K9 Services Plus
Over 25 years of experience dog training and in dealing with canine issues.
We are based in South Manchester and provide dog training all over the UK. Previous consultations have taken place in Altrincham, Didsbury, Stockport, Oldham, Cumbria, Leeds, Doncaster, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Italy.
We are happy to travel to you and can help with the following:
- Basic puppy training including toilet training, socialisation, and recall.
- Obedience training including heel work and the ‘stay’ and ‘leave it’ commands.
- Canine behavioral issues including dog/human aggression, separation anxiety and chasing livestock.
Whether you are experiencing problems with recall, meeting other dogs or lead walking; the first appointment generally takes place at your home address; as quite often this is where behavioral issues start.
We have a fully enclosed training field just a couple of miles outside of Altrincham, Cheshire where your dog can meet and greet my dogs (always in a controlled manner), let off some steam and get down to the serious business of owner and dog working together.
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K9 Services at the BBC
Oscar manipulating BBC breakfast hosts Dan Walker, Louise Minchin and Sally Nugent on the famous Red Sofa with his puppy dog eyes and all-round charm.
Phil and Oscar recently did the rounds at the BBC to talk all about dog behaviour and how with just a look or a bark they can get us, humans, to do what they want.
Phil, however, points out that if we do not just give in to their demands and with a little training ‘It is less hassle in the long run for a little hard work in the beginning’.
As well as being on the Red Sofa on BBC breakfast, Phil also chatted with Mike Sweeney on Radio Manchester, interviewed on 5 Live with Nicky Campbell, BBC Radio Cornwall, Stoke, York, Newcastle, Herefordshire, and Guernsey.
Here are a few photos and video from their day
As seen on the BBC
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The Social Dog
Another busy couple of days...including helping a French Bulldog to be polite around a new baby, continuing the lead walking training with a very strong Chocolate Labrador, a second visit to Wilson the Romanian rescue dog (who wanted to bite me on the first visit!), some general doggy socialisation, a cute puppy visit and of course time to hang out at the park. Our 4 legged friends can bring all sorts of challenges, but they give us unconditional love and a reason to get up and get out so enjoy them! ๐พ๐ถ
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Happy 2nd birthday Teddy. ๐ฅณ๐๐๐๐ป The first birthday celebration without Oscar...can't help noticing the gap on the sofa where he should have been.๐ Teddy was able to learn from the best and we're very lucky that he came into our lives when he did #superted
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Your dogs can get so much out of a training session. Whether it's an exercise that teaches your dog how to cope in different scenarios or teaches polite lead walking or getting off lead for the first time or just getting to sniff and meet new friends they all count as great mental and physical stimulation and also help to form a strong bond between dog and owner. Getting to train in the sunshine is of course an added bonus! ๐โ๏ธ๐๐โ๐ฆบ๐ฆฎ๐ฆฎ๐ถ
For #throwbackthursday I thought I'd share some happy memories of Oscar on numerous holidays to Northumberland. It's such a beautiful place to visit and where we will be scattering his ashes ๐
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Some of our recent customers...after the loss of our Oscar it's been a joy and a pleasure to meet such gorgeous dogs and their owners ๐ถ
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Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy. His back legs had stopped working and he was in a lot of pain. He was gentle and brave throughout and now that he is pain free we like to think he will be able to chase all the squirrels and rabbits that he wants to.
We definitely struck gold when we saw this golden boy on a Spaniel rescue site. We were lucky enough to have him in our family for nearly 12 years, just wish it had been for longer. He was still stealing shoes and taking books off the book shelf as well as 'helping' with the laundry up until recently, but he told us it was time for him to go.
Everyone who met him fell in love with him and his two brothers and sister learned a lot from him.
RIP Oscar. You will always be loved...just as much as you loved chicken, big sticks and your mum xx ๐๐๐
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These two have always loved each other โ๐ถ๐ถ๐ฅฐ #valentinesdayโค๏ธ
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It's been a #bulldog kind of weekend. Rainbow, Zeus and Storm ๐โก๐ฉ #weathertheme
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Saturday snuggles #sharingiscaring
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We've never spent this much money on a dog bed and weren't convinced Oscar would prefer it over the sofa (which nowadays he struggles to get on and off of), but it's safe to say, after a busy day, he LOVES his new orthopaedic bed and he's worth it! ๐๐งก #moneywellspent
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Happy birthday to the boss/dad! Last year we celebrated at the pub with family and friends...this year it's just us party animals! ๐
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Well done to Hannah and Lola.....6 year old #staffy Lola is learning to walk nicely for her mum and becoming less reactive around other dogs ๐๐๐ถ
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Please meet 6 month old Duke ๐. Can anyone identify which breed he is? ๐ค๐พ๐ถ
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Working on lead walking, recall and dog socialisation....all vital elements of a happy owner and a happy dog! ๐๐๐ถ๐พ๐พ
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Lovely last walk of 2020 โ๏ธโ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ
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Bear the puppy, a Cane Corso, we are really looking forward to working with them both again soon
Sam Hyde
Pro Cruiserweight Boxer
A massive thanks Phil for all your help and training tips with our rescue Staffie she's turned out a great addition to our family.
Jenny Powell
TV Presenter
I would not hesitate to recommend Phil and his dog training methods. The sessions were fun, achieved great results and Phil was always on hand to give advice when needed.
Chris Smalling
Footballer
We sought advice from Phil to help us to bring on our young dog. Phil provided us with information and techniques which have helped us to train Freddie to become the friendly, well rounded and lovely dog that he is.
Sally Dynevor
Actor