House of K9

Trusted dog walking and training company covering Basingstoke and surrounding areas. Keeping dogs happy and owners stress-free.

All of your dogs needs, under one roof.

25/08/2026

Another lovely client review, this time from Navi’s owner, who regularly joins us for our Neutrality Classes 🐾

Seeing the progress Navi has made week in, week out has been amazing — and it all comes down to consistency.

Progress doesn’t happen overnight. It comes from turning up, putting the work in and continuing to train even when things aren’t perfect.

Navi is always a pleasure to have in class, and watching his confidence and neutrality continue to grow is proof that hard work really does pay off.

Watching him happy roll half way through class is my absolute favourite😂🤍

24/08/2026

It’s something I hear often:

“We didn’t get a puppy because we don’t have the time.”

So, instead, they get a rescue dog.

But a rescue dog isn’t a shortcut.

Yes, you might skip the puppy stage — but you don’t skip the responsibility that comes with bringing a dog into your life.

Of course, not every rescue dog comes with behavioural issues or needs extensive training. Some settle beautifully into their new homes with very little difficulty. But you simply cannot assume that will be the case.

A rescue dog still needs time to decompress, build a relationship with you, learn your routine, understand your expectations and settle into a completely new life.

And some will come with established behaviours, previous experiences, fears or insecurities that need working through. You may have to undo behaviours that have been rehearsed for years before you can begin building new ones.

That doesn’t make rescue dogs bad dogs, and it certainly doesn’t mean you shouldn’t rescue.

It just means older doesn’t automatically mean easier.

Rescue dogs deserve more than simply fitting around the time you have available. They deserve someone prepared to give them the time they need — whatever that looks like for the individual dog.

So if the reason you’re choosing a rescue is “we don’t have time for a puppy”…

It might be worth asking whether you actually have time for a dog.

23/08/2026

Training your dog can be hard enough. Doing it alone can make it even harder.

Having a reactive dog, struggling with behaviour, or simply working towards your training goals can sometimes feel isolating. Having good people around you — people who understand, support you and celebrate the little wins — can make such a difference.

When I started House of K9, one thing I really wanted to create was a community.

A judgement-free space where people could come together because of their love for their dogs. Somewhere you could turn up, train, learn, ask questions, have a laugh and be surrounded by people who just get it.

And somehow, it's become even more than that.

Our classes now feel like one big group of friends. People meet up to train together, arrange walks outside of classes, support each other through the difficult days and celebrate each other's progress.

Real friendships have been made — all thanks to our dogs. 🖤

Dog training isn't always easy, and progress isn't always straightforward. But having people around you can make the journey a whole lot better.

Find your people. Build your community. Don't do it on your own🫶

📸 - 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 | 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗦 & 𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗧 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬

13/08/2026

🌟ANNUAL LEAVE REMINDER🌟

I am off from today until Thursday 20th, looking forward to a well deserved break and am signing off of all socials until next week.

Thank you everyone for keeping me so busy, I'm so grateful ... see you next week 🙌

01/08/2026

August classes are here☀️

Classes now available to book on our website, link in bio 🔗

28/07/2026

Spaces are being released this Friday! 🐾

Ready to tap into your dog's incredible nose? Join us for Scentwork: The Elements, where your dog will build confidence, problem-solving skills, and have an amazing time searching across different environments and challenges.

Whether you're new to scentwork or looking to expand your dog's skills, this course is designed to be fun, rewarding, and suitable for all breeds.

✨ Spaces go live this Friday – they fill quickly, so keep an eye out and grab your spot!

26/07/2026

Stop calling rewards bribes.

The difference? Timing.

A bribe is using the reward to persuade your dog to do something before they have made the right choice.

A reward comes after the behaviour. It tells your dog, “That was exactly what I wanted.”

This is why we need to be mindful of how we use food.

A hand already in your pocket, waving a treat in front of your dog, or showing them the reward before they respond can accidentally turn a reward into a bribe.

The treat should follow the behaviour, not lead it.

The goal isn’t for your dog to only listen when they know food is coming. The goal is to build understanding, create habits, and teach your dog that making the right choices pays off.

Food isn’t the problem.
Poor timing is.

24/07/2026

✨ COMING SOON... ✨

House of K9 Scentwork: The Elements

4 Elements. Endless Possibilities. 🌍💨💧🔥

This September, we're introducing a brand-new scentwork journey designed to help you and your dog progress through the four elements:

🌍 Earth – Find your feet with our Foundation level.
💨 Wind – Build your skills with added scents, increased criteria, and exciting new search locations.
💧 Water – Take scentwork to a whole new environment with water searches.
🔥 Fire – Put it all together in our Urban class, tackling hard-level challenges.

We'll be sharing each element in more detail over the coming weeks... 👀

🐾 Scentwork is for every dog. Whether you're looking to build confidence, provide enrichment, or simply have fun together, this is the place for you.

Launching this September. Stay tuned👀

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