Dog Training News & Tips

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 ...

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 ...

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! ...

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. ...

…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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Barking prevention. Barking is a key component of dog communication and is engrained in their nature. However, if your dog is excessively barking – whether ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...