Dog Training Sessions
An overview of the different training we offer at K9 Kindergarten.
About K9 Kindergarten
K9 Kindergarten is a family-run dog training business based in South Wales.
K9 Kindergarten was founded in 2012 by Vicky and James Coxon.
James is a fully qualified animal behaviourist holding the prestigious post graduate diploma in Animal Behaviour Counselling from the University of Southampton. He has competed at Championship level in dog agility, qualifying for Crufts, Olympia nd winning the Welsh National Agility Handler title.
Vicky has trained dogs, both her own and other peoples, for over 20 years. She studied with renowned American animal trainer, Dr Bob Bailey, one of the founding figures in modern animal training.
Browse our training options below or if you need some guidance please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Training for Puppies
We are passionate about puppies, giving you the tools to build a rewarding relationship from the outset.
Here’s a range of puppy training programmes available:
Puppy Pre-School
Our puppy pre-school caters specifically for young puppies in the critical 8-15 week socialisation period.
Elementary School
An 8 week puppy foundation school focusing on all the essentials to build a rewarding life-long partnership
Socialisation Saturdays
Safe, controlled exposure to a variety of livestock and opportunity for supervised off lead play with other pups.
Virtual Visits
If you can’t make a class but have questions or need advice either before or after you pick up your puppy why not book a virtual visit.
High School Courses
Our “High School” courses are a great follow on class for those who have mastered the basics but want to do a bit more with their dogs.
Beyond The Basics
Our “Beyond the Basics” course expands on the skills your dogs has learnt to date and pushing the boundaries.
Trick or Treat
In our “Trick and Treat” class have fun teaching your clever canine some amazing new tricks.
Sniff & Seek
A taster session we introduce scenting for articles, trailing and tracking to give you an insight into what your dog is capable of.
Handy Hounds
Learn how to train your dog to open/shut doors, fetch items, alert to sounds etc.
Dog Divas
Does your dog have star potential? We are looking for dogs of all shapes and sizes to go on our register for canine actors.
Dog Sports Academy
Our “High School” courses are a great follow on class for those who have mastered the basics but want to do a bit more with their dogs.
Agility from scratch course
This is a 6 session introductory course for complete beginner handlers and dog.
Canine Cadets
This 4-week course is aimed at both those thinking of doing agility with their young dog and want to start getting some foundation skills in place.
Introduction to Hoopers
Find out about the latest canine sport in our 4 week introductory course.
Track and Trace
4 session introduction to trail laying and tracking.
DIY Agility Training
If you are a handler with experience in either Agility or Hoopers you can book a DIY session.
The fibre arena has the latest Galican agility equipment with a state of the art electronic dog walk with easy adjustable trestles – great for training those running contact.
The grass arena has a combination of First Contact jumps, A-Frame, See Saw and weaves with a super stabile and adjustable Bing dog walk.
All our tunnels are anti-slip.
We also have a Bing soft long jump, First contact breakaway tyre and a solid wall.
For early training with have channel and V combi weaves, 2 x 2 weaves, jump bumps, back bumps, wobble board, FitBone, seesaw blocks, weave guides, stride regulators available for use.
What Our Customers Say…
“Highly recommended”
I joined Vicky’s beginners puppy classes with an excitable bearded collie pup and followed up with elementary, trick or treat classes and agility from scratch. Vicky and James are highly knowledgeable and friendly trainers and have great indoor and outdoor training venues.
Highly recommend!
Rhodri Powell
“My Puppy Enjoyed Going”
I’ve completed two courses now with Vicky and you come away with the skills to train your dog. She made every dog in the class obedient and compliant, even the naughty puppies. My puppy enjoyed going too as she would always rush over to the door. You learn loads but in a fun, relaxed way.
Anne-Marie Jones
“Small and Friendly”
It was a great little class. Teddy and I enjoyed going each week and it definitely encouraged me to be more consistent (I need to get back on it and join the next class !)
The class was small friendly and kind. Vicky was very supportive and helpful, providing lots of information. Handy local venue in Rhiwbina.
Christine Griffiths