Hi I’m Connor, Owner and Head Trainer at K9 Recharged. Working with Dogs has always been a passion of mine and it is a passion I have been able to fulfil.

When I was 16 I joined the British Army where I spent 7 years working in an Explosive Ordnance Regiment working alongside Military Working Dogs (MWD) and their Search Dogs/Personnel. At 18 I got my first Working Dog, which delved me deep into training and understanding the desires, motivations and requirements of dogs of this calibre. 

I have experience in multiple areas of the dog training industry, all helping to develop my training techniques and handling abilities. I have worked as a dog walker, within the dog rescue industry and now as a dog trainer. I am always looking for more education and most recently became a NePoPo Silver graduate. 

I dove head first into the working dog world and now have experience in multiple areas. I have experience working in the private security sector and NASDU qualified with my first working dog. Following this I also have experience building personal and family protection dogs and have supplied these to private clients. I have worked for private household estates and pride myself on giving brilliant discrete but thorough services. 

I now own 2 Belgian Malinois & A Dutch Herder who compete in protection sport (PSA), with 2 already being titled and my third in the process. I am also a Certified PSA Decoy.

I am very passionate about decoying and am always pushing to expand my skills, I have attended multiple seminars from decoys across the globe. I particularly enjoy building dogs from puppies and seeing them go on to their adult working roles, whether that be a family protection dog, security dog, sport dog or active working pets. 

cONNOR

HEAD TRAINER & PROFESSIONAL DECOY

HOLLIE

TRAINER

Hi I’m Hollie, I have loved not only dogs, but all animals, from as young as I can remember. I grew up with a range of animals and they have always been a huge passion of mine. 

I hold a FdSc and BSc(Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and have also worked as a Doggy Daycare assistant, Dog Walker, as well as Veterinary Care Assistant. Whilst working in the veterinary field I completed further certification in Sedation. 

I currently own 2 dogs which have helped me immensely in developing my skill and expertise in very different ways. My first and oldest dog is a Romanian Street Dog rescue who came with a whole host of issues. I have successfully rehabilitated her and currently use her as a stooge dog for my dog training clients. My second dog is a Belgian Malinois rescue, who also came with a host of issues, she is now my sport dog and we compete in PSA, she has already earned her PDC and we are currently working towards her level 1. 

I am extremely passionate about working with nervous dogs. I find it so rewarding helping them and their owners navigate the training journey and seeing their confidence build each session. I am also very passionate training street dog rescues and helping their owners understand their individual backgrounds and genetic needs. I have successfully rehabilitated multiple street dogs who are now living amazing lives.  I also really enjoy helping other dog trainers problem solve street dog rescue cases and have helped many. 

DANI

DOG WALKER & TRAINER

My journey in the dog world began 10 years ago when I began working as a veterinary nurse in the United States. Since then I have pursued my passion of animal science receiving a Bachelors in Animal Veterinary science, Bachelors in Comparative Pathology of Veterinary Species, and now will soon be a qualified veterinarian! In between studies, I have gained experience working at kennels, zoos, farms, veterinary clinics, dog walking, and training. 

 My dog training journey began with my Shepherd mix, who is a Spanish rescue. He struggled with severe dog aggression, reactivity, and low confidence. Through him I have grown in knowledge, handling skills, and communication. Now, he can go out anywhere and take the world in stride. Alongside this, I have three other shepherds: they previously competed in agility and canicross . My newest addition, is participating in the sport of PSA which has opened up the world of competition obedience and protection. As a team, we have a title in the first level of PSA and are now working towards the next!

Between my four dogs and previous experience, I have learned how to problem solve, and approach the same tasks very differently based on the dog! This is the same approach I take to all of my clients. I really enjoy getting to know each dogs individual personality, needs, and motivations.