K9 Friends

K9 Friends was founded by myself, Miss Jacqui Turnbull. I was brought up in the country on a farm where my father was a shepherd. Prior to his retirement, we lived in The Cheviot Hills up the Bowmont Valley. He was a shepherd his whole life, from boyhood up until he retired at the age of 65. He is now 93 and still going strong.

That's what all this walking and fresh air does for you! He bred and trained Collie dogs and was a runner up in the international sheepdog trial many years ago. People came from Scotland, England Ireland and Wales to buy trained dogs and pups from us.

I learned a lot about dogs and other animals during my childhood. I spent my days out with my father on the farm as opposed to spending my time on the more expected lady-like pursuits. I had many pets and learned a lot from my mistakes and successes with them.

I am currently studying canine behaviour and psychology and hope to add this to my list of services in the near future in order to help people out with their more problematic companions.