Smaller’s K9s

Smaller’s K9s Grimsby dog trainer. Obedience, 1-2-1’s, home visits and group classes. Partnered with Toller trails

10/06/2026

“My dog won’t play.” We hear this often. But we have never met a dog that won’t play.

Sometimes it takes time, sometimes you aren’t playing the right game for your dog.

In this case Blue just wasn’t convinced she could have fun, so we had fun without her.

It wasn’t long before FOMO kicked in and Blue started to show interest in the game. A couple of drops quickly snatched off the floor and she thought she was in with a chance to sneak a win.

So we give her a win but make her feel like she intercepted, now we have her bought in!

Play is so important in changing behaviour, we don’t just give up because a dog appears to not want to play. We do whatever it takes!

03/06/2026

I am a 5ft3 woman and I own and handle dogs daily that are much heavier than this.

Dog handling isn’t about size, strength, or gender. It’s about training, understanding the dog in front of you, building a relationship, and having the skills to communicate clearly.

I’ve met plenty of women who handle large, powerful dogs exceptionally well, and plenty of men who struggle. The deciding factor has never been what’s on the end of the lead, it’s what’s between the handler’s ears.

Good training beats brute strength every time.

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Cheapside, Merlin Park
Grimsby
DN370JE

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