Merlin’s K9 Academy

31/01/2026

Why is puppy class important?🤔

Taking part in puppy class isn't just about teaching 'sit' and 'stay'!

It's also about:
👀Teaching strong focus around distractions
💪Building confidence in new situations
🤝Safe socialisation around other puppies
🫶Creating a strong bond with YOU!

Our next course starts in just over a week, have you booked your space yet?

Get in touch now to book 📲

29/01/2026

Meet your trainer!⬇

Carol has been working with dogs since her teen years (we won't tell you how long ago that was...😜) in various rescues, and started her training journey with German Shepherds in competitive obedience! She then fell in love with Collies (and agility) and has owned numerous since. Throughout the years Carol has been on countless courses, workshops, and talks on everything from behaviour to nutrition to body language and more!👩‍🏫

Her current youngster, Luna, is a farm-bred collie working towards competing in agility - but mainly, is a family pet who loves hikes, swimming, and playing with her doggy friends.

Join Carol on her upcoming Puppy Class to teach your pup all the skills Carol has been teaching her dogs over the years 🤩

Last few spaces left, get in touch to book your space today 📲

27/01/2026

Only 3 spaces left ! Don’t miss your chance register today!

A well-trained puppy grows into a confident, well-behaved dog - and it all starts early!

Our upcoming Puppy Class focuses on foundational skills, socialisation, and positive training techniques in a supportive environment

🐾From first vaccination o 8 months
📆Starting 7th February
📍Wervin, CH2 4BX

Spots are limited and are already going
📲Get in touch today to book your space

19/09/2025

🧩 Movement Puzzle Class 🧩

All interested parties have been contacted for our brand new Movement Puzzle class and we now only have 1 space left!

This is your last chance to book your space, so PM us today so you don’t miss out! 📲

15/09/2025

If you want a confident and engaged dog; THIS is what you should be doing!👇🏻

🤩 Movement Puzzles supercharge your dog’s independent thinking and ability to problem solve - making them more confident and switched on! 🤯

We only have 3 spaces left in our BRAND NEW Movement Puzzle class…

📲 Comment “I want a brainy dog” and we’ll send the booking info to get you on the path to a brainy dog!💚

14/09/2025

Sharing for our followers who might be interested in this event hosted by our friends at K9 Brats

🐾 You’re Invited! 🐾

Join us for a Dog Show hosted by K9Brats Centre at Kelsall Hill British Eventing
📅 Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September

Bring your four-legged friends for a fantastic day out filled with fun classes, wagging tails, and plenty of prizes!

✨ Fun for all ages
🐶 Classes for every dog
🏆 Rosettes & prizes to be won
☕ Refreshments available

📍 Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, Cheshire

Come along and enjoy two days celebrating our beloved dogs — whether you’re competing or just cheering them on!

08/09/2025

🍂NEW Classes this Autumn at Merlin's K9 Academy!🍂

Book now to avoid disappointment 📲

🧩 Movement Puzzles - a relaxed training session that builds your dogs focus, engagement and brain power!
🐾 Practical Puppies - our popular puppy course is back!
💪🏼 Pre Agility - all the mental and physical skills your dog needs to succeed in agility training!

03/08/2025

*EDIT* only 3-4 available for 1-2-1’s now!

📣Agility Workshops 📣

We’ve got a rare summer Saturday available so Tori has offered to put on some agility workshops! 🥳

💪🏻Agility Taster - for complete beginners, a chance to have a taste of agility training before committing to it. This will be a group of no more than 5. Anyone who attends this session will have priority booking and a discount for our next Pre Agility course.

*Dogs under 16 months will be doing age appropriate skills only*

🤓Contacts and Weaves: a chance to work on either your Dogwalk, Seesaw or A-Frame skills as well as some weaves, for all levels. No more than 5 dogs.

🤯Jump Skills: a variety or jumping and handling skills for you and the dog, for all levels. No more than 5 dogs.

🤝🏼1-2-1’s: private training sessions for 30 or 60 minutes of curated skills for you and your dog, for all levels

🗓️Booking will close on the 11th when Tori is back from the Kennel Club International Agility Festival

Drop us a message to book 📲

25/07/2025

📢Agility 1-2-1’s 📢

Due to a scheduling change, we now have some spaces on Tuesday afternoons for agility 1-2-1’s with Tori! 🤩

Sessions available for all levels, from complete beginners to competing partnerships 💚

Spaces prioritised for repeat bookings, discount offered for block bookings as well 😉

Comment below “Agility” and we’ll get in touch with more information ⬇️

21/07/2025

We’ve had a space come up in our weekly completion level agility class with Tori!

This class is ideal for anyone about to compete (or at a level to do so) or already competing at grades 1-3.

Get in touch for more info 📲

07/07/2025

Our training team had a great day yesterday at St Paul’s Church in Hooton for their summer fair! We had some demos of agility and Heelwork to music and then helped judge the dog show 🏆

Huge thank you to the businesses who supplied prizes, especially our neighbours 🐾

And thank you to Ellie for inviting us on behalf of St Paul’s, and Will for taking these brilliant photos, we had a lovely day 💚