Thanet-based dog trainer | One-to-one training | Behaviour support | Solo walks

Welcome to Kip’s Canine Club

A man standing on a street in front of a yellow building with an arched window, wearing a denim jacket, red shorts, sneakers, a white t-shirt, a blue cap, and holding a leash attached to a small brown dog.

Hi, I’m Alex, a VSA-certified dog trainer based in Margate, Kent. I founded Kip’s Canine Club to help improve the lives of dogs and their people through fear-free, positive reinforcement training. I welcome dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes, though I have a particular soft spot for sensitive rescues.

My dog training journey started with my own Romanian rescue, Kip - an anxious boy with big feelings about the world.

Struggling with his worsening reactivity, I turned to social media for help. But much of the advice being touted there didn’t sit right with me.

I enlisted the help of a clinical behaviourist who contextualised Kip’s struggles. Learning how to read his subtle body language cues, realising the importance of careful management, building his confidence and changing his feelings towards sights and sounds that made him uncomfortable helped me appreciate how Kip perceived the world.

My mission is to help people better understand their canine companions by providing a combination of training techniques and science-based knowledge to support their dogs with patience, empathy and understanding.

Dog Training & Behaviour

Dog Walks

Alex was great with our dog and was able to identify ways quickly to work on the things we wanted to improve. Capped off with a walk to see where things could improve there, too. Alex was easy to talk to and not judgmental, we felt listened to at every turn.
After the session, we were sent a detailed plan and WhatsApp check-ins. We've implemented the advice and our dog is so much happier and we can see improvements in behaviour.
5 stars, would use again and recommend to friends!
Amila L, Margate
I used KCC to do some training with my Italian Greyhound puppy.
Alex was amazing with both of us, his knowledge, calmness and patience are truly appreciated. I really liked Alex’s style and continue to use it each day.
I highly recommend KCC and will certainly be using them again.
Lisa M, Westgate
Alex has been such a huge help since my dog was a puppy. He’s calm, patient, and never judgmental, you can ask him anything! He always puts the dog first, is incredibly kind and compassionate, and takes the time to listen and give clear advice. Thanks to his guidance, my bond with my dog has grown so much (and will continue to!) and I feel so much more confident as an owner. I couldn’t recommend him more!
Natalie M, London
Alex is working with me & my whippet, Ronnie, on his extreme motorbike reactivity. Alex has an extensive knowledge of dog behaviour and psychology and is completely unfazed by extremes in dog behaviour. Would wholeheartedly recommend Kip’s Canine Club regardless of whether the issues you and your dog are facing are big or small.
Julia B, Margate
We cannot recommend Alex highly enough. He genuinely understands the psyche of the dog. He has helped us better communicate with our beloved Pebbles, enhancing all our lives. Alex is a very thoughtful, perceptive man with a deep love for animals, as well as a wealth of knowledge about them. Time with him will be time well spent.
Sarah S, Ramsgate
My anxious Romanian rescue […] doesn’t take to people easily but was so at ease with him from the very beginning. Alex is patient, kind, and incredibly loving towards animals and I would use his services again and again. I can’t recommend Kip’s Canine Club enough.
Addison N, Margate

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