AK K9

AK K9 Specialising in encouraging calm and creating harmony between dog and owner. Dog Trainer, providing face to face, online and group sessions.

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.

Barn Hunt Workshop 🐀 22nd February 11:00AK K9 Training Facility, Heathton, ClaverleyEmail akk9dogtraining@gmail.com to b...
03/02/2025

Barn Hunt Workshop 🐀

22nd February

11:00

AK K9 Training Facility, Heathton, Claverley

Email [email protected] to book on

Newbies and old hands are both welcome 🤗

Exempt dogs are also welcomed


Happy New Year 🎊 🥂 2024 was difficult in so many ways. I'm looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings; both for the busi...
02/01/2025

Happy New Year 🎊 🥂

2024 was difficult in so many ways. I'm looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings; both for the business and outside of AK K9.

As of 3rd January, AK K9 will officially be open for 2025.

More services will be available soon. Keep your eyes peeled 👀

Find what feeds your soul and do it as often as possible! ✨ ✨ ✨ Being in nature, with my dogs, feeds my soul. I've alway...
30/12/2024

Find what feeds your soul and do it as often as possible!

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Being in nature, with my dogs, feeds my soul.
I've always loved being in nature. I've always craved it. From a very young age (I'm actually a city child, originally, believe it or not). Now that I can share it with my dogs it feels like more of a complete picture.

However, it hasn't always been relaxing and soul nourishing. Years ago it was absolutely horrendous. Going anywhere, especially my favourite places (forests, beaches, etc) was disastrous at times. Due to coming across other dogs, livestock, and prey (and even traffic and people at times). My girls (Xena & Nellie - my original duo) taught me so much and made me become a better handler, leading to eventually becoming a Trainer (Dave pushed me into this career. I refused for a long time).

If you are struggling with the above, like I was, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Christmas 2024How were we able to have an enjoyable and peaceful Christmas Day (and not lose our minds whilst travelling...
26/12/2024

Christmas 2024

How were we able to have an enjoyable and peaceful Christmas Day (and not lose our minds whilst travelling long distances and staying at multiple air bnbs)?

Strong foundational training!
- crate training (in my truck and travel crates in air bnbs, when needed) & abiding by thresholds (crate/doors/gates etc)
- strong marker system (gives you the ability to communicate in a way that your dog(s) understand
- complete understanding of numerous commands
- the want to not just run off (extremely helpful when you realise your main Air BnB isn't actually fully fenced off and opens up into beautiful open land covered in heather and sheep and cow p**p) + check ins (coming back to handler/gravitating to near handler of their own accord).
- strong recall
- neutrality to people, dogs, livestock
- stability towards prey
- heel (on and off lead)
- loose lead
- highly food driven (both Xena and Gid love to play, but if push came to shove, their food motivation is higher)
- no begging for food or getting underfoot whilst we cook

Bonus:
- my dogs can listen to my partner, even if I am present. This is important for our family dynamic. Yes, I am the main handler, but it would be extremely difficult and annoying if the dogs only listened to me. Especially with me pulling a muscle in my back and not being able to do much since last night (it might have involved me jumping around and playing with Giddy, with a tube of wrapping paper ....)

I feel that it is important to add that my dogs can very happily relax around visitors. We are not in the middle of nowhere because the dogs can't deal with anything else. We are in the middle of nowhere because us humans want to be.

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If you don't know how to achieve any of the above, you know where I am.

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What do you want/need to work on for next festive period?

Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄🎁I'm typing this whilst travelling to the Isle of Skye. We are due at our Airbnb at approx 20:...
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas Everyone 🎄🎁

I'm typing this whilst travelling to the Isle of Skye. We are due at our Airbnb at approx 20:30.

Have a wonderful festive period. Whether that be surrounded by people, with a small selection of loved ones, or alone.

Please remember that dogs do not NEED to be involved in the festive cheer. They don't know that it's Christmas. By all means buy them presents etc. But please don't force them to engage with visitors, dress up, etc (dress up is fine, if they are comfortable doing so).

Some help for Christmas:
- utilise crate/place - sufficient rest and a safe space will help you and your dog!
- work your dog's mind and body in the morning (and afternoon/evening). This should be done in general (more dog depending), however, over the festive period fulfilment is so important. This paired with rest and no unnecessary stress means unwanted behaviour is less likely (stealing presents/the turkey; knocking over the tree; jumping all over Grandma and knocking off her party hat or even stealing her false teeth; biting; withdrawing into themselves due to stress; running away; getting into fights with other dogs etc.
- don't feed your dog rich foods/foods that are poisonous to them (e.g. chocolate; onions; Christmas cake/pudding), or booked bones.
- there's a lot more guidance I could give, but the above should help for now.

Photos are a mix of Christmas Day/Christmas period over the years between 2018 - 2023.

If you're struggling this year, AK K9 reopens 3rd January 2025. We can ensure Christmas 2025 is even better for you and your dog!

💔 My wonderful Nellie Moo joined her little sister in heaven this morning. She was surrounded by love at home, and passe...
04/12/2024

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My wonderful Nellie Moo joined her little sister in heaven this morning.

She was surrounded by love at home, and passed away peacefully via home euthanasia; after battling a multitude of health issues since Saturday.

Rest in peace darling girl. You changed my world.

Nellie given birthday (she was a rehome and came with no information): 23rd April (she was 6.5/8.5 years old).

Gotcha day: 6th November 2018

Left us to be in peace and pain free: 4th December 2024

Effective Communication Workshop 11:00 30th November ——————-Do you want to learn how to better communicate with your dog...
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

Celebrate autumn by spending the day at the AK K9 Training Facility for a Barn Hunt Workshop. ...
01/10/2024

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

Crates are cruel …Nellie: hold my beer! If done correctly, so that a positive association is made, crate training is abs...
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!

Crate training is so cruel….Nellie: hold my beer 🍻 If conditioned correctly, crates are absolutely fantastic. They provi...
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.

Catch Up Sunday Dates Email or WhatsApp me to book in. You must be a client of AK K9 to attend and (unless agreed otherw...
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

Barn Hunt Workshop is fast approaching!!Email to book on. There are still a few remaining slots, for various times throu...
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.

Train your dogs so they join you in (almost) everything, if you want them to. Olive and Nellie joined me for my tattoo s...
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).

Pack life update 🐾♥️🐾I've been putting regular updates on my stories, and telling anyone who will listen 🤣🫣 but here is ...
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

🐁🐁🐁🐁

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)

Sometimes I do actually wear clothes that aren't intended for the gym or training dogs 😂🤭
11/05/2024

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

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

✨ Impulse control ✨If you haven't taught impulse control to your dog(s), you might think "that's impossible" regarding t...
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.

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14 Larch Way
Stourport
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🐀🐀🐀 AK K9'S First ever Barn Hunt Workshop was a success! 🐀🐀🐀 @maxie.vizsla definitely enjoyed himself thoroughly! Our next Barn Hunt Workshop will be held on 3rd August. Email [email protected] to book on 📩 Location: AK K9 Training Facility, Heathton, Shropshire (Close to Claverley and Bridgnorth).

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