Dog Training News & Tips
The latest news and tips from Platinum K9 and the dog training world.

Advice for owners of XL Bullies after the UK Government’s ban
On the 15th September 2023 the UK government announced a ban on XL Bullies by the end of the year. Section 2 of the Dangerous ...
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Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
Rishi Sunak’s announcement on 15th September was the ‘American XL Bully Dog’ would be banned by Christmas, by an amendment to the Dangerous Dogs Act ...
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Head Trainer Jon’s on GB News tomorrow!
In a thrilling development, Platinum K9’s esteemed Director and Head Trainer, Jon Gardner, is slated to appear on GB News tomorrow (14/09/23) at 10:20 am! ...
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Mandatory Temperament testing for dogs?
Is it time for mandatory temperament testing for certain breeds of dogs? Dog attacks on people and the severity of them is on the rise. ...
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Why is my dog reactive aggressive? Part 2
…continued from Why is my dog reactive aggressive? Part 1 A reactive dog is not a wicked dog. Dogs do not understand our perception of ...
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Why is my dog reactive aggressive? Part 1
Most dogs trained by our residential trainers are ‘aggressive’ or ‘reactive’ in some way. The aggression or reactivity can be triggered by a wide variety ...
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THE BREED FILES : 03 // Dobermann
This is part three of a series of blog posts aimed at providing information on a variety of dog breed to help you decide which ...
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Best methods to stop your dog from barking
Barking prevention. Barking is a key component of dog communication and is engrained in their nature. However, if your dog is excessively barking – whether ...
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THE BREED FILES : 02 // Cane Corso
This is part two of a series of blog posts aimed at providing information on a variety of dog breed to help you decide which ...
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Fatal Dog Attacks – Who’s to blame?
Over the last 15 years, fatal dog attacks in the UK have double. This arises the age-old argument of whether there are innately deadly breeds ...
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THE BREED FILES : 01 // German Shepherd
A series of blog posts aimed at providing information on a variety of dog breeds, to help you decide which breed of dog is right ...
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Our Top 5 Family Protection Dog Breeds
Our trainers at Platinum K9 have worked with many different dog breeds over the years. Here is a list of our top 5 family protection ...
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The Importance of a Reliable Recall Command
Daily walks are pivotal to a dog’s mental and physical well-being. From expending excess energy, providing mental stimulation and improving overall health, there are endless ...
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Top tips on behaviour training for dogs
Behaviour training teaches a dog how to respond to certain situations without the need for verbal commands, making it an essential part of a dog’s ...
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International Dog day
Today the World honours our loyal and loving four-legged friends; dogs. No matter the breed, mixed or pure, today we recognise and celebrate their contribution ...
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The Dog Socialisation mistake
Probably the biggest mistake most new puppy/dog owners make is to socialise their dog incorrectly. There is a massive collective thought backed up by online ...
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Bed Training
Boundless energy How many of you have dogs with boundless energy? Dogs that don’t seem to be able to switch off and relax. Dogs that ...
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Boxer Training
Popular Breed Boxers are one of the most popular breeds of Pet dog in the UK. Especially after the Buster the Boxer John Lewis Christmas ...
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Post Training Commitment
Dog training in the UK The dog training industry is pretty much unregulated in the UK. At Platinum K9 we believe we are the top ...
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