About Us
Dog Training and Behaviour Modification
APK9 offers professional dog training to clients and dogs throughout the UK. We are based in North Wales but have clients throughout the North West and Midlands.
We have over 30 years of experience working with animals,
and not just dogs!
Paul has worked with everything from big cats to bears and elephants.
Our aim is to ultimately improve the relationship you have with your dog, making the time spent with your best friend the best part of your day!
Services
We are here to better your relationship with your dog. Here are a selection of our services
Behaviour modification
Whether reactive, aggressive or nervous, we can help change things for the better with your dog.
Manners
There are certain expectations that should be non negotiable with your dog. We are here to help..
Obedience
From basic loose lead walking, sit/down stays and recall, to focused heel - we can help.
Bitework and Protection
We offer 1-1 bite work and protection dog training.
Puppy/Dog selection service
Choosing the right puppy or dog for your family, lifestyle and circumstances is vital for a successful and happy long term relationship. We can help with the whole process and make sure that you are set up for success with the right breed for you.
Time spent with your dog should be the best part of your day...
Because it certainly is for them
Need help with your bite work?
Bitework
Sport and Protection Bitework
From confidence building to grip work, sport dog or protection dog, we can help.
Why should you look to APK9 for help...?
Experience
I have a BSc.Hons in Zoology, I also studied an MSc. in animal behaviour at Manchester Met. Most importantly though, over the last 20 years I have worked with everything from tigers to bears, horses to elephants, and yes dogs. I have learned from trainers, zoo keepers and from years working hands on with animals – I would place this knowledge way above what any book or course has ever taught me.
Results
Having confidence and trust in your trainer is everything. Thats why we can show you results working with everything from cockapoos that have no manners to dangerous dogs that have been at the last chance saloon! Results are everything.
Rescue dogs
We have been working with animals for a long time and have a wealth of experience in identifying and dealing with challenging behaviours. From aggression, guarding and anxiety to travel or spearation issues, we can help.
We are also the official behaviourist for a dog rescue in the midlands working with specific behavioural issues in order to make challenging dogs suitable for rehoming.
Meet Hannah and Siren
Siren came in with severe reactivity, zero lead manners and a liability around people and dogs. Now look at her…
How we got here:
- Leave it
- Crate training
- Dog/human reactivity
- Lead manners and heel position
- Recall
- Distance stays
- Thresholds
- Decompression
1-1 Sessions
Our 1-1 sessions deal with both behavioural and obedience. We will work with you to identify your goals and then build the correct foundations to achieve them. I don’t believe in a quick fix, all of the work we do is based on foundation and relationship. With those elements in place you will be set up for a rewarding lifelong relationship with your dog where time with your best mate is a joy, not a chore.
Group Classes
Our group classes are only available to our 1-1 clients. This ensures before any of our dogs are in a pressurised environment all handlers are competent and no dogs are unsafe for other clients to be around. We also do structured pack walks.
Our classes cover manners, correct socialisation, heel work,and recall as well as dealing with reactivity and other issues.
Please call or email for more information
Consultation
All new dogs and owners require a 1-1 consultation prior to any individual sessions or group classes.
APK9
Our Pricing:
1-1 Sessions
All of our 1-1 sessions are £100. Sessions will last around 60 minutes
Group Classes
Group classes are only open to 1:1 clients, pricing is dependent on the training package. Weekly 1:1 sessions - Free Bi-monthly 1:1 sessions - £10
Monthly 1:1 session - £15
No current 1:1 training - £25
Zoom/Teams
We now offer zoom/teams sessions for clients further afield. £75
Residential Training
Residential training is available covering obedience, reactivity, aggression, and protection.Packages are bespoke ranging from 2 weeks upwards and start from £1000 per week.
Please email or call to discuss your goals
Projects
What our clients say...
Bruce, Mali-x-Shepherd
Bruce came to APK9 having been told by his last trainer that the only kind option was to put him down. He was people and dog aggressive, had been walked very little for some time because of his issues and visitors to the house were not an option.
3 months training with APK9 has seen his life and the life of his owners change dramatically. Now walked daily, and safely without the drama and anxiety that a reactive dog can cause. His reactivity problems are well under control and visitors are now able to come to the house and be greeted by a completely different dog.
The reality is that this gorgeous boy just needed some understanding coupled with leadership and training to completely change his life for the better.
Solo and Sully, reactive Daschunds.
Solo and Sully, owned by Ben and Zoe have been through a series of behaviour modification sessions. The have gone from highly reactive dogs that had resource guarding issues (Sully has put teeth on several times), no lead manners or ability to mix in public, to dogs that can now go out without any drama! Life changing for Ben and Zoe as you can serfdom their revue above.
Siren, Doberman-x-Cane Cors
Siren is an absolute firecracker of a dog, high drive and full of life. She came to us at 6 months old with some dog/people aggression and reactivity problems. In two months and thanks to the commitment of her owners Hannah and Harry this one time hooligan is well on the way to being a superb example of how with the right training and commitment the sky is the limit. From a liability that disrupted the household, to a future high level obedience dog is more than achievable now for Siren.
Are you looking for help with your training?
Ready to take the first step?
Get in touch and start the conversation to see how APK9 Training can help you build a better relationship with your dog.
