Akna K9 Academy

Welcome to the website of Akna K9 Academy. The following pages include information about services & training sessions, Akna Dogs & what Racheal takes part in with her dogs which is a whole host of things. Akna K9 Academy is owned & operated by Racheal Bailey BSY (Pet Psy) a local Leicester women who has worked & been involved with animals all her life. Racheal is from a long line of ancestors with animal interests including her Great Uncle who was a naturalist & explorer during the late 1800's who himself was part of the Charles Darwin era & discovered the mimicry theory in butterfly species.

Visit: Henry Walter Bates The Naturalist for more information.

Racheal has lots of relevant experience & qualifications to support her with running an animal care business. Racheal has owned & worked with many types of pets including exotics, reptiles, horses & farm livestock. Racheal has also worked, shown, bred & cared for cats & dogs for over 20 years. In particular pedigree cats Siamese, Burmese & Oriental's & many breeds of dog including Japanese Akita's, GSD's, Inuit's, Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs, Boxers, Korean Jindo's, Mastiffs & Canadian Eskimo Dogs. Racheal has not only the experience but has also gained qualifications to support her knowledge. This includes a very impressive list of animal & land based learning achievements as listed below. (Certificates available on request along with valid & up to date insurance)

National Diploma in Animal Management studied at Brooksby College. With the highest grade of "Triple Distinction Distinction Distinction"

Principles of Animal Science 1 & 2: Distinction

Nutrition: Distinction

Practical Animal Handling & Husbandry: Distinction

Industry Experience: Distinction

Breed Development & Welfare: Distinction

Animal Behaviour: Distinction

Breeding: Distinction

Animal Health: Distinction

Animal Nursing: Distinction

Management of Exotics: Distinction

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Management: Distinction

Care & Welfare of Farm Livestock: Distinction

Working with Cats & Dogs: Distinction

Biochemistry & Microbiology: Merit

Ecology & Conservation: Distinction

Racheal also went on to complete a Pet Psychology certificate which she passed with a 90% score out of a possible 100% which entitles her to use the letters BSY (Pet Psy) behind her name.

Racheal has also completed & passed her Microchip implantation course via The Pet Chip Company.

Work related experience has comprised of working for a Greenacres Kennels breeders of Japanese Akita's & boarding facility, Good Companions Pet Shop, One of the top Boxer Kennel's in the world, Faerdorn & running Faerdorn's boarding facility, RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre, Bell, Brown & Bentley Veterinary Surgery, Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, Blaby Dog Warden Service & The Defence Animal Centre, Melton Mowbray. Racheal has also written for many magazines including the PDSA, Leicestershire Magazine & currently regularly writes for The Forest every month offering advice for all types of readers pets.

Akna K9 have also helped to raise money for charities, given demo's at charity events & large canine related events, competed in a range of canine sports, shows & competitions & more. Check out the achievments page for pictures & details.

"Your pets are as important to us as they are to you"

Whether you are looking for a reliable dog walker, someone to feed your feline or help with a training issue here at Akna you can be rest assured that your pet is our priority & we can offer that personal touch along with experienced, qualified advice. Racheal Bailey is a real person that will help you by taking care of your pets or by giving you the advice that will help you.