Bare Bones K9 Training

From the moment we met Karen we felt we were in safe hands and our puppy loves her. We started off with a few home visits learning the basics and some good animal behaviour and then we were ready for socialising with other dog. The classes Karen runs are a fun way for the dogs to learn good behaviour and get to know each other in a safe outdoor environment. Then finally we were ready for the next step, off the lead in the woods! Our dog did really well and with Karen’s guidance we were confid...

Our miniature dachshund puppy’s confidence with other dogs of a range of sizes has completely transformed. Karen has such a way with dogs, we are incredibly grateful! After trying a socialisation session elsewhere that did not go to plan, we were recommended Karen’s sessions at Life off the Lead. The sessions are well structured, and supervised which gave us great peace of mind. It’s like having a new dog when we’re out and about - thank you so much!!

I first met Karen to help sort out some small issues with my other dog before the new puppy arrived. I immediately liked her approach. All about positive reward and disengaging from negative behaviour. When new Border Collie Twix arrived I decided against basic puppy classes (I could do the basics myself) but really wanted him well socialised, so opted for her outdoor puppy socialisation classes in a secure field. It’s been a total game changer. Well constructed classes, different each week,...

Hi just wanted to say how fantastic Karen from Bare Bones K9 Training is. Tilly our French bulldog seems less reactive towards other dogs since Karen has been walking and training her. Karen is reliable and trustworthy and we would have no hesitation in recommending her. We trust Karen to look after Tilly as though she was her own dog. Thank you Karen so much for all the care and attention and fun you give Tilly.

Karen is absolutely fantastic: knowledgeable, patient and very understanding. She has helped our puppy and us grow in confidence and helped us to enjoy training and going for walks. Karen has taught us a range of "tools" to improve recall and to make us interesting to our puppy so he wants to be with us rather than being with another dog, person, leaves, pine cones, stagnant puddle. I would highly reommend.