Pure Dog Adventure Training

Pure Dog Adventure Training Pure Dog Adventure Training: Fun & tailored classes in Mantrailing, Scent Detection & Sports. Join us
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Just a little treat to keep your dogs cool in this heat,Simply take a handful of their dry food and soak it until it is ...
24/06/2026

Just a little treat to keep your dogs cool in this heat,

Simply take a handful of their dry food and soak it until it is a mashy consistency. Add some meat whether that be some hotdogs, ham etc or just leave as is.

Find a container, an ice cube tray or a small dish and decanter the mashed food into it , add a little water and freeze.

You now have a frozen enrichment treat 🙂

Mantrailing Workshop : Friday 17th July at 6pmWe have a couple of spaces left for our next introductory workshop for Man...
23/06/2026

Mantrailing Workshop : Friday 17th July at 6pm

We have a couple of spaces left for our next introductory workshop for Mantrailing.

What is Mantrailing?

Well, it is essentially a big game of hide and seek for your dog. It is a mentally stimulating, and physical activity that involves one of your peers to hide somewhere (instructed) and leave a scent article behind. Your dog has the task of picking up the scent of the "missing" person and following their trail to their hiding spot.

Some people like to call it similar to search and rescue too.

It is a great game, suitable for a wide range of dogs, whether they have emotional challenges, are completely new to the exercise or are just up for a fun time. Any dog can join, the beauty of it is that the dogs only work one at a time, so any dog is welcome. They are kept on a longline and work in some unique places.

If you'd like a space, please comment "TRAIL" below and I will send you the relevant information. Or simply send a message.

We hope to see you there!

It’s Pipers birthday! Big 7 ❤️This girl literally has my life. She really pushes me to do better everyday. Independent, ...
22/06/2026

It’s Pipers birthday! Big 7 ❤️

This girl literally has my life. She really pushes me to do better everyday.

Independent, sassy, headstrong, always up for doing stupid s**t, loves hard and always ready to sit on my knee.

Most insane, hardworking, head case dog I’ve ever had, and I’d not change her for anything.

Best dog, happy birthday big girl ❤️

Our Foundation Classes are filling up nicely for the remainder of the year :)This means that we only have a few spaces l...
22/06/2026

Our Foundation Classes are filling up nicely for the remainder of the year :)

This means that we only have a few spaces left on our August Block which starts on Saturday 8th at 11am. There is 1 space left if you'd like to take it.

The September course is also filling already, this is taking place on Monday 28th at 6pm. You are more than welcome to secure your place ahead of time!

Pop us a message if you'd like more details.

Another little review, this time about little Nala ❤️I wanted to share something about Nala and say a huge thank you to ...
16/06/2026

Another little review, this time about little Nala ❤️

I wanted to share something about Nala and say a huge thank you to Laura at Pure Dog Adventure Training.

If you met Nala, you’d probably describe her as the sweetest, cutest, happiest little dog. Everyone comments on how lovely she is. But underneath that sweet little face, she’s always been incredibly nervous and easily overwhelmed.

That often showed itself as reactivity: barking, lunging, worrying about dogs, people, noises, or anything she felt was getting too close. Not because she wanted to cause trouble, but because she was trying to protect herself and create space.

One constant has been her training, we show up each week and learn together. She loves it! We are in all of Laura’s classes, scent detection, mantrailing and Sports. She works beautifully in sports class and has learned she can work in her own space without feeling threatened by the dogs around her. She just wants to do well and she loves learning.

Over the last three months, I’ve had more time to really focus on what Nala needs and how I can support her.

After chatting with Laura, I started using lots of the games and skills we’ve learned at Pure Dog Adventure Training out on our everyday walks nose touches, 1-2-3 games, play, recall games, and making walks fun rather than stressful. I’m loving my 1:1 time with her!

We’ve also gone back to a version of the “look at me” game Laura helped me with years ago. Now, whenever I notice something that might make Nala feel uncomfortable, I mark the moment and she immediately checks in with me. Then we celebrate, reward, play and remind her she’s safe.

The difference has honestly been incredible.

Now, instead of reacting, she looks at me. When something worries her, she checks in. She’s learning she doesn’t have to handle everything herself anymore.

We’re still practising and we’re still working on it but her confidence is starting to shine through.

What’s important is we measure her success and this shone out at the Pure Dog Adventure Training scent trial on Sunday.

It was held at the bus museum in Newton Aycliffe. Normally, a brand new venue would be really difficult for her and we’d need to spend time helping her settle.

This time, she walked in confidently. There was another dog there, she had a little grumble, then immediately looked back to me and moved on. There were strangers in the building and she ignored them completely.

And then she had the best trial.

She was runner-up in Level 2 and searched with so much confidence without that internal voice of worry. She even searched a Bus!

I could not be more proud of her.

She turns three this month and I genuinely can’t wait to see what’s next for her. Watching her grow in confidence, trust herself more, and enjoy life is the best feeling.

Thank you, Laura, for helping us build that confidence and giving us the tools to support her in a way that works for her. ❤️

Sally Dale

Our level 3 scent trial winners Suzanne Brodie and Alan said this about yesterdays trial ❤️❤️❤️June Scent Trial 🐶I think...
15/06/2026

Our level 3 scent trial winners Suzanne Brodie and Alan said this about yesterdays trial ❤️❤️❤️

June Scent Trial 🐶

I think yesterday’s scent trial was our favourite ever, and honestly, I don’t know who loved it more.
You’ll know already that we love our scent trials and this one was number 19 of our streak. We really don’t mind where we go, barns, storage units, churches, we don’t care, the more weird stuff and climbing equipment the better!
So imagine our excitement this week when told we were heading to a bus museum!! 🚌
To be honest I considered leaving Alan at home so I could have a decent look around, 👀 but seeing as we’re also on a streak of collecting rosettes, I took him along… Highly unlikely I’d have sniffed out live bedbugs either.. Jammy Wagon Wheels maybe, but not bedbugs 🪳
Now I should probably mention here that one of Alan’s favourite words is ‘bus’ too (long story!), so the more Laura said bus.. the higher his (and mine) excitement levels got…
I’ve genuinely never seen him search like this, he wanted to be on and under everything! Then when he got to the front seat he chose to just sit facing the front and eat cheeses, like the bus was ready to take him somewhere fun 😆.

I say this a lot, but when we’re together at a trial, we’re the happiest team in the entire world. We’re allowed to be our crazy selves and are never judged on that. We laugh, dance, chat tactics and eat whatever snacks Grandma has cooked up for us that day 🧀🥓🥩🥕

Honestly, finding Pure Dog Adventure Training changed our lives. No more trying to wear out a spaniel by marathon running or throwing a ball in a field. Me and Alan love coming to see ‘the ladies’ (his new favourite word)… and we wouldn’t change our Saturdays and trial days for the world.
(P.s I am NOT on commission for these guys.. they’re genuinely just awesome!!)

Oh and Finally.. If Laura ever manages to bag us an airplane hanger or an actual plane… I think I might explode 🤯

Thank you so much Aycliffe Bus for having us!

14/06/2026

June scent detection trial live results

One of the things I love about our sports classes is that what you see on the surface is only part of the story.Yes, we ...
13/06/2026

One of the things I love about our sports classes is that what you see on the surface is only part of the story.

Yes, we have dogs learning all sorts of practical skills. We have a spaniel who can balance on a roller drum and stretch up to find a tiny piece of liquorice hidden behind a pallet. That’s pretty impressive in itself.

But the things that matter most aren’t always the things you can easily spot.

It’s the dog who is a little more comfortable around other dogs than they were a few months ago. The dog who can cope with new people, new environments, or unexpected situations with a bit more confidence. The dog who starts offering behaviours, making choices, and believing that they can figure things out.

Every dog comes with their own personality, strengths, worries, and way of learning. We don’t expect them all to look the same. We set expectations that suit the individual dog in front of us and build from there.

Week by week, we add another layer. Another skill. Another little success. Sometimes the progress feels tiny when you’re in the middle of it.

Then every now and again, you stop and look back.

The dog who wouldn’t step onto a wobble board is now confidently tackling obstacles. The dog who struggled to focus can now work through challenges. The dog who found life overwhelming is taking it all in their stride.

And when you take that minute to see how far you’ve come, it’s pretty amazing.

I used to spend a lot of time trying to fit in.Trying to do what I thought I was supposed to do. Trying to fit into what...
12/06/2026

I used to spend a lot of time trying to fit in.

Trying to do what I thought I was supposed to do. Trying to fit into whatever box was considered the right one at the time.

And, if I’m honest, I thought my dogs were supposed to do the same.

Not be too loud.
Not be too crazy.
Not be too much.

Years ago, I was at a training demo. The trainer’s dogs were in his van while he was working. Someone walked past and the whole van shook as the dogs absolutely lost their minds.

I remember asking him, “Doesn’t it bother you that your dogs are noisy?”

He shrugged and said, “My van, my rules.”

That was it.

Just four words.

But something about it lodged itself in my brain.

My van, my rules.

Not your expectations.
Not what random people think.
Not what somebody else would prefer your dogs to be.

Your life. Your dogs. Your rules.

I’ve had people tell me my dogs are too independent. Too obsessed. Too challenging. Too much.

I couldn’t disagree more.

I think they’re the very best dogs.

They are honest dogs. Passionate dogs. Thrill-seeking dogs who experience life in full HD.

When they love something, they throw themselves into it completely. When they’re excited, everyone knows about it. They don’t do life by halves.

These days, when someone tells me my dogs are too much, I usually smile.

Because they’re probably right.

They are a lot.

They love hard, play hard, train hard and throw themselves into life with their whole hearts.

And after all these years, I wouldn’t swap that for anything.

🌟One Exercise. Twenty Different Ways🌟One of the things that makes our sports classes a little different is that we’re no...
11/06/2026

🌟One Exercise. Twenty Different Ways🌟

One of the things that makes our sports classes a little different is that we’re not in a rush to move on.

We might teach a skill one week and then spend weeks exploring it in different ways.

Not because the dogs aren’t capable of learning something new.

Because confidence matters.

A lot.

It’s easy to look at dog training and focus on what the dog can do.

Can they go around the cone?
Can they run through the tunnel?
Can they hold position?
Can they find the target?

But for me, the bigger question is how they feel about doing it.

Do they understand it?

Do they believe they can get it right?

Are they willing to have a go?

Because that’s where the magic happens.

When a dog first learns a skill, they’re often still figuring it out. They’re thinking hard. They’re uncertain. They’re looking for answers.

But then we start changing the picture.

The cone is in a different place.

The tunnel is approached from a different angle.

The platform moves.

The environment changes.

And suddenly that one exercise becomes twenty different exercises.

Not because we’re trying to make it harder, but because every successful repetition builds confidence.

The dog starts recognising patterns.

They start thinking, “I’ve seen something like this before.”

They stop worrying about getting it wrong and start enjoying the challenge of working it out.

And that’s when learning really takes off.

The skill itself is important, of course.

But the confidence that comes from understanding a skill deeply enough to use it in lots of different situations?

That’s the bit I’m really interested in.

Because confident dogs are willing to try.

And dogs who are willing to try can learn almost anything.

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