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At Robinsons K9 Academy, we take pride in what we deliver. All while building a special connection with your dog. I am a kind, ethical and trusted trainer.

We make our training fun for you all, but most importantly we train in real environments and show you how to navigate real life situations. I am Ryan and I am currently serving in the Armed forces until 2027, by this time I would have completed 24 years of service. At the moment I am providing my services as a dog trainer/behaviourist part time. I am proud to announce that I am now a Professional

Member of the Pet Professional Network. The Pet Professional Network is the first international business support organisation and educational platform for kind, ethical and trusted pet professionals. Working in collaboration with world class training and behavioural institutes, business and mindset coaches, they help raise the standards of animal welfare providing members with a safe community to grow or expand their business and connect with like-minded professionals. Having undergone a personal assessment, ensuring I meet their high standards and force and fear free philosophy, I have been invited to join their supportive community and will continue to receive ongoing group coaching. By being a member I am committed to giving my clients the best and most effective long-term support and will also encourage other professionals to reach out and help support each other, in a safe coaching environment. I have completed the level 4 PETbc Accredited Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma, Dog Law Certificate with the British College of Canine Studies. I am currently studying 3 year course with the School Of Canine Science, I also carry Level 2 Canine First Aid which included practical to ensure my clients that their dogs are in safe hands. Dogs have always played a massive part in my life and I have never been without one. I unfortunately had to put my 10 year old Giant Schnauzer “Xena” to rest 2 years ago due to a sudden illness. I have a Borador named “Hebe” which is already showing she will be a bundle of joy. We have just recently welcomed a 7 year old Giant Schnauzer to our family named "Luther" a lot of the work I do is working with not just the dog, but the owner too and that is simply because our own influence plays a big part in how a dog behaves. I also take into consideration the owner and dog and tailor behaviour modification programs that will best suit my clients that promotes a calm and well balanced dog.

03/04/2026

🐾 Thor came down from Catterick yesterday and delivered BIG 💪🔥

Powerful German Shepherd, loads of drive and just needed direction 👌

👉 Pulled like a train
👉 Reacted more when the baby was present
👉 Struggled to switch off around other dogs

Fast forward one session…

🔥 Better focus
🔥 Calmer mindset
🔥 Clearer communication
🔥 Owners back in control

💥 Best bit? Woke up today to a video of Thor out with the family moving calmly around other dogs… no drama, no chaos 👏

That’s what it’s about — giving dogs clarity and owners confidence 💯

🚨 Also buzzing for next week… We’ve got Jade Moore joining Robinsons K9 Academy for some work experience 👏 She’s coming in to learn how real-world training works — not just theory, but how to read dogs, coach owners and build results that actually last.

Great opportunity and looking forward to having her on board 💪

Top work from the family 👌

📩 If your dog’s pulling your arm off or kicking off around distractions… message me.

Let’s fix it 🐕‍🦺

🐣 Happy Easter. 🐣

❤️ Love and Peace.❤️

22/02/2026

🥳🐾 Different Dogs, different reasons. same process and same progress. 🐾

Today we had sessions with Milo the Labrador and Lola the Border Collie, two brilliant dogs who came to me for very different reasons.

💥 Milo, absolute firecracker on the lead. Pulling constantly, making every walk feel like a full body workout instead of something enjoyable. On top of that, he’s been struggling with getting into the car boot.

Today? we saw a small breakthrough with the boot work 👏

But that’s the thing progress isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it’s one extra second of confidence, one calmer decision, one less pull on the lead. That’s how real training works.

🎥 Second video posted in comments is Lola:

Lola had developed a habit of spinning in circles on the lead and nearly dragging her owners towards the road. This behaviour had been going on for some time, and understandably it had become stressful for everyone involved.

Today we focused on:

✅️ Slowing everything down
✅️ Building clarity
✅️ Reinforcing calm choices

Training isn’t about “stopping” behaviour. It’s about teaching a better one. What I absolutely love is working with owners who give 100% and trust the process. 🙌 Because it is a process.

💯 Not a quick fix.
💯️ Not a magic wand.
💯️ Not one session and done.

✅️ It’s consistency.
✅️ It’s timing.
✅️ It’s communication.
✅️ It’s leadership without force.

Watching how both dogs were today compared to where they started? That’s exactly why I love doing what I do.

When owners commit, dogs change. When dogs gain clarity, confidence grows. When confidence grows, behaviour improves.

🔥 Proud of both of these teams today 👏🐾

🧨 Onwards and upwards.

❤️ Love and Peace ❤️

18/02/2026

🚨 GROOMERS UPDATE 🚨

🔥 Vito has just returned from the groomers and I swear he’s lost about 3 stone of fur 💈✂️😂

💯 I dropped off a shaggy mountain bear and I’ve picked up a lean, aerodynamic athlete 🐻➡️🐕‍🦺

👌 Pretty sure the groomer filled a couple of bin bags and knitted a spare dog on the side 🧶🤣

🙌 He’s now running around the house like he’s unlocked +10 speed and -15 fluff 🏃‍♂️💨

🧨 Fresh trim, fresh fade and a fresh attitude.

💪 Still thinks he’s hard though 😎🐾

😅 Someone tell him summer body season isn’t until June 💪😂

🔥 Thank you to Laura at The Hut Dog Grooming in Boroughbridge

01/02/2026

🥳🐾 Welcome Lola! 🐾🥳

🥳 Big welcome to Lola, a 4 year old Border Collie who’s officially joined Robinsons K9 Academy 💪🐶

Now… quick game 😏

👉 Can you guess what Lola has come to see me for?

💯 Yep, you guessed it, chasing traffic 🚗💨

Classic Collie behaviour.

🧠 Why do Border Collies do this?

Border Collies are bred to control movement. Cars move fast, appear suddenly and disappear just as quickly, which lights up that herding brain like a Christmas tree 🎄

Chasing becomes self-rewarding, adrenaline kicks in and before you know it, we’ve got a habit that feels impossible to switch off.

The good news?

With the right structure, management and training that instinct can be redirected, not suppressed. We don’t fight the Collie brain, we work with it 😉

That’s it for today’s fun and games 👊

📍 First stop: Peach and her very first puppy session 🐶

📍 Then: Off to Milo for some 1-1 training around Boroughbridge

📍 Finished strong: With the lovely Lola 💙

Busy days, happy dogs and proper progress.

❤️ Love and Peace. ❤️

27/01/2026

🐕‍🦺 Robinsons K9 Academy – Real Dogs, real training and real progress. 🐾

💪 At Robinsons K9 Academy, we don’t chase perfection. We build progress that actually lasts.

🔥 Dog training isn’t about controlling your dog, it’s about understanding them, guiding them and setting them up to succeed in the real world.

That looks like:
✅️ Loose lead walking that improves week by week
✅️ Reactivity worked through calmly, not suppressed
✅️Confidence built through engagement, not force
✅️ Owners learning why things work, not just what to do

💯 Some days are smooth, some days are chaos. Both are part of the journey.

🧨 If you’re showing up, staying consistent and putting the work in, you’re doing it right 💪🐾

✋️ This is dog training for real life.

🐾 No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just solid foundations.

👇 Drop a comment if you’re proud of how far your dog has come already.

📩 Message the page to start your journey with Robinsons K9 Academy

18/01/2026

🥳🧡 WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY, PEACH! 🐾

🥳 Everyone say hello to Peach, a gorgeous 14-week-old Cocker Spaniel who’s just joined the Academy for lots of fun-loving puppy training 🎉

💯 Peach is at that perfect age where curiosity is high, learning is fast and confidence is built through the right experiences. Over the coming weeks we’ll be focusing on:

✨ Building strong foundations
✨ Confidence & calmness
✨ Engagement and focus
✨ Positive social skills
✨ Turning everyday moments into learning opportunities

🔥 Puppy training isn’t about drilling commands, it’s about teaching Peach how to navigate the world, make good choices and grow into a happy, well-balanced dog 🧠🐶

We’re going to have lots of fun, plenty of praise and create learning that Peach wants to be part of 💪🧡

🙌 This is where good habits start and lifelong skills are built.

🤝 Welcome to the journey, Peach, we are buzzing to have you with us 🐾🔥

❤️ Love and Peace ❤️

08/01/2026

🐾 WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY, OBI! 🐾

Everyone, please give a warm welcome to Obi, the lovely Dachshund who has officially joined the academy for training 🐶❤️

💪 Over the coming weeks, we’ll be working closely with Obi (and his family) on a few key areas, including:

✅ Reactivity
✅ Separation Anxiety
✅ Toileting

Even before meeting him, I can already feel the potential he will show as we start this journey together. As always, our focus will be on building confidence, clarity and calm behaviours, setting Obi up with the skills he needs to feel safe, settled and successful in everyday life.

Welcome to the academy, Obi – we’re looking forward to getting started and supporting you every step of the way 💪🐾

31/12/2025

🥳🐾 Thank You From The Bottom Of My Heart 🐾

💪 As the year comes to a close, I just want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to every single client, supporter, follower and friend who has backed the Academy this year 🙏

💯 It hasn’t always been easy. We’ve taken on some genuinely challenging cases — dogs struggling with reactivity, anxiety, confidence and behavioural hurdles — and together, with commitment, trust and consistency, we’ve successfully navigated them 💪🐕

🌎 This year has seen us travel all over the UK, working with incredible dogs and even more incredible people. Every mile driven, every session delivered, every breakthrough moment has been worth it 🚗🇬🇧

🧨 Your support, belief and willingness to put the work in means everything. Watching dogs grow, settle and thrive alongside their owners is exactly why I do this.
Here’s to progress, resilience and building even more
success stories moving forward 🐾✨

Thank you for trusting the process — and trusting me.
🐶🤍

❤️ Love and Peace.❤️

Ryan Robinson
Robinsons K9 Academy

29/12/2025

🐾 Dog Training Isn’t About Control — It’s About Communication 🐾

So many dogs get labelled as “stubborn,” “naughty,” or “dominant” when the truth is far simpler…

👉 They’re confused, overstimulated, or don’t yet understand what we’re asking of them.

At Robinsons K9 Academy, we train the dog in front of us — not a theory, not a quick fix and never through force.

✅️ Clear communication
✅️ Confidence building
✅️ Positive reinforcement
✅️ Real-life, practical training
✅️ Support for both dog and owner

Whether it’s:
🐶 Pulling on the lead
🐶 Reactivity around dogs or people
🐶 Recall struggles
🐶 Puppy foundations
🐶 Rescue dogs finding their feet

Training should reduce stress, not create it. It should build trust, not fear.

Training should give you skills that last a lifetime — not just a dog that behaves when treats are visible.

💯 Progress comes from consistency, patience and understanding emotions, not “being the boss.”

If you’re ready to actually understand your dog and enjoy walking, training and living together again — you know where I am.

📩 Drop me a message

🐾 Let’s do this properly

🌎 www.robinsonsk9academy.com

Trust. Patience. Consistency. 💪🐕

❤️ Love and Peace ❤️

28/12/2025

🙏🔥 Please like, share and tag anyone with a dog in the comments, this information below is what you really need to understand as a dog owner. 🙏🔥

🐶🚜 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ALL DOG OWNERS – LIVESTOCK WORRYING LAW 🚜🐶

There has been a recent update to the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 and it’s something every dog owner — especially those who walk near farmland, footpaths, or rural areas — needs to be aware of.

🚨 What’s changed?

🔹 Stronger police powers
Police now have expanded authority to investigate incidents of livestock worrying. This includes stopping and detaining dogs suspected of chasing, harassing, or attacking livestock — even if this happens on public footpaths, bridleways, or roads.

🔹 Wider definition of livestock
Livestock no longer just means sheep or cattle. The definition has been widened to include animals such as alpacas and llamas, meaning more situations now fall under this law.

🔹 Higher penalties for owners
Penalties have increased significantly. Courts can now:
• Issue larger fines
• Order owners to pay veterinary bills, losses and other costs
• Take a much firmer stance on repeat or serious incidents

🔹 Clear distinction between “attacking” and “worrying”

This is really important:
• Worrying livestock includes chasing, harassing, or causing stress
• Attacking livestock is physical injury or death

💯 Your dog does not need to bite or make contact for an offence to occur.

⚠️ Why this matters Livestock worrying isn’t just dangerous for farm animals — it also puts dogs at serious risk. Panicked livestock can injure dogs and in extreme cases, farmers are legally allowed to protect their animals.

🐕 What this means for you

✔️ Keep dogs on lead around livestock
✔️ Do not assume good recall is enough
✔️ Respect signage and farmland boundaries
✔️ Manage reactivity and prey drive properly
✔️ Take responsibility — legally and ethically

As trainers, our job isn’t just teaching skills — it’s helping owners understand real-world responsibility and consequences.

If you’re unsure how to safely walk your dog around livestock or rural areas, or you’re struggling with chasing behaviour or reactivity, get in touch.

Prevention is always better than damage control.

Trust. Patience. Consistency. 🐾💪

Ryan Robinson
Robinsons K9 Academy

27/12/2025

🍖 Food Rewarding vs Food Bribery – What’s the Difference? 🐶✨

💪 Food is one of the most powerful training tools we have…

but how you use it makes all the difference 👀

✅ Food Rewarding (What we WANT to do)

Rewarding means:
The dog does the behaviour first, then the food appears as a payment for a job well done.

🐾 Example:

Your dog sits ➡️ then you reward.
✔ Builds understanding
✔ Creates reliable behaviours
✔ Strengthens focus and confidence
✔ The dog works with you, not for the food
❌ Food Bribery (What we want to avoid)

Bribery means:

The food is shown before the behaviour. The dog only listens if food is visible

🐾 Example:

You wave food ➡️ dog sits ➡️ behaviour stops when food is gone.

🚫 Creates dependency on treats
🚫 Weakens obedience
🚫 Dog learns: “No food, no work.”

🧠 The Key Difference

👉 Rewarding teaches

👉 Bribery negotiates

Training isn’t about convincing your dog — it’s about teaching them how to succeed 💪🐕

💡 Trainer Tip

✅️ Keep food hidden
✅️ Mark the behaviour first (yes/click)
✅️ Reward after
✅️ Gradually reduce food and replace with praise, toys, or real-life rewards

📌 Food should be a paycheck, not a lure.

🙌 Need our help get in touch. 🙌

🙏 Trust. Patience. Consistency. 🐾💛

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