Danny Wells, Head Trainer at Unleashed K9
15+ Years Experience · 10,000+ Dogs Trained · Clients From Across the UK & Europe · Money-Back Guaranteed

We Train the Dogs Other Trainers Give Up On.

90% of our clients came to us after being failed by multiple trainers. No ideological nonsense. No empty promises. Just real results, guaranteed from your very first session.

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15+ Years Experience
10,000+ Dogs Trained
Expert Trainers
Reactive Dog Training Aggression Rehabilitation Off-Lead Obedience Personal Protection Dogs Behaviour Modification Puppy Training Good Behaviour Classes 1-to-1 Sessions E-Collar Training Scent Work Separation Anxiety Training
Danny Wells, Founder of Unleashed K9
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Our Promise

The Dog Training Industry Has a Problem.
We're the Solution.

Type any behaviour problem into Google and you'll get the same answer: reward your way out of it. For some dogs, some of the time, that works. But there are dogs where the genetics, the drive, the self-preservation instinct means you cannot bribe your way through it. Those are the dogs that end up with us. Danny Wells has been training dogs for over 15 years. He's supplied working dogs to the police and prison service. He appeared on Channel 4's Death Row Dogs: Save My XL Bully, bringing his expertise on the breed to a national audience. He co-authored What Your Dog Is Thinking with neuroscientist Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, called 'Truly eye-opening' by The Times. He's trained dogs whose owners had spent thousands trying other routes and got nowhere. Real results from session one, or your money back.

If You Don't See an Improvement From Your First Session, You Don't Pay.

The guarantee exists because 90% of Unleashed K9's clients had already been failed, and spent good money doing it. The only exception: if your dog is extremely fearful and working them immediately would set them back, you'll get homework and a free follow-up session instead. Either way, you leave with a path forward and a result. No caveats. No small print.

Initial Assessment
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Service 01

Initial
Assessment

Before anything else, we need to see your dog as they actually are, not how you describe them on a form. We assess temperament, what's driving the behaviour, what you've tried, and what's made it worse. Most owners are unknowingly reinforcing the problem. By the end of the session, you'll have a training plan, your trainer's number, and you'll have already seen an improvement. That's not a promise. That's our guarantee.

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1-2-1 Training
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Service 02

1-to-1
Training

One trainer. One dog. One goal. Every session is built around your dog's specific learning style, because dogs learn differently, just like people. Some are food-motivated, some want play, some just respond to a handler who knows what they're doing. We figure out what drives your dog and use it. No generic six-week programme. Just sessions that move you forward every single time.

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Reactivity Training
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Service 03

Reactivity
Training

Reactivity is the most common reason people end up at Unleashed K9, usually after months or years of doing the same thing: get far enough away from the trigger, reward the calm. It works at a distance. But the threshold, the point where your dog stops caring about food and starts reacting, never moves. That's not your fault. That's a method that doesn't address the underlying drive. We do things differently.

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Behaviour Modification
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Service 04

Behaviour
Modification

Behaviour modification is what's needed when standard training isn't enough. When the issue isn't 'my dog doesn't know the command', it's 'my dog has a pattern so ingrained that nothing shifts it.' These cases need a protocol, not a programme. Danny has rehabilitated dogs that other trainers have labelled dangerous, unworkable, or beyond help. If you've been told your dog can't be fixed, we'd like to disagree.

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Personal Protection
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Service 05

Personal
Protection

Danny has supplied trained protection dogs to private clients, security professionals, and law enforcement, including the police and prison service. This isn't bite sport. This is real-world protection training that produces a dog that is calm, sociable, and completely reliable, until the moment it isn't. Not every dog is suitable and we'll tell you honestly after the assessment.

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Pack Walks, Off-site training with Unleashed K9
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Service 06

Pack
Walks

Training in a controlled environment is one thing. The real world is another. Pack walks are where everything your dog has learned gets tested against genuine distractions: other dogs, traffic, strangers, unpredictable environments. This is the proof of work. The point where the training either holds or it doesn't. For most dogs that come through our programme, it holds.

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Train Together. Grow Together.

Once you've completed your initial assessment and you're in the programme, you can join us for our group classes, the most affordable way to socialise your dog, reinforce training around real distractions, and connect with other owners on the same journey.

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100% Money-Back
Guarantee

Follow the programme, put in the work, and if you don't see an improvement, you get your money back. No caveats, no small print.

Money-Back Guarantee
If you don't see an improvement from your first session, you don't pay.
No Hidden Fees
Transparent pricing from day one. What you're quoted is what you pay.
Results from First Session
Most owners see noticeable improvement from the very first session.
Free Follow-Up Support
Ongoing guidance after sessions. We don't disappear when training ends.
All Breeds Welcome
Chihuahuas to Great Danes, puppies to seniors. No breed turned away.
Qualified & Insured
Fully certified with full public liability insurance.
Google Reviews
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"We went through 9 months of real pain before finding Danny & Unleashed K9... In just 90 minutes Danny turned our world the right way back up. Danny's methods are simple and easy to follow and offer profound changes to dog's behaviours. We have two Belgian Malinois X German Shepherd, with which you need careful care. Through the consulting provided we're able to quash reactivity and regain proper control. We couldn't be happier."

Ian, Google

"Danny Wells is the real deal dog trainer, has studied and more importantly has proved himself by winning the Lorrockmoor trials two years running. He uses his own dogs in class to fully demonstrate his teachings and all the dogs training with him are making massive progress."

Marilyn Channing, Google

"I have a different dog after just 5 sessions with Connor. Walks with Luna were a nightmare, I was in constant fear she was going to bite someone, she was reactive to people, dogs and bikes. I tried various positive reinforcement classes and nothing worked. Luna now walks in a perfect heel and is completely unphased by the world around her."

Connor's client, Google

"Just wanted to give a massive thanks to Danny and especially Connor, they went above and beyond from start to finish. I'm not sure we would ever have another dog but if we do I'd happily drive the 50-mile round trip to make sure we get the right training."

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Transformations

Real Dogs, Real Results

Real transformations from real owners. No scripts, no setups. Just honest feedback.

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"We went through 9 months of real pain before finding Danny & Unleashed K9... In just 90 minutes Danny turned our world the right way back up. Danny's methods are simple and easy to..."

Ian, Liverpool
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"Danny Wells is the real deal dog trainer, has studied and more importantly has proved himself by winning the Lorrockmoor trials two years running. He uses his own dogs in class to ..."

Marilyn Channing, St Helens
★★★★★

"I have a different dog after just 5 sessions with Connor. Walks with Luna were a nightmare, I was in constant fear she was going to bite someone, she was reactive to people, dogs a..."

Connor's client, Warrington
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"Just wanted to give a massive thanks to Danny and especially Connor, they went above and beyond from start to finish. I'm not sure we would ever have another dog but if we do I'd h..."

Luke, Wigan
The Team

Meet The Trainers

Danny Wells
Danny Wells
Founder & Lead Trainer
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About
Danny Wells

Danny Wells founded Unleashed K9 after over 15 years working in dog training and canine behaviour. He's supplied trained working dogs to the police and prison service. He appeared on Channel 4's Death Row Dogs: Save My XL Bully, bringing his expertise on the breed to a national audience. He co-authored What Your Dog Is Thinking with neuroscientist Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, reviewed as 'Truly eye-opening' by The Times. He has won titles in UK domestic Protection Dog Trials and placed in Gun Dog Trials. His clients travel from across the UK and Europe. He specialises in the cases other trainers won't take.

  • Reactivity
  • Aggression
  • Behaviour Mod
  • Protection
  • E-Collar
Robbie
Robbie
Senior Trainer
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About
Robbie

Robbie is a core member of the Unleashed K9 team, bringing dedication and skill to every session. Trained under Danny's mentorship, Robbie excels in obedience training, group sessions, and working with anxious or reactive dogs. His calm, confident approach puts both dogs and owners at ease, delivering consistent results across all breeds and temperaments.

  • Obedience
  • E-Collar
  • Puppy Training
  • Group Sessions
Connor
Connor
Trainer
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About
Connor

Connor completes the Unleashed K9 training team, bringing energy and passion to every session. Specialising in puppy development and general obedience, Connor has a natural ability to connect with dogs of all ages. His structured approach to training ensures owners leave every session with practical skills they can use at home.

  • Reactivity
  • Scent Work
  • 1-2-1 Training
  • Pack Walks
Simon
Simon
Trainer
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About
Simon

Simon is a valued member of the Unleashed K9 team, bringing experience, composure, and a natural ability to read dogs to every session. Working closely alongside Danny and the team, Simon delivers structured 1-to-1 training sessions with a focus on building lasting obedience and real-world reliability. His calm, methodical approach makes him particularly effective with dogs that need patience and consistency to thrive.

  • 1-to-1 Training
  • Obedience
  • Recall
  • Lead Work
Common Questions

Frequently
Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking with Unleashed K9. Can't find your answer? Get in touch.

Because they're applying the same solution to every dog. Most trainers are trained in one methodology and apply it regardless of the dog's drives, genetics, or history. Danny Wells and the Unleashed K9 team assess each dog individually and choose the method that will actually work, not the method the trainer is most comfortable using.
It's a longer first session where we meet your dog in real conditions, exactly as you'd walk them day-to-day. We assess temperament, what's driving the behaviour, and what you've tried. By the end you'll have a full training plan and you'll have already seen an improvement in your dog. If not, you don't pay.
Unleashed K9 is based in St Helens, Merseyside, and most clients come to the training centre. We've worked with clients from across the UK and Europe, contact us with your location and we'll work out the details.
Not at all. While we're known for taking on the dogs other trainers can't handle, that's only part of what we do. We train dogs of every temperament, from puppies who need a solid foundation to family pets who just need better recall or lead manners. Obedience, scent work, group classes, pack walks, whatever your dog needs, we cover it. You don't need a problem dog to benefit from proper training.
This is exactly the type of case we specialise in. Danny Wells has spent 15+ years rehabilitating dogs that other trainers have given up on, including dogs that were days from being put to sleep. Book an assessment and let us see the dog before drawing any conclusions.
Most owners see a noticeable difference within the first session. That's the basis of our money-back guarantee. You see it immediately, or you don't pay.
Every dog is different, but most clients see their dog in a completely different place within two to five sessions after the Initial Assessment. Some issues resolve faster, some take a bit longer, it depends on the dog's history, the severity of the behaviour, and how consistently the owner follows through between sessions. We'll give you an honest estimate at your assessment, not a padded-out programme built to keep you coming back.
All of them. We work with every breed from Chihuahuas to XL Bullies, crossbreeds to pedigrees. Danny appeared on Channel 4's Death Row Dogs: Save My XL Bully and has extensive experience with bull breeds, Malinois, German Shepherds, and every working breed. The approach adapts to the dog, not the other way round.
Every client starts with an Initial Assessment. From there, we recommend the right programme for your dog. Prices depend on the service, 1-to-1 sessions, group classes, residential training, and protection training all vary. Check our Services page for full pricing or contact us for a quote.
We use whatever tool is appropriate for the individual dog and the situation. Danny is one of the UK's most experienced e-collar trainers and uses them responsibly as part of a structured training plan, not as a shortcut. Every tool has a time and place, and we'll always explain why before using anything.
For 1-to-1 sessions, absolutely, you're a crucial part of the process. We train the handler as much as the dog. For residential training, we provide regular video updates so you can track your dog's progress throughout their stay.
Because the home is a controlled environment with no triggers. Outside, your dog faces other dogs, people, bikes, noises, and if they haven't been taught how to handle those situations, they fall apart. This is one of the most common issues we deal with, and it's very fixable.
As soon as you bring them home. There's a common myth that you need to wait until a puppy is 6 months old, that's 6 months of bad habits forming. We start puppies from 8 weeks old with age-appropriate training. The earlier you start, the fewer problems you'll have down the line.
Yes. We run structured group training sessions and a Good Behaviour Class at our St Helens facility. These aren't your typical puppy free-for-alls, every dog works, every owner learns, and sessions are controlled and progressive. Group classes are brilliant for dogs transitioning from 1-to-1 work into real-world social situations.
If you follow the guidance we give you during your Initial Assessment and you don't see an improvement in your dog in that first session, we refund you in full. No questions asked. We've had this guarantee since day one and it's never been a problem, because the method works.
Yes. Separation anxiety is one of the most misunderstood behavioural issues in dogs. Many cases labelled as separation anxiety are actually frustration or boredom-based. We assess the real cause and build a training plan that addresses it, not just manages the symptoms.
Use the Book Assessment button on any page to choose a date and time that works for you, or call us on 07577 612912. We'll arrange your Initial Assessment and take it from there.

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As Featured In

Beyond Training

Danny's expertise extends beyond the training ground, from published author to podcast guest and TV appearances.

What Your Dog is Thinking by Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Danny Wells
Published Author
What Your Dog is Thinking

The science behind your dog's behaviour, co-authored with Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton. 4.4★ on Amazon.

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The Dog Scholar, The Protection Myth featuring Danny Wells
Co-Presenter
The Dog Scholar

Danny is co-presenter of The Dog Scholar, one of the UK's leading dog behaviour podcasts, sharing his approach to transforming reactive and anxious dogs.

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Death Row Dogs: Save My XL Bully, Channel 4 documentary featuring Danny Wells
Channel 4
Death Row Dogs: Save My XL Bully

Danny featured in Channel 4's XL Bully documentary, bringing his expertise on the breed to a national audience.

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Where We Train

Based at Brandreth House Farm in St Helens, we serve dog owners across Liverpool, Merseyside, and the entire North West. Click an area to learn more.

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Merseyside, HQ

Based right here at Brandreth House Farm in St Helens, Unleashed K9 is the area's premier dog training facility. Our purpose-built training ground provides the perfect environment for behaviour modification, obedience, and specialist training.

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Training Info
HQ Location
Brandreth House Farm, St Helens, WA10 5QW
Operating Hours
Mon–Sun: 8am – 8pm
Phone
07577 612912
Coverage
10 Areas Across the North West

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