Bude K9 Services

11/06/2026

Is your adolescent dog currently giving you a run for your money? If so, you’re in good company. Around 65% of the enquiries I receive are about dogs between 6–24 months.

This stage can bring:
• Pulling or ragging on the lead
• Jumping and mouthing
• Over-the-top excitement
• Ignoring cues they previously knew
• Reactivity or big feelings around dogs or people

And the causes are completely normal:
• Their brain is rewiring
• Their hormones are peaking
• Their confidence and independence are changing daily
• Their impulse control is at its lowest

If you’re finding this stage overwhelming, I can help you make sense of it and build calmer, more predictable days. Get in touch if you would like a free discovery call to see what's going on and how you can approach this phase.

14/05/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 – 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐲

📍 Mapowders Dog Exercise Field, Bude
🕒 11:00 - 12:30 – 3 spaces available

If your dog’s recall is… let’s say “optional”, this workshop is for you.

We’ll be breaking recall down into a simple chain of behaviours that actually make sense to your dog — starting with conditioning a rock‑solid recall cue, and building all the way through to calmly sitting while the lead goes back on.

𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐞’𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫:
• how to build a recall your dog understands and wants to respond to
• conditioning the cue so it means something
• how to add real‑life layers like distractions and distance
• sitting politely for the lead to go on
• common recall myths (and why they cause setbacks)
• practical tips for taking your recall out into the real world

This is a supportive, small‑group workshop with plenty of individual guidance.

If you’d like to grab one of the last three spots, just drop me a message.

Looking forward to helping you and your dogs build confidence and connection 🐶✨

Email: [email protected]
Tel/WhatsApp: 07702 961249

13/05/2026

𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝑲, 𝒅𝒐𝒈 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒖𝒏𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅?

That means anyone can call themselves a dog trainer — with or without formal education.

Now, there are many brilliant, experienced trainers who have learned through years of hands‑on work, and I’m lucky to know several locally who I would happily recommend. Experience absolutely matters.

But because the industry has no minimum standards, and coming to the industry later in life, I made the decision early on to pursue Ofqual‑regulated qualifications — courses where your knowledge, practical skills, and understanding of behaviour are formally assessed.

For me, it’s about giving owners confidence that the information I share is grounded in current science, welfare, and best practice.

🎓 𝑴𝒚 𝑶𝒇𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍‑𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔:
✦ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟯: Canine Care, Welfare and Behaviour (Dog Business School)
✦ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟯: Principles of Dog Training and Behaviour (IMDT)
✦ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟯: Learning, Motivation and Reinforcement (IMDT)
✦ 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟰: Understanding and Working with Canine Behaviour: Consultations, Foundations and Function of Behaviour (IMDT)

These qualifications ensure I’m working to a recognised standard — combining theory, practical assessment, and ethical, evidence‑based methods.

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔:

👉 Ask about their approach, their experience, and their education.

A good trainer will always be happy to talk about how they work and why.

If you ever want help choosing a trainer or understanding what to look for, I’m always happy to chat.

01/05/2026

What a great month April was! The training side of Bude K9 Services officially launched, I ran a Loose Lead Workshop for 5 lovely dogs and their owners and supported several owners with problem behaviours. Lots of progress, lots of wagging tails!

In May I want to keep that momentum going. More 1-to-1 sessions are already booked in and I will be running a Recall Workshop later in the month.

If you'd like support with your dog's training, now's a great time to get in touch!

More info on my website: https://www.budek9services.co.uk

23/04/2026

New direction, new logo, new work kit! How good do these look? I love them!

Great service, as always, from The Poppy shed fabrics. Due to my dithering it was a speedy turn-around so that I had them in time for the loose lead workshop I'm running on Saturday. Thank you so much!

(excuse the slippers!😆)

17/04/2026

Last week I spent four days observing the IMDT Practical Instructors Course — a course I attended myself last summer, but this time from a completely different perspective.

Stepping back and watching the whole process meant I could really focus on the content: how instructors coach timing and mechanics, why certain behaviours are taught the way they are, and how group classes are built from the ground up. I also had some really valuable face‑to‑face time with my mentor to talk through approaches, cases and client work.

It was such a useful opportunity to refine how I want to support both dogs and their humans, and I’m excited to bring everything I learned into my 1‑to‑1s and workshops.

I still have a couple of spaces left on my Loose Lead Workshop on Saturday 25th April — message me if you’d like to join 🐾

Https://www.budek9services.co.uk

06/04/2026

Back to school this week!

As part of the IMDT Mentorship programme I’m re-attending their 4-day practical dog training course that I originally attended last July. I'm looking forward to approaching this with fresh eyes and a slightly different perspective.
(https://www.imdt.uk.com/england/4-day-practical-instructor-course/)

And as an additional bonus, it looks like the sun will be shining, a blessing as much of the course is spent outside!

05/04/2026

Alongside qualifying as a trainer with the IMDT, I’ve also joined their 2026 Mentorship Programme — a year of structured guidance designed to support trainers as they grow their skills and their businesses.

This programme gives me access to experienced IMDT mentors who offer support with:
• case discussions and training approaches
• class content and class planning
• behaviour strategies
• business development and client support
• ensuring I’m offering the most appropriate, ethical solutions for every dog and owner I work with

It means that while I’m building my own practice, I also have a team of highly experienced trainers behind me — people I can learn from, check in with, and bounce ideas off as I continue to develop.

I’m really excited for the year ahead and for everything this programme will bring to my clients, their dogs, and the service I offer through Bude K9 Services

05/04/2026

What’s new at Bude K9 Services?

✔️ 1‑to‑1 puppy training
✔️ 1‑to‑1 dog training
✔️ Support with common behavioural issues
✔️ Positive, evidence-based methods

Whether you’re starting with a new puppy or working through challenges with an older dog, I’m here to help.

Dog and puppy training

03/04/2026

New chapter, new look!

With my IMDT qualifications under my belt, I’ve refreshed my branding to reflect my shift into professional dog training.

I’m still supporting some of my existing services for current clients, but my main focus is now 1‑to‑1 dog and puppy training and small group classes. You can find more information on my website https://www.budek9services.co.uk

As an IMDT (Institute of Modern Dog Trainers) member, I am bound by the IMDT code of ethics, requiring me to act in the best interest of the dog and owner and to provide force-free, ethical training methods. You can find out more on the IMDT website: https://www.imdt.uk.com/code-of-ethics

Dog and puppy training