K9 TUTOR LLC

10/17/2026

Important information for owners of dogs from our Erna z Daskonu and Fanta van de Duca Vallei lines (an Erna daughter)!

As the dogs from these litters have grown, I've gathered some concerning health information that I feel is important to share. At least one dog from each breeding combination I've done with these females, and in some cases more than one, has developed seizures or epilepsy.

I don't have answers as to why this is happening, and I can't say whether these cases share the same underlying cause. However, given the pattern I've seen, I want to make sure the owners of these dogs are aware and can make informed decisions about their health care.

One thing I'd particularly like you to discuss with your veterinarian is the use of isoxazoline flea and tick medications. The FDA has warned that medications in this class have been associated with neurological side effects, including muscle tremors, loss of coordination, and seizures. Most dogs tolerate these medications without problems, but neurological events have been reported, including in dogs with no previous history of seizures.

In one dog from a Fanta litter, a neurological event occurred after the first dose of one of these medications. That timing is worth noting, although it doesn't establish that the medication caused the event.

Products in this class include:

• Bravecto
• Credelio
• NexGard
• Simparica
• Simparica Trio

I'm sharing this information not to cause alarm or to suggest that everyone should stop using these products, but because I believe it's important for you to know what I'm seeing in these lines. Please discuss your dog's family history with your veterinarian when deciding which flea, tick, and parasite prevention is appropriate.

If your dog has experienced seizures or other neurological symptoms, please let me know. Having accurate information about these cases may help us better understand what's happening and make more informed breeding decisions going forward.

Thank you for helping me keep track of the health of these dogs. Their well-being matters, and sharing information is an important part of responsible breeding.

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Trained with pretty Belle last week. She is a 4 month old Aussie - smart girl☺️

10/05/2026

Ten years ago this morning, I was told I might have to say goodbye to my best friend.

On 5 October 2016, at around 2am, my police dog Finn and I were chasing a suspected robber in Stevenage.

Finn caught him as he tried to escape.

The man had a 10-inch knife.

He stabbed Finn through the chest and into his lungs.

Then he turned the knife on me.

Finn threw himself between us.

He saved my life.

But Finn was dying.

I remember desperately trying to keep him alive as we rushed him to the vets. I held his chest together on the floor while the veterinary team tried to work out what they could do.

We had to get him to a specialist veterinary hospital.

I was injured too, and eventually I was made to leave Finn so that my own injuries could be documented.

That’s when the the vet came to me.

“This might be goodbye.”

I was given the chance to go and say goodbye to Finn.

I didn’t know whether I would ever see him alive again.

But Finn wasn’t finished.

He underwent hours of emergency surgery, including surgery to his lungs, and somehow he survived.

Eleven weeks later, that bloody-minded, brave, extraordinary dog was back doing the job he loved.

And that should have been the end of the story.

But it wasn’t.

Because what happened to Finn exposed something that was very wrong.

At the time, seriously injuring a service animal could be treated as criminal damage.

So we started campaigning.

We took Finn’s story to the public.

We took it to Parliament.

People listened.

And on 8 June 2019, Finn’s Law became law in England and Wales, giving greater protection to service animals.

A law.

Named after my dog.

Finn went on to receive the PDSA Gold Medal for his life-saving devotion to duty, appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, reached the final, won awards, met thousands of people and became known around the world.

But none of that is what I remember most.

I remember the dog who came home.

The dog who knew when he was working and when he was just Finn with his family.

The dog who was part of our family.

The dog who slept in our home, played with our children, annoyed us, made us laugh and somehow became a very important members of our family.

I remember my mate.

Finn died peacefully in his sleep in July 2023, aged 14.

And today, ten years after the night that nearly took him from me, I’ll go and sit with him again.

Because he isn’t here for me to hug anymore.

But his statue is.

And his story is.

And his name is now written into the law of this country.

Ten years ago, Finn saved my life.

Ten years later, I am still trying to make sure his life means something.

If you’ve ever loved a dog, worked alongside an animal, or simply believe that those who protect us deserve protection themselves, please share Finn’s story.

Not for me.

For Finn. ❤️🐾