Tails of Adventure

02/07/2025

👃 Why Sniffing is More Than Just Smelling 🐾

To dogs, sniffing isn’t just a way to explore - it’s how they experience the world and far too many dogs a prevented from taking part in the easiest activity out there!

Dogs have up to 300 million scent receptors (humans have around 5 million!). That means every sniff is packed with information: who was here, what they ate, and more.

✨ Letting your dog sniff:

✅ Reduces stress and lowers heart rate
✅ Boosts mental enrichment
✅ Helps dogs feel more confident
✅ Builds calm behaviour

Sniffing isn’t wasting time — it’s essential dog business! Even 10 minutes of sniffing can be more tiring than a long walk!!

🐶 So slow down!! Let your dog use their nose.

30/06/2025

26/06/2025

Happy 10th Birthday to my very own Keeko.

I cannot believe you're now in double figures and still not slowing down! You never got the memo did you that as you get older you slow down, you take it easy. Not you though, even day you grab it at full speed. To be honest I am the one that's slowing down!

You have taught me so much and are part of the reason I am even doing the job I'm doing. You also taught me not all dogs need friends, you are happy with the dogs you've lived with through your life but you don't need those outsiders!

You make me laugh.
You make me question why on Earth you just did X thing.
You show me how smart you are.
You show me unconditional love no matter what.

So Happy Birthday, here's to more years with you!

25/06/2025

🧠 Staying Positive During Training 🐾

Dog training can feel frustrating sometimes, especially when progress seems slow or your dog has a bad day and you feel it was all for nothing. But how you feel affects how your dog learns.

✨ Staying positive actually helps your dog learn!

✅ Dogs respond better to calm, consistent communication
✅ Positive reinforcement builds trust and confidence
✅ Frustration or shouting can cause stress, confusion, or fear
✅ A happy learning environment = better long-term results

Training is all about setting the best pace for your dog but sometimes we get so caught up in the high of success we forget this and push too hard.

🐶 Struggling? Take a break, reset your expectations, or ask for help.

21/06/2025

🌟 SABRE UPDATE! 🌟

Sabre's owner after Session 3 of 6:
"I honestly can't tell you how well he's doing and how amazed I am!"

I so wish I'd recorded more of this session so I could show you the before!

When I arrived for Session 3, the plan was to get Sabre outside, walking on a loose lead and disengaging from other dogs.

However, before we even made it out the door, it was clear he was overexcited and unsure how to contain himself. So, we paused and worked on some of the skills he'd already been practicing by the door, helping him stay calm and focused on his owner even with the door open.

Once we stepped outside, the stimulation was a bit much again, so we reinforced those focus skills. And it worked! We encountered other dogs, and Sabre not only watched them calmly but also beautifully disengaged, turning his attention back to his owner. 🙌

By the end of the lesson, we had loose lead walking with fantastic focus. 🎯

Since then, his owner has had nothing but praise for his progress and I couldn't be prouder of them both! 💪🐾

21/06/2025

🌟 LUNA UPDATE! 🌟

Luna has been working with me on building her basic skills, eating slowly and not stealing her brothers, walking nicely with and without the pram as well as her recall. Luna has gone from strength to strength during her training which will be rounded off nicely very soon!

Well done Luna 💖

20/06/2025

Another amazing review! I love what I do, I love seeing owners and dogs, grow in confidence and in skill to pave their journey with them! 💪 💖

20/06/2025

Training, how much do you really need to do?

19/06/2025

I will NEVER risk your dogs.

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19/06/2025

🌟 SULLY UPDATE! 🌟

I recently received this update from Sully (brown) owners. It is wonderful to see they are applying what they have done in their first few sessions and seeing results. Not only that but they have got their senior dog, Woody, joining in too which is fantastic for keeping his brain active and boredom at bay!! Proving you are never too old!

18/06/2025

🧠 The Link Between Mental Stimulation & Behaviour 🐾

A bored dog is a dog that will find ways to entertain themselves and that often shows up as unwanted behaviour like barking, chewing, or hyperactivity.

Just like physical exercise, mental stimulation is vital for a balanced, happy dog.

✨ Mental enrichment helps:
✅ Reduce anxiety & boredom
✅ Improve focus & learning
✅ Lower reactivity
✅ Promote calmness
✅ Build confidence
✅ Boost problem-solving skills

Fun, simple ideas:
🔹 Snuffle mats
🔹 Puzzle feeders
🔹 Scent games
🔹 Trick training
🔹 Find-the-treat games
🔹 Treat-filled boxes
🔹 Hide & Seek (great with kids!)

🧩 Dogs need to think as well as move!

Do you use any of these? Let me know in the comments or drop me a message! 👇🐶

17/06/2025

MEET SABRE!!

This super smart boy is currently working on some behaviours before they develop further. Sabre finds other dogs super exciting and cannot contain himself, he also pulls his owner along. So we are working on calmness and lead walking as his main goals and all he has done is show his Mum how super smart he is and he's bossing all this sessions! 💪