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A1K9 Dog Training Trainers and suppliers of A1K9s the ultimate in family and personal protection dogs – canine bodyguards At A1K9 we pride ourselves on the highest standards.
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The highest standards in selecting our dogs, the highest standards in training them, and the highest standards in matching them perfectly with our clients’ requirements both in terms of personal protection and family life. Our dogs are there to be part of your family, and to protect your family whenever necessary. Whilst personal protection dogs absolutely have to protect, they are very different animals to military dogs and most police dogs or working security dogs. These working dogs usually perform one role only and only in tandem with specialist handlers. They are generally not encouraged to socialise and usually don’t make good pets as they are normally not encouraged to be accepting of outsiders. A genuine personal protection dog though has to pack more muscle than these working dogs, must be able to think for itself when needed, and at the same time needs impeccable social skills to bond perfectly and easily into a family unit. In short, personal protection dogs must be as happy playing with the children as they are neutralising the threat from an armed robber. Knowing how to select the right dogs for this role, and then being able to train them into it over many months takes a great amount of knowledge and a deep understanding of both the animals and the clients they will ultimately work with. A1K9 has almost 20 years of experience in this highly-specialised field and a satisfied client list that extends around the world, many of whom are coming back for their second, third and even fourth dogs. It’s a record we are very proud of and one we believe speaks for itself. If you’d like to find out more we’re always happy to talk so please feel free to call us on +44 (0)1792 883395, email us [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you. Dog Obedience Training, Puppy Classes and other Pet Dog Training. Alongside our core business of training and providing personal protection dogs, we also lend our experienced hands to dog obedience classes. Fun and friendly, and in a glorious setting, we can help solve any obedience, or behavioural issues that you may be having with your dogs. This part of the business now has it's own page:
https://www.facebook.com/A1K9PDT

22/10/2026

Our weekly A1K9 Dog Chat where we discuss all things dog.

Dog ownership has changed enormously—so what still matters in training?Tonight Charles draws on over 30 years at A1K9 wo...
22/10/2026

Dog ownership has changed enormously—so what still matters in training?

Tonight Charles draws on over 30 years at A1K9 working with dogs and families— changing expectations, online advice, quick fixes, and why clear, consistent obedience still counts.
Towards the end, we’ll touch on proposed Northern Ireland rules around aversive devices—electric, prong, pinch, and choke—proposals only, not law yet. Join us live tonight at 8 PM on Facebook and YouTube. Tell us what’s changed most for you.

Please feel free to join in on the chat and if you have any questions, ask away!

***Sorry everyone but there will be no Thursday Dog Chat this week as we have issues with the technology.😞***Hopefully I...
15/10/2026

***Sorry everyone but there will be no Thursday Dog Chat this week as we have issues with the technology.😞***
Hopefully I will manage to get the glitches sorted over the next few days and we will be good to go again next week.
I will try to post some topics I plan to cover in advance so you can get your questions ready!
See you soon Charles

Took a walk through our local village this afternoon with Tamsin and two of our trained family protection dogs Wally the...
14/10/2026

Took a walk through our local village this afternoon with Tamsin and two of our trained family protection dogs Wally the GSD and Bowie the Dutch Herder, plus the camera of course. It is standard practice for us to proof the dogs obedience skills away from base and we regularly take them to different locations to do so.

08/10/2026

Join us as we discuss all things dog

🐾 Sunday pack walks: more than a walk in the park!For some dogs, being around other dogs or people can feel like a big c...
28/09/2026

🐾 Sunday pack walks: more than a walk in the park!
For some dogs, being around other dogs or people can feel like a big challenge. Perhaps they missed out on early socialisation, struggle with reactivity, or need support learning to feel more comfortable.
That’s where our Sunday pack walks at A1K9 come in. 🐕🌳
With plenty of our trainers on hand to supervise and guide, these walks offer a carefully managed setting to work on those challenges—with support for the people holding the leads, too!
For dogs needing more focused training, our two-week residential Bootcamp targets one or two main issues, such as pulling on the lead, poor recall or reactivity towards dogs and people.
Heading off on holiday? It could be an opportunity for your dog to join us for a training stay while you enjoy your break. ☀️🐾
Since introducing our Pack Walks and Bootcamps, we’ve seen some superb results from combining focused training with opportunities to keep practising.
Already part of our Sunday crew? We’d love to hear about your dog’s progress—those little wins deserve celebrating! 🙌
Interested in joining us? Message A1K9 to chat about what could suit your dog.

Meet Bo — a little bit of a unicorn 🦄🐾Every so often, a dog comes along that manages to tick an awful lot of boxes. Bo i...
25/09/2026

Meet Bo — a little bit of a unicorn 🦄🐾

Every so often, a dog comes along that manages to tick an awful lot of boxes. Bo is one of those dogs.
Bo is a stunning 3-year-old, male German Shepherd, with alot of old East German blood in his pedigree. Many will remember the old DDR lines and you can certainly see that heritage in him, with that fabulous big, blocky head, powerful build and imposing presence that immediately catches your attention. Quite simply, Bo looks like he means business.
But looks alone can sometimes be deceiving, behind that serious exterior is an incredibly calm, affectionate and cuddly dog. He loves being around people, is wonderful within the family environment and is suitable for living alongside children, including younger children.

He's also an absolute pleasure to work with, being extremely focused on his handler and with a very good level of obedience. He's attentive, responsive and wants to work with you, qualities that are every bit as important to us as his ability to protect.

When it comes to protection, Bo really does have the full ticket, he's confident, powerful and extremely capable, providing a serious level of protection when needed. Yet when that ability isn't needed, he switches back into being the calm, affectionate family dog that makes him such a pleasure to have around.

Finding all these qualities in one dog isn't easy and is probably why he is one of Charles’s personal favourites and is certainly a bit of a unicorn. With his great looks, superb temperament, wonderful obedience, exceptional protection and his desire to work and please, he is certainly the full package and a truly exceptional A1K9 family and personal protection dog.

24/09/2026

Protection dogs can range enormously in price - but what actually makes one worth the money?

In this Thursday Night Dog Chat we look at the question from the buyers side and the things you should ask yourself if your asking questions about getting a protection dog.

We'll look at the dog itself, temperament, stability, control, suitability, the supplier and the questions a buyer should be asking before deciding whether an protection dog is worth the price

Meet Rick, a three-year-old long coat German Shepherd who's just completed his obedience and protection training. Calm, ...
23/09/2026

Meet Rick, a three-year-old long coat German Shepherd who's just completed his obedience and protection training. Calm, reliable, people-safe and very capable. A steady presence and a dependable protector. Rick's ready. , , , , , , , , .

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A1K9, Heol Y Barna, Cwmdulais
Swansea
SA48NP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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+447444234500

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