K-9 Kare - Dog Training & Walking

K-9 Kare - Dog Training & Walking Friendly & reliable dog walking & training service, serving Loughton, Theydon Bois and the surrounding area. First Aid trained, Insured and DBS checked.

IMDT Accredited 🟥

💪🐾 Did you know physiotherapy isn’t just for humans? Dogs benefit hugely too!Our K-9 Functional Fitness Classes combine ...
16/09/2025

💪🐾 Did you know physiotherapy isn’t just for humans? Dogs benefit hugely too!

Our K-9 Functional Fitness Classes combine expert physiotherapy with professional training to help your dog:
✅ Build strength & balance
✅ Improve mobility & coordination
✅ Boost focus, confidence & body awareness
✅ Learn how your dog is put together – their anatomy, movement & posture – so you can spot changes early and keep them strong & healthy for life 🐕

Whether your dog is a working, sporting, or much-loved family pet, this class is designed to give them the tools to thrive.

✨ Led by a qualified veterinary physiotherapist and an IMDT accredited dog trainer, you’ll see real improvements in your dog’s fitness, behaviour, and overall wellbeing.

📍 Buckhurst Hill | 🗓 Sundays @ 11am | 🎟 Limited spaces available!

👉 Give your dog the gift of strength, balance, and confidence – book your spot today!

https://www.k9kare.co.uk/

14/09/2025

🚨🐾 “My dog is aggressive!” 🐾🚨
Did you know that most of the time, so-called aggression isn’t about being a “bad dog” at all?

👉 It’s usually caused by:
😨 Fear
😤 Frustration
😕 Confusion or conflict

The good news? With the right support, your dog can learn safer, calmer ways to cope 💡

At K-9 Kare (IMDT Accredited), we:
✅ Help you understand why your dog is reacting
✅ Teach kind, effective strategies to build trust
✅ Support you step by step — because rehab is a process, not a quick fix

💬 Worried about your dog’s behaviour? Let’s chat — I’m here to help 🐕❤️

🚪🐾 Doorway Manners for DogsDoes your dog charge through doors or gates before you’re ready? Teaching doorway/gate manner...
14/09/2025

🚪🐾 Doorway Manners for Dogs

Does your dog charge through doors or gates before you’re ready? Teaching doorway/gate manners keeps your dog safe and builds great teamwork.

What is it?
Your dog learns to offer or wait for a cue (like sit or down) before moving through a doorway or gate with you.

Why teach it?

✅ Safety – prevents bolting into unsafe areas

✅ Useful in heelwork to music and trick classes

✅ Builds patience and impulse control

How to train it:

Pick a behavior (sit or down).

Practice away from doors/gates first – include distractions and duration.

Introduce the doorway/gate – cue the behavior at the door.

Once your dog is steady, you go through first, then recall your dog.

Mark + reward when they wait and respond correctly.

If things go wrong:

Lower the difficulty (criteria), simplify the environment, or revisit basics.

Break it down into smaller steps for success.

Level it up:

Increase distance between you and your dog.

Add multiple doors or gates.

Add a finishing behavior after recall.

Make it FUN!
Turn it into a game:

Carry a bag and collect items at each gate (empty bowls, water, food).

Practicing doorway manners creates calm, polite dogs who can handle real-life situations safely and happily.

12/09/2025

🐾 Struggling with your dog’s behaviour? From puppy chaos to adult dog challenges, I provide kind, science-led training that works for both ends of the lead.✨ IMDT Accredited Trainer✨ Reward-based methods only✨ Flexible 1-2-1 sessions — in-person (Loughton & nearby) or online via Zoom. 📞 07340 622 141 🌐 www.k9kare.co.uk👉 Book today and take the first step towards a calmer, happier dog!

11/09/2025

Looking for expert dog training in Loughton, Theydon Bois or wider Essex? K-9 Kare offers one-to-one training and behavioural support to help your dog be their best.
✅ Positive, reward-based methods
✅ Tailored training plans
✅ Fully insured & canine first aid trained

Transform walks into a joy and build a strong bond with your dog. Book your session today! 🐾

✨ Exciting news! ✨A huge thank you to JR Pet Products for welcoming me into their partnership programme and for the amaz...
10/09/2025

✨ Exciting news! ✨
A huge thank you to JR Pet Products for welcoming me into their partnership programme and for the amazing goodies they sent over! 🐾💛 I can’t wait to share more about their natural, healthy treats and why my pup is already obsessed.

🐾 Teaching Your Dog Recall – The FoundationsA strong recall (coming when called) is one of the most important skills you...
09/09/2025

🐾 Teaching Your Dog Recall – The Foundations

A strong recall (coming when called) is one of the most important skills your dog can learn. It keeps them safe, builds confidence, and allows more freedom in training and play.

Why recall matters:

✅ Safety – call your dog away from danger

✅ Foundation for agility, heelwork to music, and tricks

✅ Strengthens the bond with your dog

🔴 Stage 1 – Condition the Recall Cue

Choose your recall word (e.g. “Here!” or “Come!”).

Have 10 small treats ready.

Say your recall word and immediately give your dog a treat – within 2 seconds, no matter what they’re doing.

Do this 10 times a day for 10 days.

👉 The goal: Your dog learns that the sound of the recall word = reward comes from you. This builds a reflex-like response, where hearing the word makes your dog want to turn back.

Tips for success:

Keep it short and fun!

Use high-value treats your dog loves.

Practice in calm environments first before adding distractions.

🔴 Stage 2 – Puppy Pyramids & Treat Triangles
This stage adds movement, distance, and focus.

How to do it:

Set up 3 cones (or markers) in a triangle.

Stand at the first cone with your dog.

Place a treat at the marker and say your recall cue (e.g. “Here!”).

As your dog eats the treat, you run to the next marker.

Wait until they finish, then call again as they lift their head—place another treat at that marker.

Repeat around the triangle.

👉 What your dog learns:

The recall cue = run towards handler for reward.

To watch you closely to see where the fun happens.

To quickly re-engage with you after finishing a treat.

You can make this more challenging by:

Increasing the size of the triangle.

Adding mild distractions (toys, people).

Running faster to make it more exciting!

💡 Pro tip: Always make recall the most rewarding part of your dog’s day. If coming back to you always pays off, your dog will choose you over distractions!

09/09/2025

Doorbell rings. Dog disappears. Magic? Nope—training. 🐶✨

Want to learn how to do this? Get in touch today!

Hi, I’m Dan — certified IMDT trainer and the face behind K-9 Kare. I use kind, science-based methods to help dogs (and t...
09/09/2025

Hi, I’m Dan — certified IMDT trainer and the face behind K-9 Kare. I use kind, science-based methods to help dogs (and their humans) build real-world skills, from recall to confidence. Every dog is unique, so training is always tailored — creating calmer pups, stronger bonds, and happier homes. 🐾

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