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03/08/2025

Training Angus – Building Confidence

Angus came in for his first consultation to work on confidence and nervousness around distractions. His owners have done an amazing job so far — a huge help for any trainer!

We made small adjustments to his training journey, focusing on Existential Feeding and breaking down Positive Reinforcement properly. Then we introduced modern protocols to boost dopamine and oxytocin — all the good stuff that helps dogs feel safe and happy.

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Building trust, not just obedience

03/08/2025

Modern Dog Training – Do Better for Your Dog

Dog training isn’t about scaring dogs into submission — that’s not training, it’s a reflection of inexperience and poor education.

Your dog deserves better. Fear-based tactics teach nothing, especially to dogs who are already anxious or fearful. These approaches risk long-term emotional damage and undermine the very foundation of trust.

True training is about building a relationship, not controlling behaviour through intimidation. If your training doesn’t strengthen your bond, it’s not going to take you far — and it may leave lasting scars.

Be mindful of who’s working with your dog.
Even food — a powerful tool — can be misused. We see it happen every week.

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03/08/2025

Training Tank – Big Dog, Big Heart

Tank came in today to work on overstimulated behaviours — mainly barking. He’s super friendly, but his size and breed can make him look intimidating to the public eye.

What we saw wasn’t bad behaviour — it was frustration and instinctive. Barking, chasing, jumping… all wired into him. The key is understanding that stability starts with foundation work, clarity, bond, trust.
NOT suppression.

We built a solid training plan and finished with some play to give him a healthy outlet.
Loved working with this big lad — even after our barking intro 😂

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Respect the Dog, Understand the Drive

03/08/2025

Sunday Boot Camp 👉Group Access Info

If you're looking to join the private ClassK9 Training Group, please ensure you’ve answered the required questions so we can approve your request.

This group is exclusively for clients who have attended our Boot Camp / training sessions. It serves as a reference hub for techniques covered during classes and offers clear, structured guidance on applying dog training principles effectively.

Our goal is to safeguard against misinformation, guesswork, or the misuse of techniques that haven’t been properly taught. This ensures a safe, consistent learning environment for both handlers and dogs — keeping training ethical, effective, and enjoyable.

Thank you for respecting the integrity of our system and helping us maintain high standards for canine care and education.

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Training with Purpose, Teaching with Heart & Soul

03/08/2025

Thanks to everyone who attended our Sunday morning boot camp training session
All training information is available for class members on our private training ClassK9 page
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28/07/2025

Tonight’s Obedience Training
IGP Club Information

Gates open at 5.15pm onwards

Please remember to toilet your dog upon arrival and book you dog on the whiteboard.

Prepare your food & toys ready for the obedience training before entering the feild.

Light exercise around toilet area is adequate rest before moving to obedience so we have freshness to train .. Don't burn your dogs energy before starting to train.

Interested in our IGP ?
Drop us a message fo information ..

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28/07/2025

We’ve Been Busy Training Some Brilliant Dogs!

Over the past few months, I have been hard at work delivering a wide range of training services — from puppy classes and group obedience sessions to bespoke 1-to-1 sessions /tracking /Behavioural work & lots more. It’s been amazing to meet so many committed dog owners and help their pups build confidence, responsiveness, and trust.

🐾 If you've been in touch and haven’t heard back yet, thank you for your patience — we're steadily working through enquiries and catching up with everyone. If you’re waiting on a reply or want to book in, feel free to drop me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Fully qualified modern training
Fully licensed dog training facility

Thanks as always for your continued support and trust — we’re proud to be part of your dog’s journey. 🐶💪

26/07/2025

👉Sunday Boot Camp Information 👈

No Boot camp tomorrow folks we are away down south for a dog event ... Back to normal next Sunday..

24/07/2025

Training Consultation Summary

Buddy

Buddy attended his initial training consultation session at ClassK9, where we explored the early emergence of fear-based responses in unfamiliar or challenging outdoor environments.

These behaviours are not rooted in stubbornness or defiance, but rather stem from uncertainty—specifically, the absence of alternative, known behaviours to help him navigate overwhelming stimuli.

Through observation and discussion, it became evident that Buddy currently lacks a sufficient repertoire of coping mechanisms. This results in reactive choices, often driven by stress rather than confidence or clarity.

A tailored foundation planner was developed during the consultation, focused on establishing a reliable and responsive communication framework. This will serve as the bedrock for all future generalization efforts, ensuring consistency and predictability as Buddy’s learning expands beyond familiar settings.

At ClassK9, we understand that teaching must take place within an environment that nurtures motivation, safety, and learning. When a dog is supported emotionally and cognitively, the path to generalisation becomes not only possible, but sustainable.

We look forward to guiding Buddy through this process—building trust, teaching choice, and encouraging confident, cooperative behaviours through ethical, pressure-free systems.

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20/07/2025

Sunday Boot Camp – Thank You! Thanks to everyone who joined us for Sunday's Boot Camp! We’ll be uploading the workout videos later this week, but please note that there are already numerous videos available on the Private Training Page for continued learning and support. [ Classk9 Clients Private Page ]

💳 Transfer Details For payment, please use the following details and include your dog’s name as the reference:

Account Name: ClassK9

Account Number: 02887444

Sort Code: 08-71-99

Homework video breakdowns will be uploaded to the private training page.

Training Focus: Continuation vs. Terminal Markers In Sunday’s boot camp, we focused on understanding the two fundamental markers in dog training: Continuation and Terminal. These verbal cues play a crucial role in shaping reliable behavioral responses:

Continuation Marker — signals to the dog that they are performing correctly and should keep going

Terminal Marker — lets the dog know the behavior is complete and they’re finished

It’s essential to practise these markers consistently before expecting your dog to respond automatically. Reinforcement without clarity can create confusion or dilute the meaning of your cues. By investing time in foundational marker work, we set the stage for clearer communication and more reliable behavior outcomes.

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