Speak Dog with Ruth Haynes

27/10/2025

What on earth were we up to at Puppy Club this week?

We were playing 'sausage tree' 🪾

It's easy, dogs love it! Hide some treats in the bark of the trees.

Great for calming your dogs down and getting them using their brain.

Give it a go and let me know what they think!!

26/10/2025

Just the little legs at Scent Work last week! I thought we'd mix it up and do something a bit different.

Can you find the Kong amongst all the other red rubber things?

Harry, Bertie and Teddy Pom Pom can!!

These are some of the dogs from my Sensitive Scent Work class. Their humans bring them every week. They are now masters at searching for Kong.

Not only to they have amazing nose skills but they have also grown in confidence not only in the classroom but in everyday life too.

26/10/2025

Have you ever met a Black Russian Terrier?

Nope, me neither!

I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Teddy and his family. The photos don't really show you how big he really is!

Teddy is still a baby and shows all the behaviours any other puppy would but just on a grand scale.

His family have worked so hard on keeping him calm, gaining his focus and setting up up for success with greetings.

Never judge a book by it's cover as this huge black dog is the sweetest boy.

25/10/2025

"He's like a different dog"
When I first met Chester he barked a lunged as I approached. The poor boy was so worried, overwhelmed and really didn't trust unknown humans. I knew that Scent Work and Mantrailing would
help him grow in confidence. Fast forward to today at Mantrailing, he met someone new in the group and went up to them to say hello and have a fuss. The difference in him is amazing, he is so much more relaxed around people and knows what to do if he doesn't feel sure about a situation. Very very proud of Chester and his family for trusting me and the process! 💛

23/10/2025

Shhhhhh 🤫

Don't tell anyone but I think I'm up to date with my admin 😬🥳

16/10/2025

Completing our Puppy Life Skills course isn’t just about teaching “sit,” “stay,” and “come” — it’s about building the foundation for a lifetime of understanding and trust between you and your dog.

In these early months, your puppy is learning how the world works — what’s safe, what’s fun, and how to communicate with you. By guiding them through structured, positive training, you’re helping them grow into a confident, well-mannered companion who can handle life with ease.

🧡 What you and your puppy gain:

Stronger bond through clear communication

Confidence in new environments and around other dogs

Positive habits that prevent future problem behaviours

Skills to make everyday life easier — from walks to vet visits

Graduating from puppy class isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of a lifelong partnership built on trust, respect, and joy. You’ve given your puppy the best possible start. 🐾💛

15/10/2025

Got a reactive dog?

Want to try Mantrailing?

Drop me a message!

🐾 Did you know?
For reactive dogs, trailing provides structured focus that can help reduce anxiety during walks and outings.

When a dog follows a scent trail, their brain switches from scanning the environment for triggers to problem-solving and staying on task. This mental focus helps them stay calmer and less reactive because they have a clear job to do.

It also builds confidence over time, turning stressful walks into positive learning experiences for both dog and owner. 🐶🧠

If your walks feel like a battle, trailing might be the game-changer your dog needs.

15/10/2025

Thank you to Jane for trailing Flint for me.

It was so interesting that he stopped where his trail layer had been sat previously! Clever chap!

14/10/2025

Clever Rocky is finding the tiniest piece of Kong hidden in the dinosaurs mouth. What a star!

13/10/2025

Scent Work outside of the box!

Adding novel items into your searches will build confidence in your dogs. Give it a go, they will love it!