— OUR STORY
A love for dogs that turned into something bigger.
“Progress isn't about control — it's about trust, consistency, and understanding the dog in front of you.”
Four years of hands-on experience, one very influential dog, and a genuine belief that every dog deserves to be understood.
This all started with a love for dogs.
Since leaving high school, I've spent the last four years working hands-on with dogs — learning not just how to handle them, but how to read them. Over time, I started to notice how many dogs were lacking the right kind of mental and physical stimulation. Not because owners don't care — because it's not always straightforward. That's where my focus comes in.
I prioritise building a genuine connection first, because without that, nothing else really works.
I also know firsthand how much trust it takes to leave your dog with someone else. That's why I offer a more personal, reliable option — keeping your dog comfortable in their own environment, with someone who treats them like their own.
Outside of work, I spend a lot of time outside — the beach, the bush, hockey. Stanley's almost always with me, usually acting like every outing was his idea in the first place.
— Asha
THE DOG BEHIND IT ALL
Meet Stanley.
Stanley is a Border Collie x Poodle who found his way to me after being returned three times. He wasn't "too much." He was just misunderstood — with needs that weren't being met.
Navigating his mild leash reactivity and separation anxiety pushed me to build my knowledge, patience, and awareness in a way nothing else could.
That experience taught me that every dog who seems "difficult" is usually just a dog whose needs haven't been understood yet. That belief carries into every walk and every house sit I take on.
Stanley
BORDER COLLIE × POODLE · RETURNED THREE TIMES · NOW THRIVING
⚡ Leash reactivity — taught Asha that patience beats pressure, every time
🏠 Separation anxiety — the reason Klub K9 never uses kennels
❤️ Always with Asha — the beach, the bush, hockey sidelines and all
HOW I WORK
The Klub K9 approach.
Connection first
Before anything else, I take the time to understand your dog — their personality, triggers, and what makes them tick. Genuine connection is where progress begins.
Understanding, not control
Every behaviour has a reason. I focus on reading dogs rather than managing them, responding to what they're communicating rather than just correcting what they do.
Always learning
Ongoing education in dog behaviour and handling is a core part of how I work. I actively seek out knowledge and have learned alongside several experienced trainers.
Your dog's comfort, always
Familiar environments, familiar routines. I know firsthand how much stress an unfamiliar setting can cause — which is why I always prioritise keeping dogs settled in their own space.
Real stimulation
Dogs need more than a lap around the block. I prioritise purposeful walks that meet a dog's mental and physical needs — because a fulfilled dog is a happy dog.
Treated like my own
Every dog that comes into my care gets the same patience, attention, and love I give Stanley. That's not a policy — it's just how I work.
Let's get to know your dog.
Tell me about your dog, their needs, and their personality — I'll take it from there. Every dog is different, and that's exactly the point.
Follow the pack.
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