Pud Puds Pet Services

20/06/2025

🔥🌡🥵 Tonight's Classes 🥵🌡🔥

Today is looking to be another hot one! With most of the day being high twenties and bright blue skies.

According to my weather app the temperature won't start to drop until around 9pm this evening but will be around 28 - 29 degrees then and been that hot most of the day.

So like yesterday sadly on safety grounds I'll have to cancel tonight's classes so that the dogs are not at risk of over heating, heat stroke, burnt paws etc

Sorry 😞 but the dogs welfare does have to come first.

Benn 🤙

19/06/2025

A powerful clip and shows just why I wont risk dogs working in hot weather 🥵🔥🌡⬇️

19/06/2025

⚠️🌡🥵 Tonight's Classes 🥵🌡⚠️

I've pinged emails out.

But tonight's classes are cancelled on safety grounds as it'll still be between 27 - 28 degrees 🌡 at the time of classes and just not safe for the dogs to be working safely.

Taking everything into account

Venue doesn't have air conditioning to lower the temperature to a safe working temperature.

The main hall has a lot of glass and the sunshine and heat just beating down on the main hall all day will heat up the main hall, so could very likely be hotter in there than the temperature outside.

Large part of the main hall has a shiny floor which will likely be too warm for the dogs to be walking around on.

Hot weather like today can zap a dogs energy levels even if they aren't doing very much, never mind working hard searching and doing scent work.

Don't want to put any dog at risk of heat stroke, burnt or damaged paws.

I'll see if I can add on an extra week to this run of classes or add on an additional week to the next run of classes to make up for this cancellation.

And tomorrow's classes might also be cancelled as my weather app is showing it could reach 30 degrees tomorrow. I'll keep an eye on the weather for tomorrow but keep it in mind that classes may be cancelled due to the weather.

Benn 🤙

19/06/2025

So today it's far too hot 🔥 🥵 for Murphy Man to venture out and about on adventures 🥵🔥🌡

So we've had the Dyson fan on for him, plenty of fresh cold water bowl changes.

But we've done some scent work at home in the living room, suppose Murphy Man is lucky that he lives with a UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection instructor and I have plenty of scent work gear at home that we can play about with.

It doesn't have to be perfect, just have fun with it

And on days like today when it's really hot, take lots of breaks, ensure your dog has access to fresh water and just do little mini sessions.

What's your favourite thing to do with your dog on hot days or rest days?

Benn 🤙

16/06/2025

A new episode from Barks from the Bookshelf with Jamie & Gemma Pound from UK Sniffer Dogs for anyone who is interested in their podcasts ⬇️⬇️⬇️

***NEW EPISODE ALERT***

Alrighty then Bookshelvers, settle in with your favourite beverage (and maybe a tasty morsel, or two, for your furry co-listener) because this episode is a HOOT! We’re still wiping away tears of laughter reminiscing with our amazing guests, the legendary Jamie and Gemma Pound from UK Sniffer Dogs. We spend a bit of time reminiscing on the hilarious antics and, shall we say, memorable moments from behind-the-scenes shenanigans at Crufts. Let’s just say what happens at Crufts, mostly stays at Crufts... until it’s shared on a podcast!

We also get the fascinating origin story of UK Sniffer Dogs – how sniffing completely turned their dog training world upside down (in the best possible way!) and the incredible positive waves it sends through a dog's behaviour. Spoiler: it’s pretty magical. We chat about why making dog training feel less like homework and more like a party is crucial for both ends of the lead, and the sheer joy of finding your dog-loving tribe.

But it's not all giggles and games (okay, it mostly is!). We dive into the serious business of making dog training a genuinely inclusive and enjoyable space for everyone. Think less "drill sergeant" and more "super-fun camp counsellor." Jamie and Gemma spill the beans on:

Classroom Zen: Smart setup and management so classes are calm, cool, and collected (well, mostly!)

Engagement Secrets: Techniques to get those tails wagging and brains buzzing.

Scent Work Superpowers: Why scent work is like a magic wand for dogs who find the world a bit much (yep, we’re talking about our beloved reactive pups!).

Seriously, this stuff is versatile, super safe, and a fantastic outlet for dogs of all ages, creeds, and sniffing abilities.

The sniffing adventures don't stop there! We explore some of the innovative tools that make scent work even more exciting, how to make sure every dog can join in (no matter their ability), and the eternal quest for the perfect sniffing venue (because not all lampposts are created equal).

And for our fellow dog pros listening, we even peek into the business end of things – making your passion profitable while keeping it accessible. Because sharing the joy of dog training shouldn’t break the bank!

Naturally, this being "Barks from the Bookshelf," we couldn't let them go without squeezing out some top-tier book recommendations to get your human brains just as engaged as your dog's nose.

So, pop in those earbuds, prepare for some laugh-out-loud moments, and get ready to be inspired by the wonderful world of UK Sniffer Dogs!

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/85-jamie-gemma-pound-from-uk-sniffer-dogs-great-laughs/id1490703799?i=1000712199384

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6s1ooXmgrih6L8TBctuMSS?si=4e67e5c3a70348cb

15/06/2025

Nope not that one, definitely in the other one.... 🫡

Benn 🤙

15/06/2025

on the choice game.

One thing I like about filming in slow motion is you can pick up very subtle things that you might miss in real time. Subtle body language changes, the moment the dog captures the scent plume and starts to work it etc...

In slow motion the audio is awful 😖 but the footage can be a game changer as you watch it back and assess every little detail.

Benn 🤙

15/06/2025

Its definitely this one! 🫡

Benn 🤙

15/06/2025

Starting to add in distance from while Koda maintains his indication on the scent tin 😎

Benn 🤙

15/06/2025

starting to work with a scent tin on the floor with the scent of Napier Gun Oil 🔫🛢

Benn 🤙

15/06/2025

certainly doesn't lack confidence in popping her nose in to a search pipe 😎🤣

Benn 🤙