K9 Konfidence Master Dog Trainer / Behaviourist

28/03/2025

Professional Master Dog Trainer, Teacher & Canine Health & Holistic Therapist. Dedicated Dog Trainer with Decades of experience training, living with & rehoming rescue dogs as well as Working with & training Professional Service dogs. Committed to helping pet owners safely and humanely control pet behaviour, improve owner and pet relationships by teaching modern day training & interacting methods. Canine Communication & Dog Psychology.
Also Trained in animal first aid & CPR to provide emergency assistance.
Helping owners to recognise, encourage and reinforce positive behaviour for optimal improvements.
1-2-1 home training sessions & group training classes. All dogs, All behaviour issues, All areas.
Contact m: 07376656058 direct for all your dog training needs.

10/02/2025

MORE DOG TRAINING CLIENT FEEDBACK . 1-2-1 & Group Training Class.

* had our first training session with Debbie and already I feel very positive about changing our dogs behaviour and improving her obedience! highly recommend Debbie! she knows her stuff and has a lot of knowledge! x (Group Training Session)

* Just want to say our first time dog training with Debbie absolutely brilliant experience can see massive difference with dogs change in behaviour, Debbie was very friendly & patient, dog was nervous but in end dog came round and nervous behaviour was quite unnoticeable, taught us things where we are going wrong so we all on same page, one big thank you and woof woof from Loki xx( 1-2-1 Private Training Session)

* 2nd session dog training with Debbie absolute brilliant, dog is less nervous and now being taught his bed is a safe haven for him he’s so much calmer, he is now barking less, so much achieved in one night dog now very playfull and happy and stopped barking at the least bit noise xx he is very happy dog xx (1-2-1 Private Training Session)

* Would like to say thankyou to Debbie had training session with Loki on Thursday so much different with the dog he is a lot calmer and wasnt barking like he was when he first met her he has learn loads in a short space of time and learning all the time ### ( 1-2-1 Private Training Session)

* Debbie can’t thank you enough we learnt so much and will definitely be back next week. I want Cooper to be the best Version of a well behaved dog that he can be. I want to be a good owner to my boy and with this ban coming up I will do everything I can to keep my baby. He love playing with your girl he’s fast asleep now. ( XL BULLY Group Training PRE BAN & NEW LEGISLATION LAWS)

08/02/2025

RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT DOG TRAINERS.

If you’re looking for a Dog Trainer, Remember this is a Specialist area, so make sure whoever you pay to help you & your dog that they are registered with a Professional Organisation as an Accredited Trainer & NOT JUST “A MEMBER”. Make sure they use only “FORCE FREE” Positive Reinforcement techniques. That these so called Trainers Have years of practical experience with all breeds & training issues, has academic qualifications & theoretical knowledge to back up years of hands on practical experience & don’t be afraid to ask questions & ask for proof of these qualifications & see them for yourself.
There are too many Rogue Trainers out there now who exploit an unregulated industry, who will take your money knowing fine well they lack the skills, knowledge have no real understanding & have no clue or any academic theoretical qualifications to back up what they claim to do. These Rogue trainers often do more harm than good when it comes to the welfare of your dog, the training methods they use which are unethical, outdated, & not accepted by any professional organisation which register real professional dog training Instructors. You wouldn’t place your child in the hands of an uneducated, inexperienced so called specialist, so don’t place your dog in the hands of one. Be vigilant. Do your Due Diligence & do not trust someone who calls themselves a dog trainer just because they want to hold the title & exploit you & your dog.
The only way to stop these unqualified, unethical, inexperienced, Rogue Trainers is to raise awareness & for dog owners to ask for proof of experience & knowledge before allowing them near your dog.
Real, Professional experienced dog trainers have nothing to hide, want only the very best for your dog & will be only too happy to prove themselves worthy, to work with you & your dog. Any so called trainer who denies to provide such evidence is holding a huge red flag in-front of you, DONT IGNORE THE SIGNS. YOUR DOG DESERVES THE BEST, DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS, IT’S THE WELFARE OF YOUR DOG YOU’RE RISKING. 😊🐶🩷

07/02/2025

3 weeks ago I started working with a beautiful female dog who was rescued after being abused, used for breeding on a puppy farm, abandoned after she served her purpose & left living on the streets. This beautiful dog is suffering extreme trauma & is very scared, only feeling safe to eat when it has become dark. Luckily this beautiful creature has found its forever home with owners who absolutely adore her & want her to live her best life. After my initial observations & whilst given my assessment there wasn’t a dry eye in the house including myself, this is the worst case of fear & emotional trauma I have seen in over 5 decades. It really was heart wrenching.
Being a professional Dog Trainer I have had to deal with some real heart breaking issues & help dogs overcome trauma, fear & help dogs build their trust, with humans, help them feel safe, secure, help build their confidence & resilience, help create new positive associations, experiences to help dogs enjoy their lives, be happy & feel safe in the world they live in. Being a dog Trainer isn’t about just working with owners & teaching their dogs basic fundamental commands like , sit, lie, down, stay, & Socialising them to create a well rounded, obedient, & safe companion & family pet. Being a Professional Dog Trainer is about much more than the basics. It’s about understanding the lives of our canine companions, knowing how they think, communicate, learn, understanding Canine psychology, understanding each breed, what they were bred to do, their genetic traits being able to tap into the psyche of the canine mind. I’ve lived with & worked with Dogs for 53 years & for over 30 years all of my own dogs have been rescue dogs. For the last 14 years I have dedicated my time to theoretical & academic learning in everything Canine related to back up my decades of lived & practical experience with dogs.
Everything from Dog Grooming, Canine, Body Language & Behaviour, Canine Obedience & Training Skills. Canine Psychology, Nutrition & Holistic Health Therapy, Canine emergency first Aid & CPR. & more, In order to Master my trade & be the best & give the best I can to the dogs & owners I work with. That’s how I have gained my stripes & gained my status as a Professional Master Dog Training Instructor.
There is no one size fits all. Each rescue dog I work with is unique, with its own back history of abandonment & related emotional distress & trauma. Not all answers are found in a text book, or found in a training manual. You have to really understand canines, & really know what you’re doing, & how to do it to even begin to make positive changes and make a healthy difference for the dog & family you’re working with. I would like to share the feedback & comments I’ve had from the family I’m currently working with. In such a short space of time, this beautiful dog has made amazing progress & is only at the very start of her journey to recovery & to a more fulfilling & happier life with her now forever family.
FEEDBACK RECEIVED. ( I have replaced the dogs name with question marks for client confidentiality reasons.)

* Hi Debbie, thank you so much for your time and guidance today we both really appreciate it 😊 ??? is learning so much she done great today .if you can make next Tuesday to come back we would really appreciate your time and advice 🐶❤️xx

* Aww thank you ❤️we are really proud of the way ??? is coming on in just a short space of time. xx

* From the first time of you coming out l would never thought in a million years ??? would of been eating in the daytime 😊it's just amazing all l can say thank goodness you came along when you did ❤️
* we have just got back from our outing with ??? l put her snood on her she didn't walk but she sat for a good 5-10 minutes looking around and taking her soundings in we give her lots of praise 🐶xx

* Omg Debbie l have more understanding about ??? in this past week then all of the 18 months we have had her and that's all thanks to you 😍we have asked for advice from different people know one seemed to know and couldn't help, you are truly amazing person .what you have said makes perfect sense xx ❤️ you have so much knowledge l can't even begin to understand but with your support we will do our very best for ??? 😊xx
K9 Konfidence Dog Training Academy.
M: 07376656058

05/02/2025

04/02/2025

NEW PUPPY / DOG TRAINING, OBEDIENCE & SOCIALISATION CLASSES STARTING SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY. PETERLEE. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE PER CLASS. SO BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW.
Help your dog become the companion you’ve always wanted & help your dog live its best life.
Our Group class training programme includes a mix of Theory based learning & Practical Learning Skills to help you understand your dog properly & help you become a better Dog Parent.
Each Week, As well as Practical learning in basic / foundation & obedience skills you’ll also learn about:
* Canine Communication & Behaviour.
* Canine Body Language & Warning Signs.
* Canine Psychology, How your Dog Thinks
And Our New Canine Emergency First Aid & CPR Class.
Groups are based on age, breed & size of your dog.
Venue, Classes, Times & Contact info:
Oakerside Community Centre Peterlee
4:30 -5:30pm 3-6 months pups & small breeds
5:30 - 6:30pm 6- 18 months adolescents & medium size breeds
6:30 7:30pm 18 months plus &
Medium / large breeds
TO REGISTER & SECURE YOUR PLACE: PLEASE CONTACT DEBBIE DIRECT VIA
TEXT / WHATSAPP: M: 07376656058

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