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Welcome to Callander k9

Callander K9 is a heartfelt tribute to my reactive collie Earn
who taught me the power of unconditional love.

Here, we create a supportive community where both dogs and their owners can thrive.

Join us at our interactive park to learn about dog body language, participate in specialized training classes, or enjoy our full agility and hoopers equipment with exclusive access just for you.

Together, let's celebrate the joy of teamwork and play, making every moment with our furry friends truly special.

Our Approach

What makes us different is our approach:

- Neurodivergent-friendly, trauma-informed, and always positive.

- With IMDT qualifications, years of hands-on experience, and a supportive
community behind us, we celebrate every dog for who they are — while helping owners build stronger, calmer relationships with their furry friends.

- Our approach, "Learn to Play, " emphasizes the importance of building a strong bond with your furry friend.

- Earn’s legacy lives on in every wagging tail that visits.

- Whether you join us for training, sports, or simply a safe place to play, you’re part of a community where dogs and people thrive, together.

Dog looks lovingly at their owner

✨ Our story

Callander K9 was born from the journey I shared with my collie, Earn.

She was reactive and often misunderstood, yet she taught me the power of patience, trust, and unconditional love.

Together we discovered how play and connection could transform fear into confidence — and that’s where this adventure began.

From a simple dog walking service to award-winning training and interactive playgrounds, Callander K9 has grown into a safe space for dogs and their humans.

We’ve built every step with care: Hand built equipment, secure fields, and activities designed to support all dogs — from excitable puppies to rescues learning to trust again.

Meet the Team

Meet the passionate humans (and dogs!) behind Callander K9, a small team with big hearts dedicated to creating safe, playful spaces for dogs and their people.

Woman smiles with dog playing in water

Head of Tail Wags & Muddy Boots Boss.

Leah Rendall

Head treat dispenser, chief poo-bagger, and the one who always forgets the whistle. Built this space with mud on my boots and a collie at my side.

Woman driving a van, Callander K9

Magic Maker & Keeper Of Order.

Leah Murray

My right hand, left brain, and calm in the chaos. Keeps me (and everything else) on track with kindness, humour, and a magic touch with dogs.

Adorable tri-color border collie puppy

Tiny Tornado In Training.

Dara

Earn’s little apprentice. Still learning the ropes — mostly by stealing socks, chasing leaves, and melting hearts.

Happy English Setter dog relaxing outdoors

Gentle Soul in Training.

Anival

Anival has come so far since joining the team, learning to trust, play, and enjoy life again. From nervous beginnings to tail wags and muddy paws, he’s proof that patience and love can change everything.

From
Callander K9 - Serenipaws Scotland

Serenipaws is about sharing what Earn taught me — that healing through the power of dogs is not dramatic or loud. It is quiet. Repetitive. Gentle.

Built in fields, on pavements, in living rooms, in moments where we choose to pause instead of spiral.

I didn’t understand it while she was here.

Now I do.

And I want everyone who feels overwhelmed, exhausted,
too busy or not enough, to know this:

- You and your dog can learn to slow together.
- You can grow happier together.
-You can learn to heal, to breathe, to just be.

Check out our Sister Site

Serenipaws Scotland

Check out my Poetry

Unmasked & Unfiltered
- A Collection of poetry written by me.

From lived experience of trauma, addiction,
loss, diagnosis, and recovery.
For identification, healing and hope.

Unmasked & Unfiltered

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