How can FitPAWS help your dog’s performance? “Every athlete requires conditioning and cross training beyond their basic level of training.” – Dr. Debbie Gross Saunders If your dog participates in sporting dog competitions, you’ll want to make sure your dog is in prime physical condition. Discover the secret of Champions …

Yes its back, the most sought after Online Course we have even run is back! This course is about Drive Development, it is one of if not the most crucial element to Training in Drive.

The 16 week Challenge is our online puppy Raising Program. Designed by Steve Courtney to help you raise the best dog you will ever own and avoid common pittfalls that can occur when raising a puppy

Thirty years ago I remember being told that if you wanted a good guard dog, you don’t let anyone near it, you start with a territorial dog, don’t socialize it and it will be a fierce guard dog. If you looked at that dog as an adult, it would be …

Steve Courtney – Dog Trainer – Behaviourist… Sitting down to write this article was more difficult than I first thought it would be. Some people who read things I write or train with me think that my ideas or focus has changed, some think it hasn’t changed, in reality it …

This is a hard one to write as we all have different goals for our dogs, I want my Malinois to be fit, have stamina and endurance and by super strong and conditioned, so you may not do as much as me of some times of work.   I am …

Neil and Gary Barnsley have been treating Steve’s dogs for years, most times just for structural soundness ensuring everything is working at 100%. Steve only trusts the Barnsley’s with his dogs. CAUSES OF INJURY There are various injuries that are common in working and sporting dogs alike. Depending on the …

As part of K9 Health and Fitness week we recently interviewed Pat Hastings, author of the best selling book Structure in Action: The Makings of a Durable Dog. K9PRO Q: How important is it to have a structurally sound dog especially for competition and sports?      I believe very strongly that …

Whilst some foods are great for us humans, they may be harmful or even toxic to our dogs and cats… Onions and Garlic It is well known that Onions can be fatal to dogs and cats.  This is because onions destroy red blood cells and can cause anemia, weakness, and …

Canine Obesity is on the rise, why? Well there is no real one cause but it is a combination of our lifestyles, the roles dogs play in our families and not enough education on our parts. I hope to discuss some basics of exercise, diet and lifestyle here and some …