ABOUT K9DC

K9DC began with a simple passion: creating a place where dogs could feel truly understood, supported, and loved. What started as a small dream quickly grew into a dedicated team of qualified trainers, behaviour specialists, and dog lovers committed to raising the standard of canine care.

Today, we’re proud to share not only how K9DC came to life, but also the people behind it—our compassionate, highly trained team who treat every dog as if they were their own. This is our story, and these are the faces who make K9DC the exceptional place it is.

K9DC

NATALIE

THE TEAM

Doggy Heaven

Fabulous Facilities

We’ve created every dog’s idea of heaven! Our unique approach combines the highest standard of care with physical and mental enrichment, carefully supervised interactions, and reward-based training and behaviour support—all in one exceptional experience.

K9DC is dedicated to offering an exceptional experience, with sites in Shamley Green (near Cranleigh) and Ewhurst in the beautiful Surrey Hills. Our facilities are designed to provide an enriching, safe, and organic environment for dogs to have fun, develop, and learn. The dogs are constantly supervised by our fully trained, qualified, and loving team, who are experts in their field.

Play, Learning, Comfort

Spacious fields, a five-acre woodland, and cosy chill-out spots give us the flexibility to group dogs by size, age, play style, and friendships. Pawrents love receiving regular pupdates, knowing their dog is safe, happy, and having an unforgettable day.

Supporting Pawrents, Stengthening Bonds

We strive to educate as many pawrents as possible about their dog's behaviour, resulting in strengthened relationships and happy, fulfilled pooches! We care for your dogs as if they were our own, ensuring a personal experience unlike any other.

MEET THE TEAM

Natalie

KPA-CTP, ABTC-ATI

Owner & Founder

K9 Development Centre was founded by Natalie, a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy.

Natalie has always been passionate about dogs. However, it was her treasured rescue, Kimba, that set her on a new and exciting path that would be the birth of K9DC.

With Kimba (German Shepherd - right), several 'problem' behaviours arose that Natalie realised required professional help. Before entering the industry herself, she consulted numerous trainers and behaviour specialists to help with Kimba's behaviour. Natalie found they all had one thing in common: they could not help.

Not wanting to give up on her companion, she embarked on her own journey to transform Kimba; the rest is history!

Natalie is a Certified Training Partner with KPA and an ABTC-accredited Animal Training Instructor.