Family First Canine

Training built on trust, patience, and the bond between you and your dog.

Scott Blair — Founder, Family First Canine

Who is Scott?

My Journey into Dog Training

My passion for dogs began at an early age — some of my earliest photographs show me in a pram alongside two German Shepherds. From the very beginning, dogs have been a central part of my life.

At 17, I welcomed my first German Shepherd, Orla, into my family. Like many dogs, Orla had her challenges, particularly around other dogs. Through training classes and countless hours of dedication, I worked to improve her reactivity, obedience, and confidence.

That fascination grew into a commitment to learn from experienced trainers and keep raising my own standards.

A dog can be exceptional — and be family.

My career eventually took me into the world of IGP training and personal protection dogs.

Whatever the breed, whatever the challenge, my focus remains the same: developing stable, trustworthy dogs.

Best Puppy in Breed · Crufts 20201st Post Graduate Dog & Reserve CC · Crufts 2022

How we work

Our Philosophy

At Family First Canine, our priority is finding the right solution for every family and every dog.

Whether you're looking for a family protection dog, help with basic obedience, support for reactivity, fear-based behaviours, or aggression issues, we provide personalised training programmes designed to build confidence, trust, and lasting results.

Our goal is simple: to help create balanced, dependable family dogs that enrich your life, strengthen your bond, and provide peace of mind.

Safety & Stability

Every training programme is built on creating balanced, dependable dogs.

Trust & Bond

We work closely with both dog and owner, building a deep bond of trust.

Tailored to You

No two families — or dogs — are the same.

In the field

Real dogs. Real training.

A good trainer should be able to show their work. I don't hide behind a screen — so here's the proof: real footage of my own dogs practising obedience.