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Complicated Canines - Canine Behaviourist One to One Dog Behaviour Consults and Puppy Coaching- Experienced Canine Behaviourist and Trainer providing you with personalised training.

Hello 2025 and all the opportunities you bring. Don't dally and wait until you're so fed up with your dog that you want ...
01/01/2025

Hello 2025 and all the opportunities you bring.

Don't dally and wait until you're so fed up with your dog that you want to set it free.

Decide that your New Year's resolution is to get help to sort out your dogs behaviour.

We can work on anything in order to make your life more pleasurable and ultimately allow you to have more adventures with your dog.

🐾 No recall, no problem. I've got a plan for that to help you have stress free walks.
🐾 Reacting to dogs on lead? I have a solution and 8 stodge dogs to help your dog actually work around dogs. No stuffed dogs here.
🐾 Right pain in the house with jumping on surfaces or at guests? Don't worry, it's solvable and peace can become the norm.
🐾 Is your dog just not listening? Then it's time to teach you how to train your dog and build that relationship again.

You were born with the knowledge of how to train dogs, it's something you have to learn. Like riding a bike. But once you know, the world is your oyster.

Get in touch today and we'll start 2025 with new knowledge, skills and happiness for you and your dog.

The last behaviour client of 2024 was absolutely lovely!This little gorgeous Springer had gotten into some poor recall h...
28/12/2024

The last behaviour client of 2024 was absolutely lovely!

This little gorgeous Springer had gotten into some poor recall habits, and started to dictate the rules of fun.

But at just 18months old and full of fun, we changed the rules and expectations and we got a totally different dog.

She is ever so smart and her owners have put in the best foundations.

We tweaked their training and understanding of what was expected, and it all clicked into place. She was recalling perfectly to them, not waiting for a ball to be thrown.

I cannot wait to see her progression in 2025!

Join me 2025 to help with recall, lead manners, aggression and reactivity.

Just drop me a message to get the ball rolling.

Yesterday was such a brilliant day! Me and Titan my White German Shepherd met with three behaviour clients for follow on...
28/11/2024

Yesterday was such a brilliant day!

Me and Titan my White German Shepherd met with three behaviour clients for follow on sessions.

I could have cried at the hard work these owners have put in.

Not only did the dogs cope meeting Titan, who despite being a huge softie is a huge intimidating dog, they actually walked with him through the centre of towns!

All of these dogs had become reactive to other dogs over time after incidents with dogs and pain.

Yesterday we hunted dogs across Oswestry and Ellesmere to practice their new skills, and build the foundations that other dogs aren't frightening.

Imagine the emotional calm the owners now feel when they see a dog, and know exactly what to do in order to calmly get past.

I was brimming with joy all day!

I've got a little space before Christmas to get you started if you're ready to take the leap and become a happier team together.

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19/11/2024

Please everyone do a happy dance for Diesel and his dedicated owners.

Diesel was going to be a long slog.

His previous history left him with no dog social skills, and an accident left him in potential pain constantly.

Also to add to the complexity he has dietary issues and trying to find a reward at all has been a huge trail and error.

Aged cheddar is the winner, but it has to be aged. He's got fine tastes 🤣

Even a toy wouldn't cut it as he was so alert to play with his owners.

But his owners haven't given up. In fact they have worked tirelessly to help him understand dogs and not feel the need to react.

This is a major breakthrough 🙌

These are two dogs he'd not met before of mine, in a park full of dogs and people. Both of which he finds tough.

And he's walking like a pro!

He's choosing not to react, and actually is being calm.

Six months ago I couldn't be within 100ft of him with another dog, but with patience and foundation, and a lot of work from his dedicated owners we are making progress.

He's absolutely in love with Kincaid my youngest pup, and has now worked with Spooky, Nessa and Gin.

So up next is the big boys and working closer to public dogs.

His reactivity is born out of the unknown. He doesn't know how to be a dog, but he's going to learn how to be one with my help.

I'm so proud of his owners hard work!

I've got a little space before Christmas to start you on your journey to happy walks, a happy home and so much less stress.

I use my own dogs for part of the training as needed, and provide support throughout our journey.

Drop me a message to get started

Yesterday five canine professionals joined me to go through my Behaviour and Handling of "Aggressive" dogs course. Grimm...
08/11/2024

Yesterday five canine professionals joined me to go through my Behaviour and Handling of "Aggressive" dogs course.

Grimm below is one of my dogs used on the course, he shows lots of unusual behaviours and demonstrates lots of things for me as a stooge dog.

All my dogs join in on the course giving you opportunity to work with a variety of breeds and temperaments on the day.

No two courses are the same as my rescue dogs follow in and out, and my pack mature and the dogs who once hated people, learn to enjoy them.

The course is all about practical skills and learning in a way that works for you.

The next is on Sunday the 23rd February, a highly requested weekend date.

The money from these days directly pays for the upkeep of these rescue dogs and any dogs coming into me for rescue.

Find out more and book here - https://bookwhen.com/trailingk9s =ev-sztv-20250223100000

What a little super star! This handsome Manchester Terrier started his joinery with me only a few weeks ago. He was very...
11/10/2024

What a little super star! This handsome Manchester Terrier started his joinery with me only a few weeks ago.

He was very confused and frustrated by dogs, and found greeting them hard.

He would ignore his owner and focus on anything but them, for the whole first session he didn't event acknowledge her.

He literally screamed in dogs faces upon greeting them, and then wondered why he was removed pretty sharpish.

After a brilliant conversation with his owner and a few lightbulb moments, we turned the relationship around and started to build his focus on his owner.

In the first session we didn't even see a dog, because he wouldn't have listened to a word we said with a dog preset.

Fast forward three weeks to today and it was like looking at a different dog.

He could focus on his owner, he wanted to engage and he successfully met four dogs with only one scream at a very confused Spooky.

His owner has taken on board all the advice and put in the homework.

The proof was in the pudding with him!

We'll be meeting again to polish off the training in the real world in a couple of weeks.

Want to change your relationship?

Drop me a message 📲

Check out the comments for a photo of him with Titan my huge German Shepherd.

It doesn't seem like a lot, but this is Gin my Springer Spaniel chilling in her Pirate Jumper in a restaurant full of pe...
10/10/2024

It doesn't seem like a lot, but this is Gin my Springer Spaniel chilling in her Pirate Jumper in a restaurant full of people after I had been teaching all day, and she had had a good run.

She wanted so badly to visit the family at the end of the restaurant who were laughing and chatting, she knew they were great fun.

But she settled, like she's trained to do.

The staff came and said hello, and she settled again.

She really wanted the family at the end because they had kids, and she knew kids are huge fun.

But she maintained her impulse, and settled.

Really quite hard for a Springer Spaniel.

In my other role as a Mantrailing Instructor (Trailing K9s ) I travel the country a lot to teach, and the dogs come with. A chosen one or two each time.

They didn't spontaneously learn to do this, it took training to get her so we can enjoy more adventures together.

I don't run group dog training classes for general training or behavioural help, because I don't think you get enough out of it when you need tailored help for you and your dog.

I only offer one to one support for you and your dog, tailored to you and not a four week schedule.

While I specialise in dogs with behavioural issues, mainly aggression. I can also help you start off right together with your dog, and help you have a wonderful companion for life.

Gin is my little perfect girl, because I put my decade of experience into getting her right.

While my rescues are still works in progress and will one day get to this stage, but we have other layers to undo first.

If you want some help starting from November then give me a call or drop me a message, I'd love to help you enjoy your dog more.

My next handling and restraint of dogs course is on the 7th November. You'll meet the likes of Josie, who is becoming a ...
15/09/2024

My next handling and restraint of dogs course is on the 7th November.

You'll meet the likes of Josie, who is becoming a permanent dog because she's not fit for rehoming due to her unknown history that almost certainly includes some poor bite training.

Sweet as a button with me and the family, but can be unpredictable in other circumstances.

She's here to teach you as a trainer, instructor, handler, behaviourist, dog walker or owner.

Learning how to deal with real life trained and untrained dogs can help you avoid bites and getting into bad situations.

I've ran this course for canine professionals and dog wardens for several years, and it's one of the reasons I take on rehabilitate these dogs on death row.

Because it's no their fault, and they can help others avoid the same fate through poor handling and training.

This is a full day course, and includes a light lunch.

This is the last course for the year and I'll omy be running a limited number in 2025.

Some come meet Josie and gang and learn how to get yourself out of danger with "problem" dogs.

This course is held in Oswestry, Mid Wales.

Find out more here

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https://bookwhen.com/trailingk9s =ev-sst7-20241107100000

This morning I've been busy with training and behaviour consults. Recall was on the agenda for a lovely Welsh Springer S...
05/09/2024

This morning I've been busy with training and behaviour consults.

Recall was on the agenda for a lovely Welsh Springer Spaniel.

Changing his value from critter's to his owner 🐿️🐿️🐿️

Then a Purivan Hairless working through dog reactivity.

This was her second time in a public space with support dog Nessa, one of my stooge dogs and she rocked it.

No barking, no lunging and all good behaviour.

Super happy with the teams progression over the past few months.

It's so empowering to watch the dogs and owners have the lightbulb moments 💡

DM if you want to start your journey from complex canine to calm companion ❤️📲

03/09/2024

Love this visual from Pathfinder Pups - Dog Training Coach

It's so easy to push your dog into "dog aggression" without realising by just overwhelming them with daily life.

Dogs don't get to choose the life they lead, and some are social, and others not so much.

This can be for a million reasons, but one I do see often is pushing for the dog social when they really would rather be at home.

Reactivity isn't always about bad experiences, but sometimes it's about too many experiences.

If you've got a dog whose become reactive over time, then maybe it's fine to think back and understand if your became overwhelmed.

I can help no matter what the source of the reactivity is.

Just drop me a message 📲

Rescue dogs are tough Believe me I know. I've got 8 dogs 🙃By choice.Three of which are rescue, and I take on foster dogs...
24/08/2024

Rescue dogs are tough

Believe me I know.

I've got 8 dogs 🙃

By choice.

Three of which are rescue, and I take on foster dogs as well.

And it can take time for behaviour modification to be where you need it to be. Because you are re wiring the brain.

Literally changing their thought process to things.

Take Grimm, the big lug on the left. A rescue with a known aggression history with dogs and people.

Including bites.

Rehabbing dogs with me now, because I've taken over a year to get him settled and happy in the pack.

It's taken me, a professional. Over a YEAR! To settle him fully.

He bonded with me quickly and is easily trained, but his previous history stopped him from letting go of some things.

He's a rescue and will always have quirks, but he's on the road to being an awesome dog.

I've taken the year to get to know him, get him to understand basic life and become the awesome dog he was supposed to be.

Not all dogs take that long, but some really do need time to learn things.

I've spent the last decade working with dogs like Grimm as my own dogs or with dedictaed owners, to help life become better together.

Titan the white floof on the right is his rock, and his calm energy and self confidence really helps other dogs feel at ease.

Both dogs help me rehabilitate other dogs, regardless of being reactive because of fear or frustration.

They play a role in helping dogs speak dog correctly again.

If you want to work with me and my pack, then drop me a message.

I'm taking on a few more clients going into September, then my books will close again probably until winter, as I only take on a handful of clients at any one time to maximise 121 time together.

Message me and we'll get this ball rolling.

Meet this handsome boy 😍His owners were referred to me from his vet because he'd had a series of horrible incidents whic...
09/08/2024

Meet this handsome boy 😍

His owners were referred to me from his vet because he'd had a series of horrible incidents which led to him becoming a bit of a recluse.

He didn't want to leave the house and meeting strangers was a no no.

His owners are absolutely amazing!

They followed the advice given on the phone given before the first appointment, and he was ready to progress as soon as I arrived.

Ham bribery solidified our friendship and he was eager to learn.

We've started building his foundations of training and ultimately his confidence in general.

A very smart little man, who took to the lessons like a duck to water.

Session one was all about building a solid foundation, lesson two will be implementing it in the real world with my dogs as the stooges.

Can't wait to see him blossom.

I'm taking on new clients in September as I'll have more weekday appointments due to the little one going to nursery, so now is the right time to contact me for help.

I've worked with dogs for the past decade professionally and reactively is something I adore to help solve.

I work with you, with a plan to suit you and build progression bit by bit.

Drop me a message to get started, and we'll arrange your free call from there.

We get the ball starting in the call in the majority of cases to help you enjoy your dog again.



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The Behaviour and Restraint of Aggressive Dogs Course is a go go. Eight canine professionals and dog owners are joining ...
25/07/2024

The Behaviour and Restraint of Aggressive Dogs Course is a go go.

Eight canine professionals and dog owners are joining me for a day of theory and practical training.

The course is designed to equip you with plans of what do if things go wrong with dogs.

I've been running this course for many years and use my trainer dogs as part of the learning, as well as the new rescues to show real life behaviour.

Can't wait to run it again today!

If you want to grab a space on the 7th November on the next one then check it out here - https://bookwhen.com/trailingk9s =ev-sst7-20241107100000

18/07/2024

Karolina has worked so hard with Odessa to get to this point.

Taking on board the training plan and instigating the steps to get to the point we could see dogs, and Odessa would focus away.

A month ago this just wouldn't have been possible.

She's also learbinhy to trust dogs and learn to speak dog even better via my dogs.

She was extremely neutral to Nessa and just existed with her today, which was amazing.

So pleased with this team 🤩

It was an another excellent day teaching this course to some lovely and enthusiastic canine professionals. Spooky was on...
06/07/2024

It was an another excellent day teaching this course to some lovely and enthusiastic canine professionals.

Spooky was on top form and newbie Josie got to join in the fun.

Excellent discussions and super learning.

So much to be learned from hands on practical handling of dogs.

Next one is already fully booked, but if your interested in attending one later in the year then let me know.

How handsome is this guy? He is a super star, and so is his owner for working on his relationship with dogs. It's tough ...
01/07/2024

How handsome is this guy?

He is a super star, and so is his owner for working on his relationship with dogs.

It's tough being a dog in this day and age, there are so many dogs who don't speak dog that well.

It can make navigating the world tough for them and their owner.

We're introducing him to all my dogs, working on building the behaviour we want him to do when encountering dogs and how to deal with situations where we don't have as much control.

Working with a Behaviourist can really help you not only solve issues, but also become a better dog owner.

Learning how your dog thinks and how to read dog body language can really help you day to day.

I'm currently operating a waiting list for new clients, ready to start potentially at the end of August as my hooks are full.

To get on the list and work with me and the pack, then drop me a message 📲

Most dog trainers collect dogs, we have dogs for different sports, retired dogs and dogs who just needed home. We're add...
05/06/2024

Most dog trainers collect dogs, we have dogs for different sports, retired dogs and dogs who just needed home.

We're addicted to dogs.

In a good way 🤣

I have eight dogs currently 🫣

All my dogs are used in the rehabilitation of other dogs.

After all, dogs speak dog better than we ever will.

So I thought I had better introduce you to the pack, and how they are used in my behaviour cases and rescue dogs joining them.

Titan, White German Shepherd and the big cool guy. He doesn't have time for drama and is a de-escalation king. Many dogs find him a role model for their behaviour and gravitate to him dispite his huge size.

Spooky, a German Shepherd x Malinois she is large and in charge. The exact opposite of Titan. She doesn't stand any s**t and will put you in line swiftly, but only if there is reason to do so. She's calm and collected, think of her like Professor McGonagall.

Grimm, a German Shepherd who has had a terrible start in life and is a forever rescue. He's got behaviour issues in variety of ways, but he is the biggest love in the world. Currently in training and will become a stoodge dog for behavioural and human training in time.

Josie, Dutch Herder and new kid on the block. We're still learning each other and she's not confirmed as a permanent resident yet. But her body language with dogs is excellent. She comes via the stay system, pulled from the pound at 11th hour.

Kincaid, only 6 months and 26kg 🫣 she is a Malinois x Labrador. She's wicked smart and sharp, she's learning the ways of behaviour works and being a model student. She's kept me on my toes so far.

Nessa, Springer Spaniel and the OG. She's been around thr block, travelled re country with me and is calm and steady. She's perfect for a calm introduction and neutral greeting.

Captain, son of Nessa and you can see by his eyes. Absolutely wired. He's me mantrailing dog and has no time for being still. He's got things to do and a life to lead. Dogs mean nothing to him, he has other things to do.

Gin, my perfect child. She's my tracking super star and ideal for puppies and smaller dogs to meet as she has the best small body language.

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Welcome to Complicated Canines

Training you dog shouldn’t be complicated, so why does it seem so complicated? Why is the simple task of getting your dog out the door for a walk so difficult. It starts with almost being knocked over by a dog desperate for a walk, then being dragged down the street. You have to leave at 5am to avoid people and dogs, because you dog doesn’t mix well. Then to top it off, they just won’t stop pulling or sit when told. You dread seeing the Sh*tzu from number 7 as you know they also walk this time to avoid other dogs, you know it’ll end up with the shouting match at 5.10am and wake the neighbours. The sinking feeling in your chest expands and makes you want to run away. But you know your dog needs a walk or they’ll tear the house up..... Sound familiar? Well Complicated Canines are here to help. Kathryn is on hand to coach you through the training and a behaviour modification plan, ready to take back your happiness, and your dogs happiness. Neither of you enjoy the stress-filled walks, but know you need to go out.

Lets change that starting today.

Offering one to one training packages to suit your needs, and solve your dogs issues.

Also offering one to one puppy coaching, where you get in home training and out in the real world. Instead of being stuck in a stuffy hall, not getting the attention and training you need. Starting puppies off right.