Archer K9

Archer K9 Trained protection & assistance dogs. Structured 1 to 1 training, group classes & behaviour programmes from puppies through to advanced work. All breeds covered.
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Aggression specialist.

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: The accompanying photographs show a serious hand injury. The wound has been blurred to comply with F...
05/09/2026

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: The accompanying photographs show a serious hand injury. The wound has been blurred to comply with Facebook and Instagram rules.

This injury was suffered by a professional dog walker while attempting to separate two dogs during a fight.

The damage extended into the nerve endings, and plastic surgery is now required. Even the original photographs do not fully show the depth and seriousness of the injury.

When dogs fight, people often act instinctively. They reach between the dogs, grab collars or attempt to pull them apart, placing themselves directly at risk of a redirected bite and potentially life-changing injuries.

DOG FIGHT AND BITE SAFETY COURSE

📅 Sunday 4 October
⏰ 11:30am to 1:30pm
💷 £40 per person
🎓 Hosted by Steve Sellers of Archer K9

Steve regularly works with dogs displaying serious aggression towards people and other dogs.

He is also experienced in managing large groups of powerful, high-drive working dogs, sometimes involving up to 18 to 20 dogs at a time. These dogs naturally possess high levels of drive and the capacity for aggression.

When managing a pack of this size, disagreements and fights can happen. Steve has extensive practical experience in preventing conflict, maintaining control and responding safely when incidents occur.

This course is based on genuine practical experience, not simply theory.

The course will cover:

- Recognising signs of tension before conflict escalates
- Reducing the risk of fights in multi-dog homes and walking groups
- Maintaining control while handling multiple dogs
- What to do when an active dog fight occurs
- Safer intervention and separation tactics
- Reducing the risk of redirected bites
- Responding when a loose dog approaches or attacks
- Managing incidents involving dogs and people
- Equipment and emergency safety mechanisms
- Common mistakes that increase the risk of injury
- Controlled live demonstrations using trained dogs
- Demonstrations of interrupting and controlling bites

Experienced professional dog walkers who have dealt with real incidents will also be attending to share their experiences and answer questions.

No dog fights will be staged. Every practical demonstration will be carefully controlled, with the safety and welfare of the dogs and attendees remaining the priority.

The course is particularly suitable for:

- Professional dog walkers
- Dog trainers and canine professionals
- People responsible for multiple dogs
- Owners of powerful or high-drive dogs
- Anyone concerned about another dog attacking theirs in public

Bookings will open on our website from Monday.

We’ll update this post in the comments as soon as the booking link goes live, so keep your eyes out. Places will be limited.

If you’re interested in attending, comment “FIGHT SAFETY” below so we know to notify you when bookings open.

You do not want to be learning what to do while you are already standing in the middle of a dog fight.

Ive had a nearly a couple of weeks "off" work. Many will be scratching your head thinking "but youve done a session with...
04/09/2026

Ive had a nearly a couple of weeks "off" work. Many will be scratching your head thinking "but youve done a session with me".

Such is the price of being self employed. I'm a dog man through and through BUT I will no longer be offering 121s on a Saturday unless its a right premium and after 1pm - or after 2pm on a Sunday (doesnt affect current customers with sessions owed).

Training others dogs has to be enjoyable, and it generally is but put bluntly Im massively in demand for both training and supplying dogs. Everyone wants in this dog training business but few realise the graft to get here. Whats the point in grafting if i dont see my lad play football? My time is limited, but classes are often a way of getting some training time with me.

Classes are now set to and I wont be adding more to:

Fridays 6pm Beverley
Saturdays 8am-10am Advanced Obedience
Sundays 10am - puppies & young dogs

Thank you for your attention!

Steve

📅 NEW ARCHER K9 CLASS TIMETABLE🐕 Friday: 6pmBeverley Street Obedience📍 Saturday Market, Beverley🎯 Saturday: 8am–10amAdva...
01/09/2026

📅 NEW ARCHER K9 CLASS TIMETABLE

🐕 Friday: 6pm
Beverley Street Obedience
📍 Saturday Market, Beverley

🎯 Saturday: 8am–10am
Advanced Obedience
📍 Archer K9 HQ

🐶 Sunday: 10am
Puppies & General Obedience
📍 Archer K9 HQ

Whether you’re building the foundations with a puppy, improving everyday obedience or progressing to more advanced work, we have a class to help you move forward.

Message us for more information or to book your place.

31/08/2026

Before my love of dogs there was Hull City.

Stood in the Kempton on a cold tuesday night or away games at places like Carlisle.

Loving the Hull City trend at the moment!

No classes this weekend.Hope you've all had a great summer.B'shalom 😘
27/08/2026

No classes this weekend.

Hope you've all had a great summer.

B'shalom 😘

25/08/2026

Instinct isn't the problem.

The problem comes when we expect genetics, drive and instinct to simply disappear because those behaviours don't fit conveniently into our lives.

Good training isn't about removing the dog that's underneath.

It's about understanding what you've got, giving those instincts an appropriate outlet, and developing enough communication and control that the dog can make better choices when those instincts kick in.

You don't suppress the dog.

You learn to work with the dog in front of you.

Struggling with a dog whose instincts seem to take over the moment something triggers them?

📩 Message us to discuss how we can help.

25/08/2026

Theres always that 1 dog (and owner) that "just wants to play" and doesnt understand that some dogs choose violence quickly!

23/08/2026

Roxy showing exactly what an elite protection dog should look like.

Yes, the ability to protect matters. But that's only a fraction of what goes into producing a genuinely exceptional dog.

Control matters.

Environmental stability matters.

Obedience matters.

Confidence matters.

The ability to switch off matters.

And most importantly, the dog needs to fit into your life rather than your life having to revolve around the dog.

Roxy can work, protect and bite when required. But she can also perform obedience and tricks calmly in front of a running GT-R, completely unfazed by the noise and environment.

That's the standard.

Because if you're investing in a protection dog, you're not simply buying a bite.

You're buying genetics, training, stability and control.
A dog you can actually live with.

A dog you can take anywhere.
And a dog capable of protecting you when it genuinely matters.

Private protection dog enquiries are strictly limited. Get in touch to discuss what you're looking for.

🐕 DO DOGS ACTUALLY IMPROVE CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH?We often hear that growing up with a dog is good for children.More c...
23/08/2026

🐕 DO DOGS ACTUALLY IMPROVE CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH?

We often hear that growing up with a dog is good for children.

More confidence. Companionship. Responsibility. Emotional support. Reduced anxiety.

But an interesting new study looking at around 1,900 families suggests that simply owning a dog may not, by itself, significantly improve a child's mental health.

And that distinction is really important.

Because there's a massive difference between having a pet dog living in the house and a child developing a meaningful, functional relationship with a well-trained dog.

I see this first-hand because a significant part of our work involves training assistance dogs, including dogs supporting children and young people.

These aren't simply pets that happen to make somebody feel better.

Depending on the individual child's needs, an assistance dog can be specifically trained to perform tasks that help their handler navigate everyday life.

That can include things such as interrupting particular behaviours, providing deep-pressure support, helping with emotional regulation, creating space in public, supporting routines, tracking a child who is prone to wandering, or simply helping them access environments they would otherwise find extremely difficult.

I've seen just how significant that relationship between a child and a properly trained dog can become.

But that's very different from saying:

"Buy your child a dog. It'll be good for their mental health."

It doesn't work like that.

An untrained, anxious or difficult dog can potentially add stress to an already struggling household.

A stable, appropriately selected and properly trained dog with a genuine relationship with that child is something entirely different.

So perhaps we've been asking the wrong question.

It isn't simply:

"Are dogs good for children's mental health?"

It's:

"Under what circumstances, and through what relationship, can a dog positively affect a child's life?"

That's the research I'd really like to see more of, particularly comparing ordinary pet ownership with properly trained assistance dogs.

Because from what we see working with assistance dog partnerships, the dog isn't just present in the child's life. The dog has a job within it.

And that's a very important distinction.

👇 I'd love to hear from parents on this one.

Has having a dog genuinely helped your child?

And for anyone with an assistance dog, what difference has that dog made to your child's everyday life?

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