Shay Boden – SLB Canines

Hi! My name is Shay,

Welcome to SLB Canines!

SLB Canines is committed to providing excellent dog walking and training services around South East Northumberland. Specialising in creating off lead reliability through training and fulfilling adventures with structure and safety as a priority, ensuring all our dogs go home holistically healthy.

I opened SLB Canines initially in Wimbledon, back in 2019, immediately after I graduated from university. Since then I have learned on the job, studied meticulously, and adapted the business to what it is today.

✔️ Insured ✔️ DBS Checked ✔️ First Aid Trained ✔️ 6 years experience

I also offer various pet & livestock care, cleaning and taxi services. Can include but not limited to: welfare, feeding or medical visits, litter cleaning, garden poop picking, bathing & grooming and vet visits.

Qualifications & CPD

Kings College London – BSc Biomedical Science – First Class Honours – 2019

Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour and Training – 2024

Raven K9 Dog Training Mentorship – 2024

ChilternK9 Pet Gundog Course – 2025

STSK9 PO Program, Puppy University, Heeling Styles, Drive & Focus – 2024

Rachel Bean RVN Canine First Aid and Wellbeing – 2023

Dog Training College – Puppy Training Specialist, Canine Reactivity Specialist, Canine Body Language Specialist, Canine Scentwork Specialist – 2023

K9 Coach Loose Lead, Recall & Place Course- 2022