K9 Connections

19/07/2022

I am currently in the process of collecting data for my advanced diploma in dog behaviour dissertation. I would really appreciate if any dog owners could complete my questionnaire for me so that I have a good amount of results to assess. My dissertation looks at ways to improve stress and anxiety for dogs when visiting the vets. Please also share this to others so that I can get as many results as possible :D thankyou!

This questionnaire is being used to help in the investigative study into the question “How can stress and anxiety related behaviours be better managed for canine patients within a veterinary practice?”. It focuses on three main aspects of taking your dog for a vet visit; entering the practice, w...

10/05/2022

For our second to last Tuesday class before I go on maternity leave we had some fun scentwork activities and new tricks to practice :D

19/04/2022

Tonight we moved around the hall a bit more for some tricks and scent work tasks. Everyone should be super proud of their dogs as they were all fantastic ❤

05/04/2022

Tonight I was so impressed with Angus and Leonard! These gorgeous boys are quite reactive and struggle being around other dogs, but they both did amazingly tonight practicing being nearer each other and ignoring each other ❤️

05/04/2022

Some pictures from Sunday's puppy class! Well done everyone ❤️

05/04/2022

We have a request from a lovely large breed young boy who is looking for new friends to play with. His mum is happy to use a private field if there is anyone else with a friendly large breed with lots of energy to burn off. He needs a friend of a similar size due to his energy so if you have a big dog that loves to play and would like to meet up with another then please message and I can put you in contact with the owner :) xx

28/03/2022

Fun Scentwork online course 🐾

Enjoy practicing fun scentwork exercises and games at your own pace. The 4 week course is £15. You will be given the link to join the Facebook group where each week a video link will be posted for that weeks tasks to practice. You will be encouraged to share your experiences pictures and videos for each task and I will be able to give advice and pointers where needed too to help your progression. As well as the main task videos there will also be the odd fun scent type games to have a go at and practice with your dog too.

https://facebook.com/events/s/online-scentwork-fun-course/688008242229730/

26/03/2022

Puppy class tomorrow morning! We have some spaces so let me know if you'd like to join ❤

15/03/2022

Tonight's game session was great fun! We may have been indoors and a bit restricted on what games we could play, but the dogs were all amazing and took on each challenge :D extra well done to our winner tonight Bella!