Profile

FromeK9 was set up 9 years ago as a hobby which I ran alongside my 'proper desk job' After a while it became apparent that I should follow my love of working with people & dogs and turn FromeK9 a full time job. The word 'job' just dosent seem like the right word to use as it really is a pleasure for me to work at something I am so passionate about.

No dog, and more importantly, no owner, are the same, all my teaching methods are tweaked to suit both you, and your dog. I am a realistic dog trainer & behaviourist!

I take pride in my teaching, and I expect progress! the path to a well trained dog isnt just a 1hr training class per week!

Over the years I have personally trained a variety different breeds of dogs, and equally a variety of handlers.

I have both studied canine behaviour, and lived with a pack of dogs for over 14 years. I have hands on practical experience with many breeds, including Boxers (they are bonkers) Giant breeds, including Dogues, Danes, Bulldogs, Terriers, Labradoodles, Cockerpoo's, Poodles (clever clogs of the dog world!) Beagles, Nordic breeds, Gundogs, and of course the breed closest to my heart, the German Shepherd.

I have competed in many different sports including, working trials, Obedience (I am a qualified Kennel Club Obedience Judge) Agility, and Canix, (running with dogs) for which I compete at the highest level competing for the United Kingdom. I have also trained in the sport of Schutzund and worked with training dogs for protection.

I attend courses to keep myself on form & up to date with training methods, some of which I find useful and others a complete waste of time.

I am not a namby pamby trainer, neither do I use harsh methods, my message is clear to the dogs, motivational, and in return the dogs enjoy their training.

I am an associate member of the BIPDT. (British Institute of Dog Trainers) I am also an assessor for the ADTB, (Academy of Dog Training & Behaviour)

I have appeared on TV, radio, and in numerous Dog related publications. I have bred German Shepherds and my own dogs have the privilege of representing the breed on the stand at both Crufts, and Discover Dogs in London.