Katesbridge K9s

23/06/2026

Never underestimate a calm and neutral start to the day… simple activities with no demands or big stimulation will allow you and your dog to start the day as you mean to go on ☀️🐾

15/06/2026

‼️Typical GSD Behaviour - Seek💥 lock on💥 obliterate target💣‼️

GSD Mindset......"Imperative that the same logic is applied to eliminating sand as would be applied to eliminating baddies" 😂

You can never fault a German Shepherd's work ethic ⭐🐾🐺

True commitment on every level ❤️

12/06/2026

⚠️ Don’t worry, I know they’re not dogs⚠️

They’re my two wonderful pet sheep. They’ve been hand reared and are my two very willing assistants when it comes to “Livestock Aversion Training” here at Katesbridgek9s 🐾🌟

This training is for dogs who find it hard to keep their cool, and their prey drive, under control around livestock.

⚠️Please note the boy’s safety is of utmost importance to me and they are never placed in the way of danger. We have top class “Impackt” safety protocols in place and no undue stress is placed on them.

Drop us a line if you think this training might help your dog and be sure to keep an eye out for updates on all things “Scrappy and Jackson” 🌟🐑🐏🌟

12/06/2026

⚠️Don’t know how to socialise your dog? ⚠️

Drop me a DM and we’ll get right to it….

Assessment first, gentle introductions next and then the sky’s the limit. Just remember, time and patience are key and an Impackt Therapy Dog is the secret ingredient

🤘🐾Nothing like a “Ridgie” 🐾🤘

I have a major soft spot for the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed and this young gentleman “Mack” is just one from a spectacular litter lovingly created by “Hunter Pride Rhodesian Ridgebacks”.

What a joy to introduce him to my boy “DJ” and help him “up” his socialisation game. The beginnings of a life long “bromance” beginning to blossom 🐾🤘🐾✨

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

Never start a day without a cuppa and a consult with my Queen ☕️🐺👑✨

10/06/2026

‼️⚠️Dogs and children should never be left unsupervised⚠️‼️

I’ve addressed this topic before on the page and tonight we’ve been having some discussions, as a team of behaviourists, here at IMPACKT.

There are mixed feelings as we consider the new legislation being added this coming November to the already in place exemptions for England and Wales.

From that date new restrictions will come into place meaning dog owners, in England and Wales, who leave children unsupervised with banned breeds could face prosecution and potentially have their dog seized.

This is another attempt to reduce dog bites which are steadily increasing each year.

Whilst we as a team welcome these changes, we consider how discussions have always centred around the same points as put forward by Pamela Dempsey who leads our IMPACKT team.

⚠️Most fatal dog attacks happen in the home but yet no safety measures for inside the home are addressed within this legislation. Only requirements to be on lead and muzzled in public!

⚠️Most fatal dog attacks on children happen with an adult present! In fact only one of the child fatalities in the run up to the ban in england happened when a child was alone with the dog.
This new restriction is vital to raise awareness but does not go anywhere near enough to prevent more bites and fatalities. We must spread awareness that having an adult present does not guarantee a child’s safety!

⚠️The biggest and most worrying issue is that this ONLY applies to banned breeds and not all breeds! Any breed can bite and be aggressive. The legislative ban and restrictions should be temperament specific rather than breed specific!

Any dog who has shown any signs of aggression should be included regardless of their breed! Our discussions will continue here amongst the team but this is how we believe child safety, in relation to dogs, should be actively and appropriately policed through legislation in order to reduce the incidents of child injuries and worst of all death.

04/06/2026

🐾‼️ Not sure where we are? 🐾‼️

🐾‼️Don't know if you can find us? 🐾‼️

We have a fine view of the beautiful Mourne Mountains in County Down, Northern Ireland. If you can see them, you're almost here ❤️

⭐🐾 Come on, the kettle's on, there's dog chat abound ☕