Trainers and suppliers of A1K9s the ultimate in family and personal protection dogs – canine bodyguards trained to impeccable standards that are also devoted and loving family pets.

At A1K9 we pride ourselves on the highest standards. The highest standards in selecting our dogs, the highest standards in training them, and the highest standards in matching them perfectly with our clients’ requirements both in terms of personal protection and family life. Our dogs are there to be part of your family, and to protect your family whenever necessary.
Whilst personal protection dogs absolutely have to protect, they are very different animals to military dogs and most police dogs or working security dogs. These working dogs usually perform one role only and only in tandem with specialist handlers. They are generally not encouraged to socialise and usually don’t make good pets as they are normally not encouraged to be accepting of outsiders.

A genuine personal protection dog though has to pack more muscle than these working dogs, must be able to think for itself when needed, and at the same time needs impeccable social skills to bond perfectly and easily into a family unit.

In short, personal protection dogs must be as happy playing with the children as they are neutralising the threat from an armed robber. Knowing how to select the right dogs for this role, and then being able to train them into it over many months takes a great amount of knowledge and a deep understanding of both the animals and the clients they will ultimately work with.

A1K9 has almost 20 years of experience in this highly-specialised field and a satisfied client list that extends around the world, many of whom are coming back for their second, third and even fourth dogs. It’s a record we are very proud of and one we believe speaks for itself.

If you’d like to find out more we’re always happy to talk so please feel free to call us on +44 (0)1792 883395, email us info@a1k9.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you.

Dog Obedience Training, Puppy Classes and other Pet Dog Training.
Alongside our core business of training and providing personal protection dogs, we also lend our experienced hands to dog obedience classes. Fun and friendly, and in a glorious setting, we can help solve any obedience, or behavioural issues that you may be having with your dogs.
This part of the business now has it's own Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/A1K9PDT