Kindred Canines

08/01/2026

At Kindred Canines, there are four core values that we adhere to. The first is to remain Accessible and Inclusive to all.

You’ll always find a welcoming environment here; one where questions are encouraged, needs are listened to, and adjustments are made without judgment.

We recognise that not everyone experiences the world in the same way and that’s exactly why accessibility matters. From the way we communicate, to the environments we work in, to the support we offer, we are constantly striving to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for every person and every dog.

Accessibility and inclusion aren’t just words to us. They guide every decision we make, every service we design, and every interaction we have. This is your space as much as it is ours.

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06/01/2026

What do we do here at Kindred Canines?

My goal is always to improve the lives of dogs and their humans through connection and understanding. So how do I do that? By taking the time to break down what you and your dog really need and creating a personalised plan to make that happen. Whether you need your dog to alert to medical episodes, help you with everyday tasks, or provide emotional support, we can help you get there.

Drop us a DM to find out more info ✉️

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04/01/2026

So who am I?

It’s about time I reintroduce myself. Hi, I’m Hannah 👋 I’ve been a canine behaviourist for over a decade, working with pet owners to improve their relationship with their pups 🐶 In the last few years, I have been specialising in Assistance Dogs, working with multiple ADUK charities. I love that I get to do what I love; improving the lives of dogs and their people and championing independence for everyone.

In my personal life, I have two wonderful canines:

Molly, my 6 year old working golden retriever. She loves snacks, agility training and nap times. I had planned to work her as a gundog but we quickly discovered the ‘retriever’ part was just ornamental 🙊

And Luna, my 4 year old dual purpose German Shepherd. She loves training in scent work, mantrailing and bitework, and guarding the house from 🐿️ and 🐱.

Why not introduce yourself or your pups below?! 🐶💕

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03/01/2026

As we step into 2026, The Original Pet Dog Co will be undergoing an exciting rebrand. A new year often marks a fresh start, and a period of reflection on things we want to change or improve.

I founded this business over seven years ago with a clear purpose: to provide high-quality dog training and pet care to the public. As both my personal and professional paths have meandered through life, I find myself in a very different place to where I started in more ways than one and it now feels like the right time for the brand to reflect that journey.

Over the coming days and weeks, you’ll start to see our new look appear across this page. What won’t change is my commitment to working with people and dogs in an ethical and kind way to make a positive impact on the human-animal partnership.

Under the new name Kindred Canines, my focus will be on supporting and developing effective assistance dog partnerships through owner centred training in the Manchester area and online across the UK. I’ll be offering personalised training to handlers and their dogs who are working towards qualifying as assistance dog partnerships, helping them to achieve greater independence in the future.

I’m incredibly excited about this next chapter, and I look forward to continuing this journey with you all.

29/07/2024

Guide Dogs Cymru are looking for more volunteers to help visually impaired people live the life they choose.

We are holding a volunteer taster day to allow you to learn more about what these volunteer roles may entail and how you can get involved at our Cardiff Centre in St Mellons.

Check out more details and RSVP on Eventbrite here:

Do you love dogs? Come and meet our amazing guide dogs at the Cardiff Training School, and find out how you can get involved!

22/07/2023

I'M BACK!!

I have decided to re-open my books for selected appointments only for the time being.

I will be offering:
- Perfect Fit Harness Fittings
- One to one training for existing clients ONLY
- Reactivity packages for new and existing clients

Spaces will be very, very limited so please don't be offended if we are unable to accommodate you. I will be juggling these appointments around a full time job.

You can book via this link: https://originalpetdogco.as.me/

Can't wait to see you guys :)

18/04/2023

Hello everyone,

I am writing to you all with a very bittersweet message.

I have been incredibly fortunate to have been offered a full time role with Guide Dogs Cymru as a Puppy Development Advisor. This has been my dream job for as long as I have been working with dogs and I am extremely excited to get started soon.

Unfortunately, it does mean that I will be unable to continue my business, at least for the moment. I may start to do some bits again once I am settled in, but it will take me some time to get used to my new routine. For those of you who have outstanding sessions with me, they will still be honoured but I may need to ask you to be a little flexible with dates/times. All group classes will finish at the end of this month. It has been really tough to let go of my business as I have worked my butt off to keep it going through a pandemic, but I feel like now is the right time to progress my career. I have some wonderful memories of all the crazy dogs (and some crazy owners 😂) which I will never forget and I have made some great friends along the way.

It also means I will be leaving my role with Canine Partners, working with the Aftercare team. I cannot thank them enough. The team have been incredibly inviting and supportive throughout my short stint with them. The partners have been lovely and I will miss them and the dogs greatly. I have loved seeing working dogs in action and it has given me a whole new perspective on the world, especially in terms of accessibility and inclusivity. It is truly incredible the difference these dogs make to people's lives and I am so excited to be able to contribute to that further in my new role.

Thank you very much to all my clients, past and present, and hopefully I will see you all again at some point in the future 🥰🐶🐾

17/04/2023

DID YOU KNOW?!

Do you love those doggy kisses? Well, Brandy has got you covered! Literally!

Her tongue was the longest recorded dog tongue in the world at 43cm. Woah!

14/04/2023

🇬🇧 LET'S SAVE OUR VULNERABLE NATIVE BREEDS! 🇬🇧

The UK is, historically, very rich in their dog breeding history. Many of the most popular dog breeds in the world started right here on the Great British Isles. There are many native breeds that are very similiar to other popular breeds at the moment, but they often get overlooked for one reason or another. Our aim is to raise awareness of these vulnerable breeds and encourage potential puppy owners to do some research into them and see if they would be a good match for their family.

Adding one of these breeds to your family will help to increase the gene pool and secure the future safety of the breed, allowing them to continue to thrive as an important part of our history, present AND future.

You can find out more information about the Norwich Terrier on the Kennel Club website here: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/terrier/norwich-terrier/

10/04/2023

DID YOU KNOW?!

Salukis are the world's oldest dog breed!

And they certainly know it! These dogs ooze grandeur and class💁‍♀️

Do you have a saluki? Comment below ⬇️

07/04/2023

🇬🇧 LET'S SAVE OUR VULNERABLE NATIVE BREEDS! 🇬🇧

The UK is, historically, very rich in their dog breeding history. Many of the most popular dog breeds in the world started right here on the Great British Isles. There are many native breeds that are very similiar to other popular breeds at the moment, but they often get overlooked for one reason or another. Our aim is to raise awareness of these vulnerable breeds and encourage potential puppy owners to do some research into them and see if they would be a good match for their family.

Adding one of these breeds to your family will help to increase the gene pool and secure the future safety of the breed, allowing them to continue to thrive as an important part of our history, present AND future.

You can find out more information about the Irish Water Spaniel on the Kennel Club website here: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/gundog/spaniel-irish-water/