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Trainers and suppliers of A1K9s the ultimate in family and personal protection dogs – canine bodyguar At A1K9 we pride ourselves on the highest standards.
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The highest standards in selecting our dogs, the highest standards in training them, and the highest standards in matching them perfectly with our clients’ requirements both in terms of personal protection and family life. Our dogs are there to be part of your family, and to protect your family whenever necessary. Whilst personal protection dogs absolutely have to protect, they are very different

animals to military dogs and most police dogs or working security dogs. These working dogs usually perform one role only and only in tandem with specialist handlers. They are generally not encouraged to socialise and usually don’t make good pets as they are normally not encouraged to be accepting of outsiders. A genuine personal protection dog though has to pack more muscle than these working dogs, must be able to think for itself when needed, and at the same time needs impeccable social skills to bond perfectly and easily into a family unit. In short, personal protection dogs must be as happy playing with the children as they are neutralising the threat from an armed robber. Knowing how to select the right dogs for this role, and then being able to train them into it over many months takes a great amount of knowledge and a deep understanding of both the animals and the clients they will ultimately work with. A1K9 has almost 20 years of experience in this highly-specialised field and a satisfied client list that extends around the world, many of whom are coming back for their second, third and even fourth dogs. It’s a record we are very proud of and one we believe speaks for itself. If you’d like to find out more we’re always happy to talk so please feel free to call us on +44 (0)1792 883395, email us [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you. Dog Obedience Training, Puppy Classes and other Pet Dog Training. Alongside our core business of training and providing personal protection dogs, we also lend our experienced hands to dog obedience classes. Fun and friendly, and in a glorious setting, we can help solve any obedience, or behavioural issues that you may be having with your dogs. This part of the business now has it's own page:
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12/06/2024

Thought I would share some new pics of A1K9 family protection dog Bowie, our Dutch Herder male.
Bowie is flying through his training and as he is maturing, he is growing into a very substantial dogand certainly not one that your average criminal would want to take libertys with.

12/06/2024

Time to share a few pics of a new arrival here at A1K9.
Meet Ronnie, a working line GSD female, who has recently joined us from the Czech Republic.
Still very much a youngster, with lots of training ahead but early indications says this one is going to be very special ~ let's see if I'm going to be right?

08/06/2024

The very photogenic and cute A1K9 Luna, a UK bred GSD female who is currently working through her obediene and protection training at A1K9. Watch this spacw as I think this young female will turn out to be a little firecracker! ✔

05/06/2024

Had to share this pic of A1K9 protection dogs Aris and Donna caught on camera having a smooch in the field today, maybe love is in the air. 😀

05/06/2024

A lovely bright day which has been great for taking pictures of the black dogs.
Here is the lovely Ava, a standard Poodle, trained in obedience and ready for her future home. Ava is brilliant with other dogs and people of all ages and if you are looking for a non shedding dog then she may be the one for you. Freshly groomed, she was looking super for the pics!

04/06/2024

A1K9 Aris, one of our trained family protection dogs enjoying some chill out time with Bekah in the sunshine at the weekend.

30/05/2024

Looking for a compact, unobtrusive andcute family protection dog, then A1K9 family protection dog Pica may be the answer.
Imported by us from Holland, this super Malinois female has now completed her extensive training in both obedience and protection, graduating with flying colours. Despite her slight stature, this is one seriously able dog who will certainly provide unrivalled security and peace of mind for her future owners but guess what, she is a serious cuddle monster too!

28/05/2024

Here is A1K9 Bax, a very substantial fully trained working line German Shepherd who is ready now to leave us for his future life with a family as a pet, companion and highly skilled protector. Looking to upgrade your family security ? Maybe Bax could be the answer!

28/05/2024

After a mixed bag of weater at the weeend the rain was relentless today at A1K9. Thankfully, I had some images in the bank from Saturday of A1K9 Bailey a magnoficent show line GSD of Videx breeding. IBailey has been a long term project as we acquired him as a youngster but good things are worth waiting for and Bailey is about to graduate as an A1K9 family protection dog and is now ready to be reserved ~ Interested?

24/05/2024

Another super day here at A1K9 making it much easier to get some good pics of the dogs to share in advance of the Bank holiday weekend.
Here is A1K9 family protection dog Donna,a Czech working line GSD female, who is every bit as capable as she is good looking. Fully trained and ready to be reserved! #

15/05/2024

Another magnificent and very capable Malinois that we have available is A1K9 Family Protection Dog Rico. Call us to find out more about the dogs we have available!

15/05/2024

At last a bit of decent weather to get out with the camera.
Here is A1K9 family Protection Dog Ari, looking cute as ever, enjoying some chill time in the afternoon sun.

06/03/2024

It says much about your history and reputation when clients travel long distances to visit you, even more so when they drive half way across Europe to bring their dog for training! Nox has now been with us for a few months and wil be leaving A1K9 in a few weeks time, having passed through our residential obedience training course and the advanced family protection dog course. I am sure that his owners will be delighted by his accomplishments and I think it will lead to some more similar work from their friends and family back in Germany.
Many people are aware that we offer residential obedience training courses, however, not so many know about our protection dog training courses, which are dependent on capability and temperament testing and exclude certain breeds.
If you would like to know more about our residential dog training packages, please get in touch.

04/03/2024

Thankfully the weather was dry here yesterday and I managed to get out with the camera for a change!
I miss being able to share pics of the dogs more frequently but the non stop rain, cold and dark skies doesn't do much for the pictures, me, or the photographic gear so my apologies.

Anyway, here are a few pics of A1K9 Bow, one of our female, imported Malinois, who is currently progressing well through her intensive training to become an A1K9 family protection dog. Bow is a super sweet female who just seems to take everything in her stride, including, efficiently dealing with bad guys when she has to. An awesome family protection dog in the making, ideally suited to someone with an existing male dog, who is looking for a protection dog in female form.

13/02/2024

I often get asked why I don't post more pictures and here is the answer ~ wet dogs and dull backgrounds never look as good. Here is A1K9 Bow, one of our imported Malinois females out in the rain today. The action shots aren't too bad but I guarantee, she will look a million times better when I take more pics on a bright day and the big plus is that I won't get soaking wet taking them.😀

13/02/2024

Took some pictures of Rico, one of our Malinois males in the sunshine yesterday just before our group run. He is a super young male, who is great with kids, accepting of other dogs and is a dedicated protection dog when he needs to be. With only about a month of training to go, this boy is literally smashing every task we give him and is on track to graduate with honours!

12/02/2024

Took some shots of the dogs having some fun enjoying a free run this afternoon.
There were about 15 protection dogs and a couple of trained obedient pets enjoying the sunny afternoon and a break from training, they all had a blast!

11/02/2024

Amy, one of our imported Malinois females, now well into her training and on track to becoming another top flight A1K9 family protection dog. This super compact young female certainly does not project herself as a highly capable security operative, being quite happy to play the role of a doting family pet but trust me when the chips are down, she is ready and waiting to be called upon to use her specialist skills. Don't judge a book by it's cover!

07/02/2024

Two of our highly trained famiy protection dogs, A1K9's Viper and Ellie. They look so good togethrer, we are seriously contemplating training them to be a working pair!
They look great together and the two combined would provide some serious protection and stopping power.

30/01/2024

I wish there were more dogs available with similar looks and ability as this handsome fellow.
A1K9 Dante one of our imported, male, German Shepherds is nearing the completion of his training as a family pet and protector and has proved right through his training that he is every bit as able as he is good looking. I never tire of taking pictures of this dog, which is a shame as he is already reserved and will be leaving us soon!

17/01/2024

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16/01/2024

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16/01/2024

Anya having a blast playing fetch.

16/01/2024

The beautiful Anya, one our female German Shepherds, trained as a family protection dog ~ cbilling in the winter sushaine.

12/01/2024

Its not only the young dogs that enjoy coming back for some top up training....
Here is Kaiser who was originally trained with us some 12 years back. Knocking on the door of turning 13 and he is with us again while his owner is in hospital.
He might be getting on a little but still enjoys his exercise and a little training too showing the youngsters how it's done. :)

11/01/2024

Happy New Year everyone and what a pleasant change to be out in some winter sunshine with the camera and the dogs. 😀
Here is A1K9 Bowie, a very handsome young Dutch Herder male that we are currently training as an A1K9 family protection dog.
I think you will agree he has a very striking appearance and I have a great feeling that thjis lad is going to develop into something super specisl ~ lets wait and follow the journey through his training.

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A1K9, Heol Y Barna, Cwmdulais
Swansea
SA48NP

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 9pm

Telephone

+447444234500

Website

https://www.a1k9.co.uk/

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Videos

A1K9 family protection dogs being put to the test in a home invasion scenario at my house. Even when I fell whilst confronting the two bad guys the dogs carried on working to disable the would be robbers. We leave nothing to chance and try to prepare our dogs for all eventualities. #a1k9 #familyprotectiondogs #whenonlythebestwilldo #ifyouknowyouknow #gsd #homesecurity

In this short video we show how easy our trained A1K9 Family Protection Dogs are to handle, even if you are only 9 years old and have just met the dog. If you are considering a protection dog andf have doubts as to whether you or your family will be able to walk and control it then I suggest you watch this. Thanks to Elizabeth for being a little star. #a1k9 #familyprotectiondogs #whenonlythebestwilldo #ifyouknowyouknow #gsd #germanshepherd #gsdofinstagram #germanshepherdofinstagram #FamilySecurity #HomeProtection #k9 #bodyguard

A1K9 family protection dog Henke Scenario Training part 1 #a1k9 #familyprotectiondogs #whenonlythebestwilldo #ifyouknowyouknow #traineddogs #malinois #protectiondogsofstagram #equaliser

Having shared a reel of Viper and his start of protection training, I thought to share this reel taken today of him doing a little obedience, utilising treats and a toy. I will keep on posting updates on his progress and his journey to becoming an A1K9 family protection dog. #a1k9 #familyprotectiondogs #ifyouknowyouknow #germanshepherd #germanshepherdsofinstagram #homesecurity #personalprotection #gsdofinstagram #gsd #traineddogs

A1K9 VIPER, one of our family protection dogs in the making. I think he is a natural! 😀 #a1k9 #familyprotectiondogs #gsd germanshepherd #protectiondogs #whenonlythebestwilldo #ifyouknowyouknow #homesecurity #dogsofinstagram #gsdofinstagram

A short video of A1K9 family protection dog Coors, one of our Giant Schauzers doing some protection work. This big teddy bear is a real powerhouse when it comes to protection work! #a1k9 #familyprotectiondogs #whenonlythebestwilldo #ifyouknowyouknow #giantschnauzer #homeprotection #familysecurity Music by Bensound Music: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: 4URF5QS2MNXYIQXT

Part 2 of A1K9 Hugo's handover. An awesome family protection dog, Hugo will be leaving us in a couple of days to fly to Spain where he will start his travels around Europe with his new family , skipping between their various homes. We wish him and his family well. #a1k9 #familyprotectiondogs #whenonlythebestwilldo #ifyouknowyouknow #malinois #topdogs

Some pictures of part 1 of A1K9 Family Protection Dog Hugo's Handover with my client's wife.#A1K9 #whenonlythebestwilldo #familyprotectiondog #protectiondog #familyprotectiondogs #traineddog #dogs #malinois

#familyprotection #homeprotection #a1k9 #ifyouknowyouknow #k9 #topdogs #personalprotectiondogs #dogs #traineddogs #equaliser #personalsecurity #whenonlythebestwilldo👌 #Malinois #ultimatebodyguard

A1K9 Skye, a young Jinopo bred GSD female who has now finished her obedience training and her basic and intermediate protection training at A1K9. Here is a short clip showing her suspicion and deterent work being proofed before she heads home later this week. I know her owner intends to send her back for some extra training when she is a little older and has finished maturing, so I'm sure we will be seeing more of her in the future. #a1k9 #familyprotection #protectiondogs #whenonlythebestwilldo #ifyouknowyouknow #homeprotection #rolex #patekphilippe #robbery #ferrari #porsche #amg #bentley #rangerover #mercedes #gsd #hampstead #stjohnswood #mayfair #chelsea #hadleywood

Not all Protection Dogs look like protection dogs and not all are of the calibre that A1K9 produce. Here is a Giant Schnauzer we are training as an executive family protection dog and as you can see, his skill set is already pretty impressive. Note to any burglar, watch thief or robber, give this boy a WIDE BERTH or you MAY live to regret it!! On the flip side, this boy loves kids, gets on with other dogs and is the perfect gentleman until he needs to utilise his criminal neutralising skills. #a1k9 #protectiondogs #whenonlythebestwilldo #giantschnauzer #giantschnauzersofinstagram #crimewatch #crimestoppers #robbery #watchcrime #rolex #audermarspiguet #patekphilippe #familyprotection #dogsofinstagram #dogs #makemyday

A bit of fun with the dogs prior to their photoshoot and our first reel. 😀 Hope you like it. CW #A1K9 #familyprotectiondogs #whenonlythebestwilldo

Thought I wouls share a short video of Henke doing a great stand off from the back. He has super control with Cameron already and he is only going to get better! Apologies for the video but I am trying to improve my skills. CW :) #A1K9 #familyprotectiondogs #whenonlythebestwilldo #k9bodyguard #malinois #protectiondogs

If you been a regular follower of our page you’ll know that it is very rare for us to post videos, so I thought for a change I would post short video of A1K9 Marty one of our family protection dogs doing a little bit of obedience having some fun and showing you how he finds keys. I hope you like it, however, I would really appreciate the feedback whether positive or negative as I had been told we need to share more videos. CW #A1K9 #Malinois #FamilyProtectionDog #WhenOnlyTheBestWillDo #DogTraining #HavingFunWithTheDog #MakingTrainingFun

Thought I would share this video, an impromptu chat/ interview with Mandy Platt one of our protection dog clients at A1K9. Mandy has a very active Instagram and is often extolling the benefits of having an A1K9 as part of the family. She last week picked up her second A1K9, a German Shepherd female to live alongside her male GSD and the family’s pet Labrador. She asked if we could do a short video chat to answer a few of the many questions that she is asked by her friends and followers, so her it is. You will notice that there are no dogs around us during the clip, purely as it was 28 degrees and they would have been cooking on the decking but we are hopefully going to be filming at Mandy’s home in the near future so watch this space. CW