Diamond Dogs Academy UK

05/04/2026

Easter Enrichment Activity for You and Your Dog

Easter is a joyful season filled with delicious chocolate eggs, hot cross buns, and other tasty treats for us to enjoy. But it's crucial to remember that our furry friends must steer clear of these indulgences, as they are highly toxic to dogs.

During your Easter celebrations, keep a close watch on your pet, especially since chocolate poisoning is quite common at this time. Although your pup can’t partake in the treats you enjoy, that doesn’t mean they have to miss out on the festivities.

Dog-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt

Easter egg hunts are a beloved and iconic part of the holiday. While dogs can't enjoy chocolate eggs, they can still join in the fun with their own Easter egg hunt! Just be sure to do separate hunts for your dog and yourself to prevent mix-ups.

There are three simple ways to create a dog-friendly Easter egg hunt enrichment game:

1. Hide their favorite treats in small pieces around a room or garden, then let your dog sniff them out.

2. Hide their toy and, upon finding it, enjoy a lively game of tug-of-war.

This is a fantastic Easter enrichment fun activity. It stimulates your dog’s brain and encourages them to use their sense of smell to find the goodies 🐾

30/03/2026

Thank you ABC Dogs NZ for creating and sharing this important and informative post 🐾

With the spring days currently being very windy, your dog may display other behaviours.

ABC Dogs has created visual aids to help us understand why this could be happening 🐾

24/03/2026

This month's breed feature at the Kennel Club is the White Swiss Shepherd 💜. Diamond's handsome brother and relatives are showcased on the March cover of the Kennel Club Gazette 🐾.

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24/03/2026

Nothing beats taking a beautiful spring walk to watch the ducks and to enjoy a pupuchino at the cafe as a special treat 🐾

23/03/2026

🐾 Happy National Puppy Day! 🐾

​Stop what you’re doing and go give a belly rub to the nearest four-legged ball of fluff! Today is all about celebrating the chaotic, clumsy, and completely unconditional love that puppies bring into our lives.

Here’s a fact that makes those nap-time snuggles even sweeter:

​Puppies are literal "Dreamers" 💤
​If you’ve ever noticed your puppy’s paws twitching, their muffled little "boofs," or their whiskers vibrating while they sleep, they aren’t just having a restless nap—they are dreaming!

​The Science: Much like humans, puppies experience REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. Because their brains are developing at a lightning-fast pace and processing a world of brand-new experiences, they actually spend more time in REM sleep than adult dogs do.

​What are they dreaming about? While we can't ask them (yet!), researchers believe they are likely "replaying" their day—chasing that tennis ball, smelling a new flower, or finally catching that mysterious thing called a "tail."

18/03/2026

07/03/2026

It was both an honour and a privilege for Diamond and myself to attending Crufts 2026 and support The White Swiss Shepherd Club UK at the Discover Dogs especially during the club's 10th anniversary!

Diamond, who had just turned 9 months and 1 day old, shone brightly, making me very proud. She received many wonderful compliments ☺️ She was gentle and welcoming to everyone—adults, children, and people with disabilities or using disability equipment. The life skills and busy environment training we've been doing in our training really showed off today 🌟

What is Discover Dogs?
Discover Dogs features over 200 breeds, offering visitors the opportunity to meet and learn about them.

How are the dogs cared for during the event?
Dogs are not present all day; they are scheduled in shifts, morning and afternoon. There’s a pen where dogs can relax, sleep, or retreat if they wish. Owners can also take their dogs outside at any time—dog comfort always comes first. Only dogs with stable temperaments and who are comfortable in busy environments are invited.

The Swiss Shepherd Club UK at Discover Dogs.
The club stand offers answers to questions about the breed. We shared information on WSS traits, history, work uses, health testing, club support, rescue, positive training, lifestyle needs, grooming, and much more.

There was also literature available inside the stand and club leaflets, stickers, and colouring pages for children for people to take away.

We had a wonderful day, and Diamond especially enjoyed the chance to greet and play with some lovely dogs 🐾