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

Aggression specialist.

19/10/2026

I took my protection dog in the shop, she did a trick and they ended up giving her an extra apple! She was buzzing! 🐕🍎🍏

Im not the trainer for you if you think crates are cruel. Just leave your 14 week old puppy to chew everything in sight,...
18/10/2026

Im not the trainer for you if you think crates are cruel. Just leave your 14 week old puppy to chew everything in sight, eventually chewing through electric wiring or poison.

The world has become so narcisstically "kind" that its uttely harsh and dystopian.

Crate training a dog is rarely not essential to keep them safe and teach them to be calm.

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17/10/2026

Before you book him in for the snip, watch this. ✂️👀

Male dogs can be a bloody nightmare when there’s a female in season. This lad starts pulling, frothing at the mouth and acting like recall was never part of his education. 😂

So instead of constantly fighting biology, I’m using it.

That rag in my pocket? It’s been rubbed around one of my females in season. The scent that usually makes him forget I exist is now making being beside me very interesting.

My thinking is simple: find out what REALLY motivates the dog, then work out how to use it.

Plenty of people consider castration because of behaviour like this. But understanding that motivation can open up training opportunities too.

It’s no instant cure for recall. You still need to teach the dog, build reliability and read his level of excitement.

And choose your candidate carefully. We’re aiming for heelwork, not a romantic relationship with your trouser leg. 🤣

Got a male dog who loses his head over a female in season? Tell me his worst offence below, and send this to someone who’ll recognise the struggle. 👇

16/10/2026

Two protection dogs. Two feral kittens. One very clear rule: these little ones are family. 🐈🐾

Roxy, my Belgian Malinois, and Myra, my Dogue de Bordeaux, meeting our eight-week-old kittens, just five days after they arrived.

Being trained to protect doesn’t mean attacking everything that moves. Control matters.

These introductions are about calm behaviour, clear boundaries and supervision. No chasing. No pestering. Give the kittens space.

Prey drive, fear, overexcitement and resource guarding can all complicate introductions. Simply telling a dog “that’s my cat” isn’t training. You have to teach the behaviour you expect and build it carefully.

Start young where possible, before chasing becomes a habit. But always work with the dog in front of you.

These two are used to me bringing animals into the family. At this point, I could bring a sheep into the house and they’d probably just look at me like, “Another one?” 😂🐑

Why a so called dog lover can say such things us beyond me.You're either a dog lover or not. We all have breed preferenc...
16/10/2026

Why a so called dog lover can say such things us beyond me.

You're either a dog lover or not. We all have breed preference but as a dog lover I have no space in my mind, heart or soul for those inboxing such nasty beliefs and remarks.

How can people claim to love dogs but want specific breeds to be killed just because of their breed/type.

Absolutely broken moral compass. BLOCKED.

14/10/2026

**SHE LOOKS AGGRESSIVE. BUT IS SHE ACTUALLY TERRIFIED? 🤯🐕**

Meet Bueno, one of the most reactive German Shepherds I've ever worked with.

There was a time she couldn't get within 30 yards of another dog without screaming, barking and completely losing control.

Today, she's a regular in our advanced obedience class, working alongside a dozen other dogs. 💪

But off lead? That's another story.

Bueno is incredibly insecure. She doesn't really know how to interact with other dogs, so we're using Myra, my balanced French Mastiff, to help her learn.

**Here's where things get controversial. 👇**

❌ **Prong collars can make reactivity WORSE.** I'm a balanced trainer, but generally speaking, I wouldn't recommend them for addressing fear-based reactivity.

❌ **Reassurance isn't always helpful.** Comforting a frightened dog isn't inherently wrong, but poorly timed attention and handling can sometimes maintain unwanted behaviour.

❌ **Not all reactive dogs are confident bullies.** Some of the loudest, most intimidating dogs are actually the most frightened.

✅ **Controlled interactions with the RIGHT dogs can be incredibly valuable.** We're rewarding relaxed, appropriate social behaviour whilst making it clear that aggressive displays aren't acceptable.

Remove the lead from some of these so-called aggressive dogs, and suddenly they're cowering behind their owners.

**Fear may EXPLAIN aggression. It doesn't mean we should ACCEPT it.**

Bueno's journey isn't finished, but she's come an incredible distance.

🔥 **LET'S HAVE A DEBATE!**

Do you think reactive dogs need more reassurance, firmer boundaries, or a combination of both?

👇 Tell me what you think.

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