The Dog Nose

30/08/2026

Can anyone offer little Rex a home? Serious offers only!

15/07/2026

Bet these good boys and girls want to be ball girls and ball boys really! Look at these gorgeous sniffer spaniels keeping Wimbledon safe

14/07/2026

Does anyone recognise these dogs?? Let’s try to get them back to their people and get their microchipped one registered and get the other microchipped.

We've got these two dogs with us after they were found straying together in the Teignbridge area.

Unfortunately, neither dog was wearing any identification. One is microchipped, but the chip isn't registered, and the other isn't microchipped, so we're currently unable to trace an owner.

If you recognise either of these dogs or know who they belong to, please get in touch with us as soon as possible on 01803 872260. We'd really appreciate it if you could also share this post to help us reunite them with their owner.

11/07/2026

This is a great offer and has been opened up to non-professionals. Lifetime access for £15. If you love dogs and want to understand them including your own better then sign up.

10/07/2026

Very useful advice from our friends and colleagues at Doghampton. My dogs know MEH and it really is the best skill we can teach them.

MEH… One of the most underrated things you can teach your dog. 🐶
Everyone wants a friendly dog.
But here’s the thing…
Not every person needs saying hello to.
Not every dog needs playing with.
Not every bird, squirrel, bicycle, jogger, or child needs investigating.

Sometimes the best response is simply…
MEH.
That’s exactly what we’re working on with Peanut at the moment.
We celebrate calm choices. Looking, thinking, then moving on. No drama, no excitement, no frustration. Just learning that the world doesn’t always need a response.

Neutrality is often overlooked because it isn’t flashy. It won’t get hundreds of likes on social media. But it’s one of the biggest gifts you can give your dog.
A dog that can say “MEH” to the world is often calmer, happier, and much easier to live with than one who feels they have to interact with everything they see.

So today, instead of asking…
“Can my dog say hello?” Try asking… “Can my dog simply walk past and think… MEH?”
I know which skill I’d choose every time. ❤️

08/07/2026

You all thought I was a bit mad when o asked you to reward your dogs in a similar way but I’m wasn’t……. the professionals do it this way

02/07/2026

For all my scent work dogs - have a read!

31/05/2026

This is a great graphic. So much of what our dogs do is labelled incorrectly.

Actually dogs being dogs means they feel safe and that their welfare needs are met - unfortunately for us this means some of their dogness conflicts with our human requirements.

For example, one of my dogs likes to dig! Digging is a natural behaviour but I don’t want her to dig in my flower beds because I like my flowers.

It’s therefore my responsibility to enable her to dig somewhere that is acceptable to both of us. I won’t tell her off for it even when there is earth all over the place!!

So next time your dog does something doggy - give yourself a pat on the back for giving them a good standard of welfare and think outside the box so they can enjoy their dogness!

Thanks to Kim Brophey and L.E.G.S for the graphic

19/05/2026

This made me laugh today! How many times do I say to clients - trust your dog and stop looking for the ‘hide’!

The Self Searcher
Bent over. Pointing. Searching harder than the dog. Human eyes working overtime.

Dog wonders why the handler is doing the job they already brought a nose for.
Does this sound like you, or tag the person who searches harder than their dog.

21/04/2026

Highly recommend Atticus Academy of Animals. And it’s not just for dogs - cats, rabbits, guinea pigs - all featured.
Learn from the best at a very low cost.

We are so often taught about dogs through a very human‑centred lens.
How can we get them to stop chewing?
How can we get them to sit quietly in the pub?
How can we stop them jumping up?

But what if the real answers don’t start with “how do we stop…” at all?
What if they start with understanding what dogs genuinely 'need', and even what they 'want'?

For years, guardians have been handed myths like “a tired dog is a happy dog” or “they just need to know who’s boss.” These ideas don’t just miss the mark; they let so many dogs down. Because behaviour isn’t about obedience. It’s about needs, emotions, safety, and the choices a dog has available to them.

So… what if there was a course that actually taught you those things?
A course that helped you understand dogs from 'their' perspective, including what they choose when they’re given true freedom.
A course that didn’t cost the earth, didn’t overwhelm you, and didn’t require hours of spare time you don’t have.

Something simple.
Something accessible.
Something that gives you written lessons, audio versions, and bonus videos for deeper dives, so you can learn in the way that works best for you.

Well… now there is.
And it’s only £16.99.

Because we want you to be the best dog person you can be — and we don’t believe good information should only be available to people with big budgets.

Take a look. Explore. See what resonates.
And if you do join us, let us know what you think.

Your dog will thank you.

https://www.atticusacademy.co.uk/