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K9-International International leaders in the procurement and training of personal and family protection dogs. Come and discover your new best friend!

We are international leaders in providing exceptional personal and family protection dogs. With over ten years of experience supporting armed forces, governments, and families worldwide, we’re dedicated to delivering dogs of unparalleled quality. Our carefully chosen breeds, known and loved globally for their unwavering loyalty, gentle nature, and strong protective instincts, are more than just pets; they are potential beloved family members. They offer comfort and security, becoming an integral part of your family. Experience the joy and excitement these remarkable dogs can bring into your life. Whether you’re captivated by the striking Doberman Pinschers, robust Cane Corsos, intelligent German Shepherds, agile Belgian Malinois, sturdy Rottweilers, or elegant Giant Schnauzers, we have the perfect companion eagerly waiting to join your family. These dogs not only offer you a sense of comfort but also a strong feeling of security.

04/10/2026

What a session for Lola. 👏🐾

Lola, our Mastiff × German Shepherd, has come on so much — and today was one of those sessions where you really get to see all the work coming together.

People passed us.
Dogs passed us.
There were distractions everywhere.

And Lola? Nothing. Not a single reaction.

Even the squirrels decided to put her to the test — repeatedly. 🐿️😂

But what really stood out was Gabby’s handling. Calm, relaxed and completely unfazed. No tension, no panic, no over-correcting — just clear, confident handling.

And that makes such a difference.

The more relaxed and consistent Gabby has become, the more reliable Lola has become alongside her.

For a dog who previously found the outside world difficult to navigate, seeing her able to move through it without people, dogs or even squirrels triggering a reaction is huge progress.

Today wasn’t about perfection.

It was about seeing a dog and owner working together with confidence, trust and control.

A total success. Well done, Gabby & Lola. 🧡

01/10/2026

🐾 MEET FINN — 15 WEEKS OLD & BUILDING THE RIGHT FOUNDATIONS

Finn, a 15-week-old Golden Retriever, has joined us for his Residential Puppy Training Programme — and at this age, it’s less about creating a “perfectly trained” puppy and much more about building the foundations for the adult dog he’s going to become.

During his stay, we’re working on:

• Boundaries — learning that access, attention and freedom aren’t always on demand.
• Thresholds — calmly waiting at doors, gates, the crate and before entering or leaving different environments.
• Impulse control — teaching Finn to think before reacting rather than simply following every puppy impulse.
• Engagement — building his desire to check in, listen and work with the person handling him.
• Foundational obedience — introducing the behaviours and communication he’ll need as he grows.
• Environmental exposure — experiencing different places, sounds, surfaces, people, dogs and everyday situations in a controlled and positive way.

At 15 weeks old, Finn is at an incredibly important stage of his development.

The experiences, boundaries and routines introduced now can have a huge influence on the dog he becomes over the coming months.

But residential training doesn’t finish when Finn goes home.

We can establish the foundations, introduce the structure and show Finn exactly what is expected of him — but his family then need to continue that same communication, consistency and routine at home.

That means maintaining the thresholds.

Continuing the boundaries.

Practising engagement.

Taking him into different environments.

And gradually increasing the level of distraction as he becomes more confident and capable.

Because the goal isn’t simply to send home a puppy who behaves well for us.

The goal is to give Finn and his family the foundations they can continue building on together.

Start early.
Build the foundations properly.
Then keep building.

K9-INTERNATIONAL | FAMILY DOG TRAININ
Creating well-balanced dogs for everyday life.

25/09/2026

Six rescued Cocker Spaniels. One incredibly loving family. And a new arrival who just needs a little help finding her place. 🧡

Every dog in this family has been rescued, and the love they have for their dogs is obvious from the moment you walk through the door.

Their latest addition, Lexi, hasn’t had the easiest start in life. She’s come from a horrible environment where she simply wasn’t given the love, care or guidance she deserved.

Since joining the family, there have been some disruptions within the existing pack, including fights inside the home.

But Lexi isn’t a “bad dog”.

She’s a beautiful Cocker Spaniel who needs to learn one incredibly important skill: how to regulate herself.

With six dogs living together, love alone isn’t always enough. A calm, harmonious multi-dog household also needs structure, boundaries, consistency and clear guidance.

So that’s exactly where we started.

We introduced clear rules around thresholds, began creating boundaries throughout the home and started teaching Lexi that her crate isn’t a punishment — it’s her own positive, safe space where she can switch off, decompress and regulate.

Because if Lexi continually reaches a heightened state and cannot bring herself back down, that emotional intensity can spill over into conflict with the other dogs.

The next stage is structured integration — and one of the nicest things about working with this family is seeing everyone getting involved.

This isn’t simply about changing Lexi.

It’s about giving the entire family the tools to create a calmer, more balanced home for all six dogs.

There’s plenty of work ahead, but this is exactly where meaningful change starts.

Watch this space… Lexi’s journey has only just begun.

23/09/2026

Less than 10 minutes. A completely different walk.

Kyla is an adolescent Rottweiler who was recently rescued and welcomed into her new home.

As part of her Behaviour Assessment, we wanted to see how she behaved for her owner on the lead. Up until now, walks had involved a lot of pulling, with Kyla regularly trying to dictate the direction and pace of the walk.

So, during the assessment, we spent less than ten minutes working on her heel position and loose-lead walking.

And this is what happened…

For the first time, her owner was able to walk Kyla feeling completely relaxed.

No constant pulling.
No battle over direction.
No feeling like Kyla was controlling the walk.

Instead, we started to see something very different: dog and owner moving together, connected and united in the walk.

What made this moment particularly special wasn’t simply seeing Kyla walking nicely on the lead. It was seeing the change in her owner — being able to relax, enjoy the walk and feel that they were finally working together.

And this was only the assessment.

Kyla is still an adolescent, she’s still settling into a new home, and there is plenty more work ahead. But moments like this show us what’s possible when we establish clear communication and give both dog and owner the right guidance.

A brilliant start for Kyla and her new family.

01/09/2026

Small dog owners aren’t going to like this.

If your dog reacts, barks, lunges or refuses to move and your first response is to pick it up, ask yourself one question:

Would you do it if your dog weighed 40kg?

If the answer is no, why is it the solution at 4kg?

Size changes the consequences of behaviour. It doesn’t change the behaviour.

We expect large dogs to develop boundaries, resilience and neutrality — yet too often we physically remove small dogs from situations instead of teaching them how to cope with them.

There are absolutely times when picking a dog up is necessary for safety.

But safety and habit aren’t the same thing.

So here’s the controversial bit:

Do small dogs have more behavioural problems — or have we simply normalised behaviour from them that we’d never tolerate from a 40kg dog?

Agree or disagree?

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