Pardus K9 - Canine Training & Behaviour Modification

02/06/2026

Just a quick update regarding some technical difficulties we've been dealing with for almost five years now.

Unfortunately, emails may disappear during the transition. I've finally given up trying to find someone to sort this professionally!

For the time being, all correspondence will come from:

📧 [email protected]

Wednesday Walkies emails will be sent from this email today as a test run.

This is the only official email address that is not .co.uk.

As we're changing hosts and servers, there is a possibility that some previous correspondence may be lost. To put it politely, IONOS has made this entire process incredibly difficult, stressful, and time-consuming. I'll be very happy to see the back of them!

If you've had sessions booked, plans sent, residential bookings arranged, or receipts issued through our current .co.uk email addresses, don't panic. Those records are either stored separately or hosted elsewhere.

However, if you notice that any emails have disappeared, please get in touch by:

Messaging the page

Emailing [email protected]

Commenting on this post

I've tried to avoid making this change for a long time, but it's reached the point where it's creating more work and stress than it's worth. Action is needed.

Sorry for any inconvenience, confusion, or stress this may cause.

It's either this... or I'm off to work in the mines. ⛏️😂

30/05/2026

Safe, structured walk.

Highly recommended by PK9 clients.

🐾 Community Dog Walk – round two! 🐾

We’re so excited to be back for our second Canine Creations community dog walk 🐶💛

Join us for a friendly, relaxed stroll with local pups and their humans – the perfect way to spend your Sunday morning.

📅 Sunday 31st May
⏰ Meet at 9:50am (walk starts at 10am)
📍 Canine Creations, 46 Pillory Street, Nantwich

what to expect…
🐾 a relaxed group walk
🐾 chat with other local dog owners
🐾 free treat for your pup
🐾 exclusive shop discount after the walk

Whether you joined us last time or you’re new to the pack, we’d love to see you there 🐕🌿

let’s keep building our lovely local dog community together 💛

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29/05/2026

“How many dogs need to die?”

A question I have asked many times…

For nearly a decade, I stood almost alone in the dog sport and working world, raising the alarm about dangerous and unnecessary practices, and trying to educate people.

While many dismissed me, and some even harassed and abused me, ironically even some of those now speaking out themselves, I kept speaking out.

Now, the truth can no longer be ignored. Dogs have yet again been seriously harmed. Another has lost its life, teeth have been snapped, and more eyes have been lost, sadly all too common.

This is why I speak out now more than ever.

I have been ahead of the curve because I witnessed it myself and saw what egos and greed did to dogs. I understand dogs’ emotional and behavioural needs far beyond simplistic ideas of durability, force, and suppression. Call me arrogant if you like, I do not care.

I urge everyone not to fall into the same traps, especially with trainers who still rely on compulsion, specific tools, and who ignore true welfare. If you think it is wrong, CALL IT OUT.

This is not about competition. It is not about being right. It is about ensuring every dog is treated with the care, understanding, and respect they deserve.

Please, stay informed. Stay compassionate. Put the dog first. Have the balls to challenge your trainer. Ask questions. Ask for explanations, and even check them against reputable sources.

Again, I will address the fact that I am NOT a force-free trainer and NEVER will be.

I am a balanced trainer, and I will use corrections.

The difference is that I evaluate the consequences of my actions.

I will not physically correct a dog for being scared or stressed. I will not physically correct a dog for getting it wrong or for taking its time.

These are all things that can be conditioned very, VERY easily without any pressure 🤯

Just as a dog’s drive can be built by tapping its flanks, or anxiety reduced by gentle chest pressure, a small lead pop can simply act as a cue to refocus when properly conditioned. A harsh correction can lead to significant fallout in the form of negative association. Yanking a dog as hard as you can teaches fear of making a mistake.

There is a world of difference between clear communication and intimidation. Too many people either do not understand that distinction or choose to ignore it. Sadly this is aimed at "professionals".

Discipline is not abuse. Structure is not suppression. Correction is not cruelty.

But when timing, intent, understanding, and the individual dog in front of you are ignored, “correction” quickly becomes nothing more than punishment dressed up as training.

I will touch on the discussion of discipline, leadership, and the whole “alpha” narrative at a later date.

Never let your ego get in the way of welfare.

Any wishing to discuss or have opposing opinions. Feel free to comment, I'll be all to happy to educate you too!

28/05/2026

🐾🐾 GROUP SESSION BOOKINGS NOW OPEN! 🐾🐾

Time to book your favourite group sessions for next week using our new schedule! 🎉

☀️Focus Thursday is back for summer!☀️

We use this post to help manage our inbox - so:
👉🏼 If you’ve booked before, just comment below with the groups you’d like to attend.
👉🏼 If you’re new to booking, DM us first so we can get you set up and explain how it all works.

Remember - we email all information about the group you've booked 1 day prior to the group. We do this to ensure the groups are suitable for the number of dogs attending, the behaviours of those dogs and their environmental associations. Booking is open until 12 midday on the day of the group.

📋 BOOKING RULES

✅ First come, first served - limited spaces available!
🚫 No pre-bookings
📅 Bookings open every Thursday and remains open until 6 hours before each group commences
⚠️ 24 hours’ notice required for cancellations - less than that and you’ll still be charged in full.
❌ No-shows will be charged. Two missed Wednesday Walkies = 4-week booking ban.
💷Payment can be made before or at the end of groups, bank transfers accepted, receipts issued on request.
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💬 EXTRA INFORMATION

📍 All sessions in Winsford (weekends at Hopley House, Middlewich - returning soon. Keep your eyes peeled 👀).

🐕‍🦺All dogs must be on a lead at all times unless instructed otherwise by a Pardus K9 team member (Dan, Kelly, Amy & Fay).

💪🏼 Fully insured
🩹 Canine First Aiders
⛑️ Human First Aiders
🔐 DBS checked
🦽 Disability-friendly
👩🏽‍🍼 Child-friendly

💷 Discounts available for:
Military & veterans, prison service, police, ambulance, fire & rescue, and all NHS staff.

✨ Commitment, connection, and a whole lot of tail wags guaranteed! ✨

Failure to attend will result in either losing that session from your allowance or being charged separately for the missed class.

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28/05/2026

Many dogs last night had issues with the loud Thunder.

Firework desensitisation training can help with this along with other random loud noise events, not just fireworks.

Realistically a good level of desensitisation can take up to 6 months. Ironically it's 6 months until November. So a good time to start if you haven't already.

There are more posts regarding fireworks in the page, a simple search will pull up a few posts we've made over the years.

27/05/2026

Happy Won’t Look Wednesday from Tia 👀

You’ll often see us start training sessions at Pardus K9 using cones, bowls, buckets, and other sniffy activities to help dogs settle into a calm, focused mindset before learning begins.

Sniffing is an amazing form of mental enrichment for dogs and can be just as tiring as physical exercise! Something as simple as scattering food around cones, pots, bowls, or buckets encourages your dog to use their brain and natural instincts 🐶

These kinds of activities are especially great during a heatwave, when walks may need to be shorter but your dog still needs an outlet for their energy ☀️

26/05/2026

One last address of the hot weather, heat and the dangers they posses, in 5 factual points.

1.Dogs are naturally warmer than humans.
- Dogs: 38.3–39.2°C (about 101–102.5°F)
- Humans: 36.1–37.2°C (about 97–99°F)
That's an extra 2° on top of how warm you feel FULLY CLOTHED!

2. Dogs can't cool down easily!
Only the dogs paws contain functional cooling sweat glands. For reference. Humans sweats glands cover roughly 70-90% of their body... dogs 1-3%.

3. It happens FAST!
I've unfortunately seen this happen in person. A dog can go from being high energy and responsive, to unconscious/deceased in MINUTES in 25°+

4. It doesn't feel that hot.
Well it won't, you're half naked, sweating, taking measures to cool yourself. You've climatized a little throughout the day. Your dog has NOT!

5. Your dog’s loyalty, affection and TRUST will make it keep going, even long after it should have stopped.

A dog may feel distress like a young child does, but it lacks the human-style reasoning to think:

“If I keep running in this heat, I could collapse in ten minutes, so I should stop.”

That’s why humans have to make that call for them. That’s why you are supposed to use common sense and fair judgment.

Apologies for the barrage of posts! Obviously due to the weather I'm finding myself with a bit of extra time on my hands.

26/05/2026

Happy Tongue Out Tuesday from Gus 🐶

Gus has been training with us for around 6 months now, and watching his progress has been incredible! When he first joined us, he struggled with pulling on the lead and found other dogs a little too exciting!

He started out on our Wednesday Walkies and has since grown in confidence across several of our groups, including Canine Confidence Club, where he’s been working hard on polite greetings and learning to disengage calmly around other dogs.

We’re so proud of how far Gus has come, and his parents have done an amazing job supporting his training every step of the way 🤩

25/05/2026

How many times do we need to say it?

I've heard of (edited from 16) 18 dogs tragically losing their lives today (so far) and the worst part!! IT WAS EASILY AVOIDABLE 😡🤬😠

Please do right by your dogs.