ABOUT

Steve
Palmer

K9 Pal Dog Training is fully insured including both public liability and professional liability cover

Steve has owned and trained dogs since the age of 11 years and has owned both pet and working dogs.

Steve served in the police service for 32 years recently retiring. During Steve police service he was privileged to be chosen and work in the role of a police dog handler and as a police dog trainer.

Steve spent 27 years working on the police dog section and has handled 5 General purpose police dogs, 2 Person Scanning drugs dogs, a cash drugs and firearms search dog and an explosive search dog. Steve undertook and successfully passed ACPO/NPCC accredited Police dog instructor courses for General Purpose Police Dogs, Firearm Support Dogs, Drugs cash and firearms search and person scanning dogs and explosive search and person scanning dogs.

Steve is also a qualified dog legislation officer and court accepted expert witness for the identification of dog type, dangerous dogs, dog training, police and security dog training and use and deployment of police and security dogs.

The last 12 years of Steve service was as the chief instructor at British Transport Police Dog Training School where he managed the training for all the forces dog and handler teams and assessed potential police dogs for their suitability for the role and also assessed prospective handlers for their suitability to be future dog handlers.

Steve has a wealth of experience in dog training and behaviour for puppy development as well adult dog training. Steve understands and appreciates that dog training is continually developing and there are always new and improved ways and methods for training dogs being identified and is a keen advocate of continual professional development in his role as a dog trainer.

Steve knows that no 2 dogs are the same and has the understanding, knowledge and expert experience in a wide variety of training techniques and methods to achieve the very best from your puppy or dog whatever their age.

Steve understands that to achieve the best results, all training needs to be fun, progressive, and rewarding for both the dog and handler. He has a sound background in puppy training and development as well as adult dog training and can assist prospective new dog owners on deciding which dog is right for them.

Steve is a keen supporter of positive reward-based training and reward based self-learning. He understands that for you to bring the best out of your puppy or dog you need to be considerate, patient, and consistent in training.

All training provided by Steve is tailored to both the dog and the handler/owner so as to provide the best training experience which is enjoyable fun filled and progressive whilst achieving the results you want and building that special bond between dog and owner.

Holds a diploma in Canine First Aid
Holds a diploma in Canine Nutrition
Holds a diploma in Canine Psychology
Holds a diploma in Canine Anatomy and Physiology
Holds a diploma in Puppy Training
Holds a diploma in Canine Communication
Holds a diploma in Understanding Canine Anxiety
Holds a diploma in Dog Training
Holds a diploma in Canine Behaviour Training

An accredited ACPO/NPCC Police Dog Instructor for General Purpose Police Dog (GP), Explosive Detection Dog (EDD), Drugs, Cash & Firearms Detection Dog and Person Scanning Drugs Detection Dog.
An accredited NTIPDU Instructor for General Purpose Police Dog (GP), Explosive Detection Dog (EDD), Drugs, Cash & Firearms Detection Dog and Person Scanning Drugs Detection Dog.
A member of the British Institute of professional Dog Trainers.
A Guild of Dog Trainers Master Trainers Master Professional Dog Training Instructor.
Court Accepted Expert Witness.
An A1 Assessor.
Holds a level 3 certificate in adult learning and training.
Qualified First Aider

Why choose K9 Pal Dog Training?

We are a small independent company that is passionate about dogs and dog training. We have over 27 years experience and knowledge owning, working and training dogs.

Having been privileged to have been a professional dog handler and trainer. We know how important correct training for your dog is and that a well trained dog is your K9 Pal.

Our aim is to provide first class training that is suitable, appropriate, fun and progressive for both the dog and handler. Striving to bring the very best out of both dog and handler.

Whether your dog is a pet or your working partner we know how much they mean to you and the importance of training to help build and cement the bond and trust between dog and handler.