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The Kelsey Way

This section gives you an insight into our ethics, investment and commitment as breeders and forms the basis on the way we care for our dogs and raise our puppies here at Kelsey house. Our methods have been tried and tested with multiple litters and follows all the latest research within puppy breeding. We take pride in the way we treat each puppy as an individual and set them up for the future to cope with modern day life and to thrive as adult dogs within your families.

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Education is Key!

Learning how to breed ethically and responsibly can feel like an enormous challenge even for the most experienced of breeders, there's such a lot to learn ! And even more of a challenge when it has been a profession without, up until recently in the UK, a formal recognised qualification specifically covering the area of dog breeding, litter socialisation and welfare. 

 

Considering you’re about to take the lead on a bundle of little lives, not forgetting that of your bitch, who is about to experience motherhood and all that goes with it, its a huge undertaking and responsibility.

 

Breeding and raising puppies isn’t easy, in fact, it can be a very risky business for both the bitch and her puppies.

Did you know that up to 30% of newborn puppies die within the first 3 weeks of life? Information, Education and experience in all its forms can reduce this, as with the advancement in childbirth.

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So my journey as a breeder has been a continuous self education in search of knowledge, proven best practice and a commitment to excel in what we deliver to our dogs, puppies and owners. This has evolved through a  mixture of working alongside a very experienced breeder to learn time tested practice and methods, appointing a breeding mentor to steer and guide us on breed development, current scientific research and practice, CPD courses in Cytology and Sperm Analysis,  and completion of the first:

   

'Ofqual regulated iPET Network Level 3 Certificate in Dog Breeding, Litter Socialisation and Welfare' 

( The only Ofqual regulated qualification written and delivered by an experienced dog breeder.)

 

I have a passion and thirst for more knowledge and network with a group of likeminded ethical breeders breeding a range of different breeds, seek out opportunities to attend conferences on the latest science based research.

I am now undertaking the Diploma in Dog Breeding, Litter Socialisation and Welfare'  hopefully completing in 2023. 

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CLICK 2 HEEL

Training for our owners !

We have partnered with 'Click 2 Heel' to offer all our owners this comprehensive online learning to fully equip and prepare you for puppy ownership.
Value £180 included free in our puppy offer.

 

Whether you’re starting out with a new puppy or looking for help with your adult dog, our talented team at Click-2-heel will teach you how to train your dog to become a happy confident member of your family.

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Raise and train your puppy right with the Ultimate Puppy course from the acclaimed trainers at Marka Training. Join Cruft’s winner Di Martin and star of Channel 4’s The Dog Academy Kamal Fernandez as they guide you through everything you’ll need to raise the perfect puppy for your family. Our step-by-step online course takes away the stress and confusion by giving you all the knowledge and skills you’ll need to raise your puppy right. We’ll teach you how your puppy thinks, feels and learns so that you truly understand why your puppy behaves the way they do, and what helps and hinders as they settle into their new home.

 

We’ve created a complete easy-to-follow guide to all the training and management you’ll need during this crucial phase of your dog’s life. 

All with the goal of your puppy growing into the dog of your dreams:

  • Eagerly coming back when called

  • Happily walking on a loose lead

  • Confident to go anywhere with you

  • Composed and focused even around distractions

  • Sensibly sociable with other dogs

  • Enthusiastic about training new skills with you

  • Relaxed with visitors coming to your home

  • Gladly fitting into your own family routines

  • Comfortable with handling at the vet or groomer

  • Content to spend time at home alone

  • Relaxed about sharing food and toys

  • Untroubled by common worries like loud noises

 

Find out more at: 

Click 2 Heel Dog and Puppy Training with Crufts Winner Di Martin

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