Philosophy
Our mission
Our goal at Chiltern K9 is to help you understand your dog's innate instincts and how to harness them, to maximise your dog's potential and enjoy the precious time you have together.
We strongly believe training isn't just about controlling your dog and obedience. It's about helping owners to build the best possible relationship with their dog through understanding the importance of biological fulfilment, great communication and looking at the whole picture rather than issues in isolation,
Rather than looking for quick fixes, we are committed to taking the time to ensure you understand the "why" behind everything we do, and make sure the foundations of your training set you up for a lifetime of success.
Chiltern K9 Training Pillars
Relationship
Good relationships are partnerships, not dictatorships. I want to teach you to become an unstoppable team, with mutual trust and understanding so you can navigate challenges together.
Fulfilment
Learn how your dog's brain is wired and understand how to harness and work with those genetics rather than against them to remove conflict and get a happier, fulfilled & motivated dog.
Holistic
Just like humans, there are multiple factors that contribute to behaviour. To resolve issues at the root, we look at all aspects of a dog's life including diet, exercise, sleep, genetics & health
Our approach
We take a holistic and balanced approach to training, tailoring methods to suit both you and your dog's individual needs, personality and lifestyle.
Specialising in pet gundogs and other working breeds, we are passionate about harnessing and utilising every dog's natural drive and instincts rather than trying to "train it out of them".
We focus strongly on using food and play skills to motivate and reinforce your dog, and strive to use the least intrusive methods possible while advocating for safe, ethical use of training tools when appropriate.
Our aim is to get you and your dog working as a team, and to build a trusting, mutually respectful relationship to resolve behaviour issues and achieve your goals together.
Fully insured, experienced, and 5 star rated on google.
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