Who We Are

 
 

At our Dog Training Academy we develop the bond between the owner and dog, making training a pleasure for you both. Dogs of all ages and experience are catered for in a safe outdoor environment, helping you to transfer your new skills into real life.

K9 Playtime Academy offers a wide range of services all designed to have a positive effect on you and your dog’s relationship through modern and force-free dog training methods. 

I founded K9PA in 2012 and run all classes, training and behaviour consults.

Alongside K9 Playtime Academy I also work with the IMDT as an Assessor, Instructor and Presenter on their training courses. The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) is the largest registered education and membership body in the world for dog trainers and behaviourists founded by Steve Mann.

Originally a school teacher I have a degree in education and am a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist with the following qualifications and over 10 years of experience:

  • Distinction member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and Behaviourists (IMDTB)

  • Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) 

  • Open College Network (OCN) Level 5 Understanding and Working with Canine Behaviour – Analysis & Application

  • OCN Level 4 in Canine Behaviour - Behaviour Consultations and Functions of Behaviour

 

Chrisanne - Founder

 
 

In addition to this I am also a:

  • Certified Force Free Trick Trainer Instructor

  • Certified Real Dog Yoga Instructor.

  • Canine Hoopers World Instructor

  • Assistant dog trainer for the charity Veterans with Dogs

Professional development and keeping up to date with current research and developments is of utmost importance and I regularly attend courses and workshops throughout the year.

Working with the community is also very important and I teamed up with the charity Veterans with Dogs where I provide training to dogs and their owners in achieving their assistant dog status. 

I have a particular passion for working with dogs who are in need of extra space around other dogs due to showing signs of reactivity.  As a result, I have developed our unique Space Cadets program to help them flourish and build their confidence.