Dogschool Axarquia

29/05/2026

Summer has started and the temperatures are at Spanish level! A great way to cool down for a dog is to get the paws and belly wet, so swimming is an excellent idea! And though dogs have a natural instinct to swim, they are not robots to step automatically into the water! If not socialized to it, they could develop a fear for water for life. This morning we had our first “swimming class” for puppies at Dogschool Axarquia. Some really had to take time to get used to wet feet, others were so comfortable to lay down and get the belly wet! In the end Coco, Lio and Jessie had fun!

21/05/2026

Meet Luna! 🐾

Luna is a Spanish Breton with a very special soul. She is one of the happiest dogs you could ever meet — always full of excitement, energy and enthusiasm for life.

But sometimes, being too enthusiastic can make life a little difficult. When we started training about a year ago, the main focus was not only obedience, but also helping Luna find more calmness and self-control. We worked on clear rules, consistency, rewarding good choices, and especially impulse control.

We knew from the beginning this would not be a quick fix. It takes patience, time and dedication. Luckily, Luna’s owner Yvonne showed exactly that. Through her calm, consistent and patient approach, Luna has grown into a different dog.

She is still the same happy Luna — just more balanced and more in control. And that has made life easier and more enjoyable for both of them.

And as a bonus? Luna has also turned into a little Agility star! ⭐🐕. In the comments a video of Luna at agility.

20/05/2026

Dear all,

the tick season in Spain is full steam ahead. Ticks are around in Spain all year but more in spring. Tick bites are underrated and for both dogs and humans they can lead to very serious health issues.

Please check and controle yourself and your dogs every day. Attached a summery on how the handle ticks.

🐕🕷️ Tick bites in Spain – for both dogs and humans

As the weather gets warmer and we spend more time walking in nature, the risk of tick bites increases as well. Ticks are very common in Spain, especially in grassy areas, nature parks and rural environments.

Most tick bites are harmless, but ticks can sometimes transmit serious diseases to both dogs and humans.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸
• Remove the tick as soon as possible using a tick remover or fine tweezers
• Grab the tick close to the skin and pull it out steadily
• Do not twist, burn or use oil/alcohol on the tick
• Disinfect the skin afterwards
• It may help to note the date and location of the bite

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁:
Even a very small tick can transmit disease.
A red ring or skin reaction does not always appear.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀
Seek medical advice if symptoms develop after a tick bite, such as:
• fever
• severe headache
• confusion
• muscle pain
• neurological symptoms
• breathing difficulties
• seizures
• feeling seriously unwell

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀
Contact your vet if your dog develops:
• lethargy
• fever
• loss of appetite
• limping
• neurological symptoms
• sudden behavioural changes
• weakness or instability

Besides Lyme disease, several other tick-borne illnesses occur in Spain, some of which can develop more rapidly and seriously.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
✔ Good tick prevention for dogs
✔ Checking dogs and yourself after walks
✔ Extra awareness in long grass and natural areas

This message is not meant to create fear, only awareness 🙏

17/05/2026

Meet Pepsi! Pepsi is one of the juniors in the agility group, but what a talent she is! She is so eager to learn. In less than a year she is able to run a course and do all the objects and every week, together with handler Birgit, she is learning new things every week and improve even more. What a star she is and how wonderful to see this happy dog every week. In the comments you can she her run.

16/05/2026

We are all ready for a next agility class tomorrow!

10/05/2026

Meet Bobo! Bobo is one of the “seniors” at Dogschool Axarquia, but a very experienced Agility dog. You can train and practice agility with your dog for many many years, and Bobo is the living proof! He is over 10 years and every week, together with his owner Nete, he still runs the agility competition! You can watch him run in the comments! What a hero he is!

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Cavaletti exercises are an important part of training. It builds confidence and coordination for both the dog and handler. Milo and Mary are doing a great job!

08/05/2026

The field is all prepared for the young puppy course! This is a course for very young dogs, between 13 and 26 weeks, to further socialize them, learn by playing and teach them the basic obedience commands. A lot play time, positive rewarding and having a good time with your puppy!

07/05/2026

Today we had a good training with Jack Russel Milo!