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Scentwork UK competitions – What to expect
In Scentwork UK competitions, everyone starts at level 1. All your dog has to do to progress to the next level, is find 3 out of 4 scents. Easy right?! One target odour Your dog will be asked to find one article (target odour) in each of the 4 search areas. In scentwork UK, the […]
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11 Top Tips for a Perfect Scentwork UK Competition
So you want to compete in Scentwork UK? Many people get into scentwork just for the fun of it! Its a great rainy day activity to give your dog some mental stimulation. After a couple of lessons with me, my students often ask, whats next? How can they take this further? I think for most […]
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How I found my passion for agility – Dog Trainer Diaries
For me, getting into agility was quite a journey! After my elderly Labrador and child hood best friend died, I began looking for another companion. After a long hard look I found George, the rescue Labrador. By the time I found George (or George found me!), I was just beginning my dog training adventure and […]
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Rule of 5 – Dog Training tips
The rule of 5 makes training super efficient. How do we know when to make things harder, or when to make it easier? If training is too hard your dog will lose interest, or become frustrated. If its too easy, then no progress will be made. We need to make it somewhere in between. Set […]
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Avoid confrontation – Dog trainer tips
Avoid possible confrontation with other dogs, and help them to turn away from distractions, by scattering a few treats on the ground for them to search for. Read about how scentwork can help your dog through reactivity First begin with teaching your dog to search for food at home. Scatter some treats around and let […]
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Going on holiday? Read this BEFORE you take your dog – Dog trainer tips
Going on holiday with your dog can take as much planning and prep as taking the kids! Whilst on holiday: Make sure you have good control of your dog at all times. Allowing off lead time without reliable recall can be dangerous for you both. Split the journey into small travelling times. Ensure your dog […]
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BEFORE you go on holiday with your dog- read this! – Dog Trainer Tips
Make sure your dogs vaccinations are up to date! Don’t forget flea, tick and worming tablets Ask your vet if there is anything your dog might be at risk of at your destination. Have there been any increased amounts of alabama rot, tick borne diseases, etc. Are there any wildlife that could present a risk? […]
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Using a long line correctly – Dog trainer tips
Always clip on to a harness, never a collar to prevent injury to the neck. Use the long line to practise training recall. Before you let your dog off lead, test that she is listening by giving her a cue she knows really well. If you are not confident she will come back, allow the […]
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Happy Holidays – Dog Trainer Tips
It’s holiday time! Ok, maybe not so much with this nasty virus doing the rounds. Even so, its time for some top holiday/day out tips! Even when we are away from home, we need to keep our dogs safe. Recall is vital. No matter where you are, if you are letting your dog off lead, […]
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If an owner asks you to recall your dog, respect their wishes – Dog Training Tips
If another dog owner asks you to recall your dog, please respect their wishes ad pop your dog back on lead. Often it’s nothing personal. They don’t hate your dog. But often, other dog’s have issues when being approached by another dog. They may be fearful. They may react aggressively. They may be ill, or […]
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