The A1 K9 Team

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Charles Wall M.B.I.P.D.T     NTIPDU - A1K9 Managing Director / Senior Dog Trainer/ Instructor / BIPDT Assessor / etc. / etc.

Charles Wall M.B.I.P.D.T NTIPDU

Managing Director / Senior Dog Trainer/ Instructor / BIPDT Assessor / etc. / etc.

Charles is the founder of A1 K9. Having been involved with dogs and their training for many years he has achieved membership of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers and th ... (Click the button above to view profile)


Gaynor Probert M.B.I.P.D.T. - A1K9 Director / Senior Dog Trainer/ Instructor

Gaynor Probert M.B.I.P.D.T.

Director / Senior Dog Trainer/ Instructor

Gaynor is an extremely accomplished trainer with lots of practical experience gained through years of keeping and training dogs. Gaynor is one of the driving forces behind A1 K9 and as well as training, spends a lot of ... (Click the button above to view profile)


Debra Dyche - A1K9 Secretary and PA

Debra Dyche

Secretary and PA

Debs joined A1K9 in February 2010 after having previously worked with Charles at another of his companies. Originally not understanding and even sceptical about how personal protection dogs can interact with children, ... (Click the button above to view profile)


Andrew Harper - A1K9 Senior Dog Trainer

Andrew Harper

Senior Dog Trainer

Andrew joined A1 K9 having previously worked for St James’s veterinary group and the RSPCA in Swansea where he had gained valuable experience in both canine care and general animal husbandry. He also spent some time work ... (Click the button above to view profile)


Darren Priddle - A1K9 Senior Dog Trainer and Training Manager

Darren Priddle

Senior Dog Trainer and Training Manager

Originally from Taunton in Somerset and coming from a military background, Darren’s ambition had been to follow his Dad into the Marines and much of his early years were dominated by this ambition, culminating in him pas ... (Click the button above to view profile)


James Parker

Trainee Dog Trainer

James like many other members of our staff originally came to A1K9 on a voluntary basis while he was studying for his degree in Criminology. He was fascinated by the personal protection dog training that we undertake ... (Click the button above to view profile)


Jacqui Law - A1K9 Dog Trainer

Jacqui Law

Dog Trainer

Jacqui joined A1K9 in March 2011, originally visiting us as part of her on-going college course in Animal Science. From spending one day a week at our facilities, she soon realised that working here alongside the team ... (Click the button above to view profile)


Kath Evans A.B.I.P.D.T. - A1K9 Senior Dog Trainer & Kennel Supervisor

Kath Evans A.B.I.P.D.T.

Senior Dog Trainer & Kennel Supervisor

Kath is the longest serving member of the A1 K9 dog training team originally joining us in 2002 having previously worked as a volunteer at another kennels whilst earning her money as a hairdresser. Kath always wanted ... (Click the button above to view profile)


Martin Thurloe Ex Home Office Accredited Police dog Instructor, GP - Drugs - AES dogs. - A1K9 Consultant - Senior Dog Trainer / Instructor

Martin Thurloe

Consultant - Senior Dog Trainer / Instructor

Martin now only works for A1K9 as a consultant, however, we are able to call him in on specific jobs that require his expertise especially where search dogs are concerned. as he is officially semi retired after many yea ... (Click the button above to view profile)