Puppy sleeping happily in a crate during a training session in Kidderminster

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Written by Adelaide Stewart-Jones, accredited dog trainer (IMDT, UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter) and IAABC member. Founder of The Confident K9 in Kidderminster. Crate training is one of the kindest, most useful skills you can teach a […]
Young puppy meeting another dog calmly during a Worcestershire socialisation session

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Written by Adelaide Stewart-Jones, accredited dog trainer (IMDT, UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter) and IAABC member. Founder of The Confident K9 in Kidderminster. The 8 to 16 week window in your puppy’s life is the single most […]
Puppy chewing a soft toy during a training session in Kidderminster

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Written by Adelaide Stewart-Jones, accredited dog trainer (IMDT, UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter) and IAABC member. Founder of The Confident K9 in Kidderminster. If you have just brought home a new puppy and discovered they are basically […]
Puppy training kidderminster

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Written by Adelaide Stewart-Jones, accredited dog trainer (IMDT, UK Dog Behaviour and Training Charter) and IAABC member. Founder of The Confident K9 in Kidderminster. One of the most common questions new puppy owners ask is not what to […]
Dog training and behaviour
When it comes to addressing your dog’s needs, it can be confusing to navigate the various professionals available. Understanding the distinctions between a dog trainer, a dog behaviourist, and a veterinary behaviourist is crucial in ensuring that your […]
Veterinary physiotherapy session with puppy
More dog owners are beginning to recognise the benefits of integrating veterinary physiotherapy with traditional dog training to keep their dogs healthy and happy. Incorporating physiotherapy into a training plan allows exercises to be tailored to enhance a […]
Puppy training

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Are you looking for puppy socialisation classes in Kidderminster? Building a strong foundation for your puppy’s socialisation is crucial for your puppy’s development, helping them become well-adjusted and confident adult dogs. Attending the puppy socialisation classes recommended below, […]
Dog food
You may be surprised to learn that your dogs’ eating habits change season to season. If your dog starts to eat less in summer, you would be forgiven for thinking they have become ‘fussy’. We also have some […]
two dogs resource guarding a bone outdoors — dog behaviour consultation The Confident K9 Kidderminster
Resource guarding is any behaviour that discourages another from taking, getting too close to, or sharing an object or valued area. Sometimes called possessive aggression. Your dog growls when you go near their food bowl. They stiffen when […]
Dog behaviour training
Pain is essential as it helps protect the body from harm, but it can also be challenging to identify in dogs. Understanding pain in dogs and getting veterinary referrals are important in behaviour modification. Pain is an uncomfortable […]