Pawfect Dog School

22/04/2025

Update;

Confirmation text will be send out tomorrow. 👍

20/04/2025

17/04/2025

Next Scent Detection Dates:
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th April
Timetable to follow

17/04/2025

Once again our last Scent Detection Weekend was highly successful and thoroughly enjoyable.
The range of dogs and skill set astonishing and it was my pleasure to welcome two Junior Handlers as part of Work Experience Amelia and Olly who after patiently sitting through two and a half hours got the opportunity to work their dogs, outstanding contribution from everyone especially these two young handlers who both demonstrated maturity and skill beyond their years....and to Layla and her dad working together with Storm just so great to see.

You will often hear me say 'trust you dog, they won't cheat or lie' on Sunday Kane indicted on the ground and to my astonishment see the picture of the kong next to a penny.

We experimented with a couple of new things that pleasantly surprised everyone.......more of that next time!

And after a fabulous two days of Scent Detection Magic, my beautiful Magic left the building to live his best life with his incredible and very talented handler now proud owner Stu and best mate Olly........that was seriously emotional on so many levels video and new Scent Detection Weekend to follow....

14/04/2025

We've been a little quite last couple of weeks I want to spend more time with my beautiful Bea, she's doing ok but now very weak on her hind legs, BIG SHOUT OUT to Tania and staff at Brookmead Veterinary Surgery who prescribed a new meds regime to ensure Bea is pain free and comfortable as possible. And I just have to say to the chap with the small child who saw me carry Bea back to the car and stopped to ask if he could help......you brought a tear to my eye what a decent genuine human being you are Thank You.

So here I go again, I take the view if you can, if you want and if your up for it go girl! Always by your side 💜💜💜💜

04/04/2025

Kane is the most gorgeous dog, but when he goes to Park For Paws he doesn't want to leave, so I've found a unique way of him being escorted back to the car courtesy of his mom Willow 🥰

01/04/2025

Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) is an ingredient in many vaccines, functioning as an antigen. Studies have found that higher concentrations of BSA has been linked to a higher risk of vaccine adverse effects. Studies have also shown that combination vaccines, particularly those combining modified live and inactivated (typically Lepto) pathogens, have higher concentrations of BSA. Check out the differences in the header graphic. These measurements are averaged amongst various manufacturers in the attached study.

Because BSA can cause allergic reactions in humans the World Health Organization (WHO) has set a guidance of 50 ng (0.05ug)or less residual BSA per vaccine dose. This is significantly less than what is present in animal vaccines.

Its important to also note, in addition to multivalent vaccines (which include Lepto) having higher BSA concentrations, Lepto vaccines themselves have been reported to carry a higher risk of adverse events, regardless of BSA content. Surface proteins of leptospirosis (LPS lipopolysaccharides antigens) used to make vaccines, have been linked to hypersensitivity and immune dysfunction.

This article is not intended to dissuade people from immunising their pet. It is to raise awareness that there are ways to lower adverse event risk. Highlighting the difference in antigenic load between monovalent and multivalent vaccines being one. Also the awareness that Leptospirosis vaccines (particularly Lepto 4) may carry higher risks and should be diligently considered, alongside research into environmental and lifestyle risk of infection for the individual animal.

Taking all into consideration it is clear that, at the very least, vaccines should not be overused and/or unnecessarily. Titre testing for existing immunity, avoiding multiple-dosing and manufacturer selection are all things to consider. Those with smaller breeds may also want to discuss with their veterinarian the possibility of lower or half-dosing, as some consider this to be safer and still effective (although many vets at this time discourage this)

Having considered conversations with your vet about vaccines, whilst educating yourself on the risks (of both vaccine and infection) and ways to lower said risk, I believe is essential to the wellness of your pet.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7112531/ #!po=20.9677

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15734545/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7112591/ #!po=40.3846

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2327198/

22/03/2025

Before the night draws to a close
Happy 1st Birthday to a life changing magical experience
A privilege and there was more to come ......

20/03/2025

Only one place remains.

Your place will confirmed via text in the next couple of days.

Can't wait my New Instructor Course is pushing me so might be temped to try out a couple of new things!

18/03/2025

Gosh, what has come over me!

Another two days of Scent Detection coming up.

If you have already requested a time I will confirm by text your place, not straight away because too much admin for me in one day!

So, book your place now and come along and enjoy witnessing your dogs unique ability and the joy they get from doing something so natural, so self rewards and so satisfying.

14/03/2025

I have had two fantastic days training; Wednesday off site with Dobermans and GSD's spent the afternoon doing intense Scent Detection with my guys - see video of Willow despite all the distraction and noise this dog is awesome and the unwavering calmness of both dogs despite intense noise.
Yesterday with the help of my training buddy Stu we isolated Kane from the rest of the pack and worked on a few disciplines and made real progress.
It doesn't matter how much you know or how much you think you know you can be too close, too attached to get results.....you can always learn from others.
Inspired by yesterday's training I have reinstated my training journals.
Simply brilliant.....Thank You S-Chew Tay Lor

11/03/2025

Love this ❤️🐾❤️🐾

08/03/2025

Well done to everyone who attended Saturday Morning Play Date
Outstanding contributions from you all, sounds simple, doesn't it?, but the reality very different. A special mention to Apprentice Kane, Mr Zulu, and the beautiful Lyra whose age and grace was so endearing to watch a very special dog. And so lovely to see Apollo, how proud can one dog trainer be

07/03/2025

Hi everyone, looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow for Saturday Play Date Workshop. Please be aware due to the nature of how this is run only four dogs are allowed out at anyone time,.

Many people have asked to what these sessions are about.

Firstly, I am not a believer in 'Free Play' reasons explained in a future post.

This Workshop is all about allowing your dog to play and have fun with suitable & compatible dogs in small groups, the class is supported by well balanced teaching/mentor dogs and overseen by me. The purpose is to allow your dog the freedom to play whilst intermittently recalling your dog whilst they are in an active state of high or low arousal.......how many times have you heard the expression "selective hearing" we challenge you to be more exciting than the other dogs so in the real world your dogs learns they have your permission to play but also an understanding of
Recall means Recall.....whatever gear the dog is in....

The emphasis is not on obedience but on play and how you can make play work for you and your dog.

Kane will join us tomorrow to demonstrate.

Have a lovely evening, see you tomorrow.....

06/03/2025

Dates for your diary;

Saturday 8th March Play Date Workshop 10.30am

Wednesday 12th March Scent Detection

Friday 28th March Scent Detection

Saturday 29th March Scent Detection

06/03/2025

Looks like this fella is here to stay xx

19/02/2025

England v Scotland Six Nations sessions before if you want to watch the game, in-between if you are not a Rugby fan or after; sessions to suit all fans....🙂🙂

I'll be closing the book on this later today in line with my new and improves admin skills.....

If you have reserved a place I will confirm today and/or tomorrow details.. If you haven't heard from me do give me a nudge as I continue to work on improving my admin skills....🙌