Our main problem was getting Woody to settle down. To see Chantal almost hypnotise him into a settled state within a few minutes was amazing and with practice we were achieving the same results.
The advice on what to do during the "mad half hour" was again a life saver (Woody's life that is)!!
All the training is reward based and delivered in a manner which is easy to replicate. The puppy training course was fun, instructive and develops a great bond between you and your dog.
We had one more one to one to improve his recall and since that day we have never had an issue with him not coming back.
The net result after two private sessions and a six week puppy course is a great 6 month old dog who has a fantastic bond with us and is a joy to take out. He almost seems to show off his abilities to other dogs.
We can't recommend Chantal and CK9 Training enough and look forward to tackling the agility course when Woody is old enough.
Darren Munro & 'Woody' Border Collie
Chantal Karyta
CK9 Training is run by Chantal Karyta BSc. (Hons), Dip CABT. Chantal has always had a keen interest in dogs having worked in boarding kennels, a dog rescue centre and a large dog training and behaviour centre in Surrey before setting up her own company.
Qualifications:
- BSc. (Hons) in Psychology
- COAPE Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling, therefore a member of the COAPE Association of Pet Behaviourists and Trainers
Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (MAPDT 1068)
Members of COAPE and APDT have been assessed to a strict Code of Practice and therefore adhere to using kind and fair principles of training. No unethical or punitive methods will ever be used on your dog.
Chantal is also a trainer for Dog AID (Assistance In Disability), Registered Charity Number 1098619, a national voluntary organisation which provides specialised training for people with physical disabilities who wish to train their own pet dog, some up to Assistance Level.
Dog training is constantly adapting and to keep up to date with new methods and techniques, Chantal regularly attends lectures and seminars by internationally renowned dog trainers and behaviourists such as Ian Dunbar and Grisha Stewart.
Chantal currently owns four dogs: 'Honey' a five year old rescued Papillon, 'Spice' a two year old Sheltie, 'Venus' a nine year old German Shepherd and 'Savannah' her new Sheltie puppy. She competes regularly in Agility and in Heelwork to Music.
Debbi Rule
Debbi helps Chantal with training classes on Tuesday evenings in Ewell and with the beginners agility classes on Saturdays and Thursday evenings. She also helps out with the Puppy Walks and Training Walks.
She has been around dogs most of her life and has previously owned three Border Collies. Debbi recently completed a course with the Animal Care College "Understanding the Family Dog" where she received a Distinction and is now going on to study Canine Psychology. Debbi is very interested in the early socialisation period for puppies and the effect that it can have on their development.
She has competed in the show ring and has registered to become a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor.
Debbi currently owns 'Bobby' a Border Collie and 'Ronnie' a Shih Tzu which she rescued in 2008.
Amber Desborough
Amber helps with the group training classes on Wednesday mornings in Headley, Epsom and with the Puppy Walks and Training Walks.
Amber is a qualified Dog Walker working around the Walton-on-Thames area and is a Member of the Association of Professional Dog Walkers. She has been training dogs for many years now and has completed many dog training accredited courses and attended lectures by internationally renowned trainers such as Ian Dunbar and Jean Donaldson. She is currently studying towards her COAPE Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling, and is an Associate Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
Trainer Assistants
CK9 Training is constantly expanding and always welcome offers to help out with our training classes and workshops. These positions are entirely voluntary but you will learn all about dog training and behaviour, and possibly have a chance to work as a trainer for CK9 Training in the future. If you are interested in one of these positions, then please contact us.