The K9 Personal Trainer

01/04/2025

09/03/2025

I went to do some learning this weekend instead of going to Crufts. Very cool. Very insightful. Will be sharing with my current clients soon 🥰

02/02/2025

Mindful Muzzle Training!

Only a few hours left to sign up for very low priced training with Beastly Thoughts Professional Dog Services!

Muzzle's can be a great management tool when working on your dogs; fear of the vets, nail trims, using teeth when other dogs come in too close or when humans go in a bit fast.

BUT, they need to be trained, you ain't gonna have a happy dog if you just shove a basket on their face and it will add stress, fear and a lack of trust in your bond if done.

It's 10 sessions, half hour each, all on zoom so you can be in your pyjamas or workwear for all we care. Can't make it live? No problemo, recordings added for your fear of missing out.

Think, well Demi, my dog is nice, they don't need muzzle training. We'll I think any dog in pain either due to age or an accident is likely to use their teeth and the more learning history they have about being muzzled, the kinder it is to them in the long run.

We'll be training Karen's unmuzzle training GSD Evie, so not a dog that already knows. A fresh dog ✨

First session starts Monday 3rd of Feb so get your butt in there!
Check the comments for the link 🔗🔗⬇️⬇️

29/01/2025

Muzzle Training opportunities!

I love muzzle training, there’s a stereotype about ‘bad dogs’ wearing muzzles. Did you know that vets love a dog that can wear a muzzle without freaking out?

Accidents and injury can cause our dogs to react in ways they never have before, perhaps biting, grabbing, all because they’re in pain. Muzzles can help keep your vet appointments short, keep you and your vet safe AND your dog will thank you that there is no added stress from never having worn a muzzle before.

There are lots of other reasons for muzzle training but that’s the biggest and most universal one!

We are at it again.

Time for us to help you and your dog again ❤️

**🐾 Mindful Muzzle Training – Join the Journey! 🐾**

Muzzle training isn’t just for “aggressive” dogs—it’s a *life skill* every dog can benefit from! 🐶✨

Join our **10-session Zoom course** where we’ll train one of my own, *muzzle-free* dogs alongside you—showing you step by step how to build confidence, safety, and comfort with the muzzle.

All meet ups recorded for you to catch up.

Plus, you’ll get support in our exclusive WhatsApp group! 📲💬

Vets love it. Keep your dog safe. Gives them space. Stop scavenging.

*And it’s easier than you think!*

🚀 Ready to start? **

Check the comments for a link 🐕

31/12/2024

2024 🔮

Thank you to all those clients who have continued to support my little business even though you may not need me anymore, thank you to clients who continue to let me help their dogs and thank you to those who do not have dogs but stay around for the disability advocacy.

This year was, a year… Pepper having cancer surgery, twice. Saying goodbye to some amazing dogs, Benji the Shetland Sheepdog, Daisy the Golden Retriever and my own baby boy Boots. I hope your energies continue to guide me from wherever you are chasing squirrels. Clem gaining her Bronze award considering I don’t actually do much training with her.

Lots of new humans and dogs I’ve been able to work with, and exploring more into the grey areas of helping our dogs. Not training for obedience but for welfare, of both ends of the lead. 👣 🐾

Use this time to rest, digest, hibernate on those wishes and wants for the new year. Gather your resources and plan for success. 🥳

If you need help with an action plan just get in touch. I’ll be back working from the 6th of January.

Let’s not waste our dogs time 🐾 ✨

08/12/2024

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Super excited to announce our first Heelwork Sports for Wheelchair Users Training Day at Dunn Dogs Derby on Sunday 2nd February 2025! ♿🐾

Training is with Briar Dunn, an experienced trainer, competitor and ambulatory wheelchair user.

This training day is aimed at all wheelchair users (whether your chair is manual or electric or you use your chair full time or part time) interested in training heelwork sports (competition obedience, rally and heelwork to music). The day will include group and 1:1 training sessions, and mini taster sessions for each of the main Heelwork sports, focusing on the heelwork aspects.

Working spaces are limited to 5 handlers.

Book Online at https://www.briardunndogtraining.co.uk/take-action

Or send us a WhatsApp message for more info!