FRONTIER K9
S E R V I C E S
one to one
Private training session tailored to you and your dog’s individual needs. This can be anything from complex behaviours, to day to day struggles like loose lead walking or recall.
RESIDENTIAL TRAINING
This is a popular option for not only dogs with more complex behavioural needs, but also for dogs going through that difficult teenage phase. Your dog stays with the team and has around the clock specialist care, structured walks, socialisation and tailored training.
GROUP OBEDIENCE
Organised to allow your dog to practice their training in a secure and controlled environment, working through your challenges but with the support of your trainers and peers.
SPORTS & PROTECTION
Designed for those that want to responsibly explore the world of sports, bite work and protection with the support and guidance from professionals.
Organised to allow your dog to practice their training in a secure and controlled environment, working through your challenges but with the support of your trainers and peers.
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FrontierK9 Services is run by Raj and Tara, professional dog trainers and behaviourists offering structured, balanced dog training for pet dogs, working dogs and complex behavioural cases.
Raj specialises in working and sports dogs and complex behaviour work, including aggression and reactivity. With over nine years of hands-on experience, his approach is rooted in calm leadership, clear communication and behaviour modification. Raj developed his expertise through mentorship with Michael McCann of K9 Training Services, one of the UK’s leading dog trainers and behaviourists, working with a wide range of behavioural and obedience cases.
Tara brings her knowledge and skills as a practising psychotherapist to her role as a dog trainer. She specialises in pet dogs, puppies and everyday behavioural challenges, focusing on building solid foundations, improving dog-owner communication and creating long-term behavioural change within the home. Her dual background allows her to support both the dog and human side of training with empathy and structure.
ABOUT
Their mission is to create well-rounded, confident dogs that can succeed in both everyday family life and higher-pressure working environments. By focusing on balance, clarity and ongoing development, Raj and Tara help dogs and owners build reliable, lasting partnerships.
FrontierK9 Services provides expert dog training and dog behaviourist services across Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole, with availability for UK-wide support depending on the case.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS THINK
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Cannot recommend Frontier K9 enough -
Cannot recommend Frontier K9 enough. Having gone into dog ownership slightly naive it felt like we made all the mistakes we could have. We were recommended Raj and only wish we had found him sooner. Raj has been patient, knowledgeable and an excellent mentor in helping us with our reactive German shepherd. We go to both group classes and 1:1 classes which gives us a great mixture of working with other dogs around and then focusing in on areas of improvement. The change we have seen in our dog over the months since finding Raj is like night and day . Cannot thank Raj enough and really looking forward to seeing further improvements as we work through each challenge.
Josie Crane
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It’s a joy to watch the group sessions and seeing how Raj and Tara get the best out of all the dogs-
It’s a joy to watch the group sessions and seeing how Raj and Tara get the best out of all the dogs they work with it’s a gift few people have and they also have a great setup at their field in West Parley with little distractions around so the dogs can learn in the best environment with everything centred around growing their confidence and respect for others
Guy Anderson -
If you have found Frontier k9 then you have found the best dog trainer there is and need search no more -
If you have found Frontier k9 then you have found the best dog trainer there is and need search no more. I have been working my male Dobermann Dexter, with Raj and his lovely wife Tara for nearly 2 years and the progress in both my dog and myself is outstanding. Raj is so patient and knowledgable. Training is such fun whether obedience or protection,1-1’s or group classes.its all great and I’ve met some lovely people. Dexter has also just had a weeks stay with Raj and tara- I wouldn’t leave him with anyone else! I can go away confident he is superbly taken care of and he has his own holiday as part of their family. Highly recommend Frontier k9-they are friends now as much as the best trainers.
Katrina Jane -
I reached out to Raj after having a bad experience with numerous trainers and it’s the best decision I made!
I reached out to Raj after having a bad experience with numerous trainers and it’s the best decision I made! From the beginning I knew I wanted to do personal protection with my boy and Raj did not disappoint. We went back to the basics once we started our training journey with the Frontier family and due to that Ghost has become his best self. Raj has helped so much to build his confidence and bitework. Ghost was reactive towards other dogs and just by going to group classes, that has changed so so much. He has made several friends since we begin. We still have a very long journey ahead but we are in the right hands and I’m looking forward to learn from the best.
A massive Thank you to Raj and Tara for giving this amazing service and for always being such a big help.
Very glad to be a part of the Frontier family.
Angelika Lepsik
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I would like to say a massive thank you -
I would like to say a massive thank you to Raj for how professional, knowledgeable and helpful he has been since starting training with him with my Doberman Dobby.
We have been involved in 1-1. Group classes and have recently used the board and train service that Raj provides as well. We were sent constant updates with videos and pictures of Raj training Dobby and how he was getting on and what we needed to work on when he came back to us which was amazing.
The group sessions we have attended for the last 5 months have turned my Dobby into an amazing dog to be around and have stopped me worrying about taking him out on walks as I can now trust him off lead around other dogs and he hasn’t reacted in months !
Highly recommend to anybody that has a dog any size that are looking for a trainer that knows what he’s talking about !
Alisha Ivanova
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We have been working with Raj & Tara for over 2 years -
We have been working with Raj & Tara for over 2 years now, they both have great knowledge of the breed, they have supported us throughout our dogs different stages. We are now working her with more advice stuff as a hobby for her. She loves going to her sessions and we love seeing her go to her session. I would highly recommend Frontier K9
Sabrina Prescott