa, and doesn't guard said sofa, then by all means have them on the sofa with you and even your bed; if you wish.
This does not mean that they should automatically go onto other people's furniture, just because you are visiting.

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I believe that it is best to have dogs on furniture upon invitation. Not purely giving them free access. However, that is your choice of course. Just ensure this doesn't affect your dogs behaviour in the house.
My dogs are allowed on the sofa AND my bed, by invitation. I have guests and clients in my house regularly and I have large and multiple dogs. I don't want them to take up these spaces all the time. Even if they get off when asked. I would like children some day also. Another reason why I don't give my dogs free access to furniture.
Each to their own, but this is what I do and it works for me, and my clients.

A little heads up:
If you live with a partner/regularly have a partner stay over/hope to have one one day, I suggest you ensure that your dog has a clear understanding that furniture is a privilege and they are only allowed up when you invite them. This way you are going to decrease any silliness towards your partner and/or yourself and ensure that special time between you and your partner is not negatively affected. This won't help your relationship with your dog OR your current/future partner.

21/02/2024

Oso is in his new home 🏡

He did really well for his first day and night. Stressed when I left initially, but due to now being crate trained, he settled down quickly.

He is adjusting to the sounds and smells that come with having a human baby as a brother. I'm so proud of him!

This fabulous goofball is so resilient and trusting. Mary Kate is his fourth owner now. He had two two homes, after leaving his breeder, then me. I am so happy that he is now in a home where he can have been more focussed time and training. He was doing well with me. However, he will have time and space to flourish now.

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Announcement

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This big boy now has a new name!
Oso is now Bouncer. To fit with his Rottie sister's name, Bunny.

17/02/2024

Oso has a new home 🏡🎉🏡

He is going to on Wednesday, to join her beautiful female Rottie.

The plan was to keep Oso longer/indefinitely. However, after a long hard talk to myself I've realised this boy needs a home where he can be truly worked everyday. He is worked with me, but not enough for what he needs in order to bloom into the fantastic dog that I know he is.

Thank you and for setting the wheels in motion regarding me finding the perfect match for this big boy!!!

I will miss him, but it is for the best.

12/02/2024

!Perro Dificil!

Difficult dog in Spanish.

Oso's name is Spanish, as I have a love for Spain and Spanish culture. 🐻 💃

Oso has been very testing over the past few days. So very testing.

However, when he isn't being a complete pain in the ass, he is a sweet goofball. He is an adolescent and a strong willed one at that, who is used to getting his own way.

We are getting there. Unfortunately, he has taken a few steps back, but we'll get to where we need to be. I'm working at his pace, not mine. I'm not rushing things. Rushing things can lead to mistakes and a breakdown of communication (of course mistakes can happen, I'm not denying that).

I'm not getting Os where he needs to be by giving loads of love and affection. He gets that of course, but not freely (at this stage it could make things worse). Os is getting structure, fulfillment (less than I'd like, due to him hurting his law), dedicated training sessions, and decompression time.

Even after testing me to the utmost, I still find myself saying

"Me gustas tu" to the big boy. Translation: "I like you"

Bloody dog! He will be an amazing companion for someone soon. I'll get him there!!!

08/02/2024

I've got my snuggle partner back! ❤️

Nellie is now strong enough to safely get herself onto the sofa (after being invited. That's the rule in my house).

As many of you will know, Nellie lost the use of her back legs (she couldn't urinate without the use of a urinary catheter either), due to an autoimmune disease, mid January and had to be admitted to She was discharged on 22nd January. She was progressing everyday, but lady Thursday she started to deteriorate. So much so that she had to go back to Willows last Saturday. We tried her on a new medication. Unfortunately, her body rejected that.

Anyway, I was told to wait a few days, then try her on the meds again. With the plan of using a different form of the medication (tablets or infusion in the hospital) if she rejected the liquid form again.

HOWEVER

As of Monday, Nellie seemed to get her jiggle beans back. Her legs are stronger, she is carrying her tail higjer and she is happier AND cheekier! So, with guidance from Willows, I am keeping her to just her steroids for now. Having the new meds as a fail safe, in case she relapses again.

My pocket rocket wants to play with me now. She isn't quite ready yet. But I'm so happy that she is actually initiating playful interactions now!!

Thank you to everyone for the well wishes!

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https://akk9dogtraining.co.uk/

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