Ex‑military K9 trainer turned Gloucestershire working‑breed specialist.

Fair, practical, results‑driven.

My career started in the Armed Forces working and training military dogs in high‑pressure environments. That taught me to read dogs, lead them, and build reliability under pressure. After leaving, I saw families and handlers struggling with high‑drive dogs in everyday life, so I built Severnside K9 to bring structured, real‑world training to Gloucestershire.

Approach - Balanced and fair.

Clear structure, boundaries, and reinforcement. We train where you live life so results hold up in the real world.

Ex‑military K9 handler - 10+ years - IACP member - Hundreds of dogs helped

About Severnside K9

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What Makes Severnside K9 Different?

  • Real operational experience applied to family life, not just theory.

  • Balanced methods tailored to the dog in front of you.

  • Pet and working dogs welcome; we work with genetics, not against them.

  • Owner coaching baked in so progress sticks after we leave.

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Who I Work With

  • Owners wanting calm, control, and confidence at home and on walks

  • Reactivity, aggression, or big‑energy behaviour challenges

  • High‑drive and specialist breeds needing experienced guidance

  • Working‑dog handlers developing control and capability

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