All Wagged Out - Dog training & mantrailing

25/04/2025

🐾 Terriers: The Digging & Hunting Machines

Jack Russells, Border Terriers, Westies—terriers were bred to dig, hunt, and go underground for vermin. That means they’re bold, tenacious, and LOVE destruction!

💡 Enrichment Ideas:
✅ Digging Areas – Give them a sandbox or designated digging zone.
✅ Flirt Pole Games – Great for controlled chase and grab games.
✅ Tug of War – A safe way to channel their natural grip-and-shake behaviour.
✅ Chew & Destroy – Provide tough chew toys or cardboard boxes for ‘legal destruction.’

If your terrier is shredding your cushions or digging up the garden, they’re just being a terrier! Giving them approved digging and chewing outlets can prevent unwanted destruction.

Does your terrier have a favourite ‘prey’ (toys, socks, your hand)? Tell me below! 👇

(Next up: Guardian Breeds!)

24/04/2025

Shoulda. Woulda. Coulda.

This week’s always a hard one.

It’s Quinn’s birthday—but it’s also the anniversary of losing Tulla. And the fact they fall in the same week is strangely poetic. Beautiful. Brutal. Full of feelings.

Then this old song came on the radio—Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda—and one line just hit me sideways:
“I know I’m right where I belong, but sometimes when I’m not that strong… I wish I had.”

Because I do know I did everything I could when Tulla was sick. I know the vets tried their best, even in the middle of a pandemic with complicated symptoms. I know I kept going back, again and again, even when people told me I was being silly or too sensitive.

But five years on, that voice still creeps in:
You should’ve done more. You could’ve done something. You would’ve if you’d known.

But I didn’t know. And I did my best—with what I had, at the time.

Maybe you need to hear that too.

Maybe you’re in the thick of it now—struggling with your dog’s behaviour, feeling like you’ve messed something up, blaming yourself for what you didn’t do.

But here’s the thing:
It’s not too late.
You are not too late.

You don’t have to live in “shoulda, woulda, coulda.” You just need to move forward from where you are now, with what you’ve got.

Losing Tulla changed everything. And maybe I wouldn’t have Quinn if I hadn’t lost her. That doesn’t make it easier—but it does make it meaningful. And I carry that lesson into every single day with my dogs now.

If you’re feeling stuck, or heavy with regret, or just unsure where to go next—I offer one-to-one sessions that are kind, practical, and full of hope.

You’re not broken. You’re just learning.
And it all starts with love. That’s where everything good begins.

22/04/2025

Huge congratulations to Dutton, Dylan, Archie, and Ruby for earning their All Wagged Out – Best in Class!

You’ve all worked so hard, and it’s been a joy to watch each of you grow in confidence, connection, and skills.

⭐️Well done, superstars!⭐️

20/04/2025

🎂Quinn is 5 today.🎉

And while I’d love to share photos of her unwrapping presents or wearing a birthday hat… she’s just not in the mood. And that’s okay.

She’s not being difficult. She’s not doing anything “wrong.”
She’s just a sensitive wee soul, and today is feeling like a bit much. So we’ve paused the birthday fuss—and we’ll celebrate when she’s ready.

Because today—like every day—is about her.
About meeting her needs.
About making her feel safe.
About loving her in the way she needs to be loved, not the way I think she should want.

Five years ago, she turned my world upside down. She’s thoughtful, quirky, a little oddball with a huge heart—and I’m endlessly grateful for her.

She’s taught me more about love, trust, and real partnership than any textbook ever could.
And today, that means skipping the picture-perfect moment and choosing what really matters: her comfort, her choice, her pace.

Because love is a two-way street.
And birthdays don’t have to look a certain way to be full of love.

We’ll try again tomorrow!

18/04/2025

👀 Sight Hounds: Speed, Chase & Elegance

Greyhounds, Whippets, Salukis—these dogs were bred to chase fast-moving prey. They’re built for speed and have a strong instinct to run after anything that moves!

💡 Enrichment Ideas:
✅ Lure Coursing – Use a flirt pole or a moving object for them to chase.
✅ Zoomie-Friendly Spaces – Secure fields or beaches where they can sprint safely.
✅ Soft & Cozy Rest Areas – These dogs LOVE their comfort, so thick beds and blankets are a must!
✅ Chase Games – Throw toys, frisbees, or let them chase bubbles!

Ever noticed your sight hound staring into the distance before suddenly bolting? That’s their prey drive in action! Letting them run in controlled environments helps them stay happy (and stops them chasing squirrels!).

Does your sight hound love sprinting or are they more of a couch potato? Let me know! 👇

(Next up: Terriers!)

17/04/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗢𝗻𝗲𝘀

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! 𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻.
• 𝗔 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
• 𝗔 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀
• 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲
• 𝗔 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲
• 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻!

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗴, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

14/04/2025

What’s On This Spring at All Wagged Out!

All classes run in our private woodland near Balloch—calm, quiet, and perfect for learning in a real-life setting.

🐾 Scentwork Beginners – 22nd April
✅ 1 space left
🧠 Great for building focus, confidence, and using their nose!

🐾 Mantrailing Intro – 11th May
✅ 1 space left
👃 Perfect for dogs who need space—only one dog works at a time.

🐾 Teens & Puppy Classes – Start 14th May
✨ A few spaces left
🌿 Reward-based group classes (not suitable for reactive dogs)

🐾 Trail Hunt Intro – 1:1 in the woodland
🌟 Scent-based fun for nervous or reactive dogs
🎒 Includes your starter kit so you can practise at home!

🕐 Last 1:1 training slots for April:
📅 Tues 16th – 7pm
📅 Mon 22nd – 1pm
After that, it’s May!

Book online:
https://allwaggedoutbooking.as.me/

13/04/2025

Every day, in a hundred tiny moments, your dog is learning whether you’re their safe space. Or not.

Not just when you’re training.
Not just when they’ve done something “wrong.”
Not just on the big walks or the special days.

It’s in your tone when you call them back.
It’s in your hands when you reach to clip on the lead.
It’s in how you respond when they’re confused, scared, or overwhelmed.

We all know that one person who makes everything feel calmer—just by being there.
My friend is like that. She’s the kind of sunshine that makes you feel like everything will be okay, just because she walked into the room.
She’s steady, supportive, joyful, and consistent.
And when she’s around, I feel safe enough to breathe a little deeper.

That’s what I want to be for my dogs.

Not perfect.
Not a robot.
Just steady. Just kind. Just safe.

Today I’m thinking about how I can make my relationship with my dogs even better.
And if I’m thinking about it, maybe it’s something worth thinking about for you too.♥️♥️

13/04/2025

🧠Still trying to process all the information from yesterday!

Yesterday was an incredible learning day at the University of Lancashire with the amazing Professor Daniel Mills, diving deep into a topic close to my heart: Understanding Anxiety.

One key phrase kept coming up throughout the day, and it really stuck with me:

👉 "Stop all punishment. Establish the owner as a secure base – a sensitive carer."

This isn’t about ethics, it’s about the science of behaviour. Dogs who have a reliable, secure relationship with their owner are far less likely to develop behavioural problems.

If this sounds familiar, it should. It’s the same principle we see in human psychology. Parenting style influences a child’s attachment style, which can shape their confidence, independence, and even future relationships.

If I had to sum up my biggest takeaway from the day (though honestly, there were loads!), it would be this:

🐾 Be your dog’s safe haven. Be the consistent, secure base they need to grow into confident, resilient individuals.

If you’re curious to learn more about how attachment styles might link to behavioural issues in dogs, the University of Lincoln has just published a fascinating new paper. You can read it here:
📖 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159125001261

12/04/2025

𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙜𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙮 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚!

This weekend, All Wagged Out and our pals at Cheeky Wee Rascals are off to learn from the legendary Daniel Mills — one of the world’s leading vet behaviourists.

He’s the author of a study that changed how we see dog behaviour.
And if you’ve never heard of it… 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙗𝙞𝙩:

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𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩?
Pain and behaviour are way more linked than most people think. In fact…

𝙐𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝟴𝟮% of behaviour cases referred to vets had pain playing a part.

That’s wild.
Especially when…

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𝙋𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣. 𝙄𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚:
• Not wanting to go for a walk
• Avoiding cues they used to know
• Snapping ‘out of nowhere’
• Being “clingy” or “grumpy”
• Freezing on certain floors
• House-soiling
• Licking weird things
• Acting “off” in ways you can’t explain

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𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙜’𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙧 — 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙬𝙝𝙮.
And if your vet can’t find anything, that doesn’t mean nothing’s wrong.

Vets have a tough job. They rely on what we notice. Dogs are bred not to show pain, and a ten-minute consult isn’t always enough. If you’re unsure, print this study and take it in. Or ask for a second opinion.

Because ethically, we should be ruling out pain before jumping into behaviour plans.

Nikki and I have both worked with dogs who were cleared by a vet… only to later find serious pain issues after physio or further checks. That’s not the vet’s fault — that’s just how easily pain hides.

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𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚:
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/2/318

Because there are no quick fixes in dog behaviour…
𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣.
That’s the one thing we can fix — if we catch it.

11/04/2025

👃 Scent Hounds: The Nose Knows!

Beagles, Bassets, Bloodhounds—these dogs were bred to follow scents over long distances. Their noses are 40 times better than ours, which means sniffing is everything to them.

💡 Enrichment Ideas:
✅ Sniffari Walks – Let them sniff EVERYTHING. It’s their version of reading the news!
✅ Hide & Seek – Hide treats or toys and let them search.
✅ Baying Games – Some scent hounds love using their voice—try cueing a ‘speak’ game!
✅ Trail Tracking – Lay scent trails using treats or aniseed to follow.

Trying to rush a scent hound on a walk? Good luck! Their world is ruled by their nose. Instead of pulling them away, why not make scent work part of their routine?

Does your scent hound love to track? Or are they a professional ‘food detective’? Tell me below! 👇

(Next up: Sight Hounds!)

10/04/2025

Have you ever said 𝗦𝗜𝗧 nine times in three seconds? This one’s for you.

Let’s talk about saying your cue 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲. Not five times. Not ten. Not like your favourite song on repeat. Just 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Because here’s the thing — your dog probably isn’t ignoring you. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴.

And if they’re trying to figure something out — especially something new — then 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽. In fact, it makes it harder. You’re adding more noise, more pressure, more distraction.

Imagine I gave you a really tricky sudoku puzzle and stood beside you shouting:
“𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁. 𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁. 𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁. 𝗗𝗼 𝗶𝘁. 𝗗𝗢 𝗜𝗧.”
Would I be helping? Or would you want to launch the pencil at my head?

Now imagine your dog is trying to process “𝘀𝗶𝘁”… and you’re standing there going:
“𝗦𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁.”
They’re probably thinking, “I have no idea what that means yet.”
You may as well be shouting about 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀. Because to them, it all sounds the same.

So say it 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲. Then 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲.

And ask yourself:
– Do they actually know what I’m asking?
– Is the ground wet or uncomfortable?
– Could it hurt to sit?
– Is there something more exciting, scary, or distracting nearby?
– Are they confused, distracted, or 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁?

Your dog isn’t being naughty. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.
You’re not disobedient when you need time to think — and neither are they.

So next time you feel the urge to repeat yourself… 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵. Give them space. Let them work it out.

Because unless you want their cue to be
“𝗦𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁,”
one well-timed 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 is more effective than ten rushed repeats.

09/04/2025

𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 – 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙛𝙩!
𝙎unday 𝟭𝟭𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙖𝙮 – 𝘽𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙝

🌲 Teach your dog to find missing people!
Mantrailing is a fun, scent-based activity where your dog learns to follow a person’s unique scent trail and track them down. It builds confidence, focus, and connection — and it’s SO much fun for both of you.

Here’s what you need to know:

✅ No experience needed
🐶 Dogs are worked one at a time – perfect for reactive dogs
🔗 It’s done on a long line – ideal for dogs without recall
🌳 Held in a quiet, private woodland – calm and safe for nervous dogs
🍼 Suitable for puppies from 5 months
💷 £65 for the full intro session

𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚: https://allwaggedoutbooking.as.me/MTintro

09/04/2025

Spring Sessions Now Open!
Looking for something fun, focused, and totally tailored to your dog?

Mantrailing and Trail Hunt progression sessions are now open across April and May—if you’ve done your intro, you’re good to go! (And yes, they’re perfect for nervous or reactive dogs too.)

You’ll also find availability for one-to-one training—whether you’re working on recall, biting, barking, or just want to build your pup’s confidence. These sessions are ideal for puppies or general training goals, and everything is kind, reward-based, and fun for both ends of the lead.

I’m based near Dumbarton and cover Balloch, Helensburgh, Clydebank, and the wider West Dunbartonshire area. I’m a qualified dog trainer and every session is designed to help you feel more in tune with your dog.

Booking link:
https://allwaggedoutbooking.as.me/

08/04/2025

“Oh, she’s only doing it for the food.”
“Not getting any dinner tonight!”
“Isn’t that just bribery?”

Let’s reframe that.

Food is a primary reinforcer. It’s not manipulation—it’s motivation. It’s communication. When our dogs are learning, food is one of the clearest ways we can say: yes, you nailed that. It’s how we let them know they’re on the right track.

Yes, some dogs—like my Quinn—can still enjoy working without food in the right environment. But if I stopped using food entirely, I’d see a real dip in motivation. Why? Because we’ve built that association: when the food appears, it means you did an awesome job.

It’s no different to people. Everyone deserves to be paid for their hard work. I wouldn’t turn up to a shift at ASDA for free. But I would probably still run mantrailing sessions for nothing if I won the lottery—because I love it.

But even in the jobs we love, we still like to feel appreciated.

Imagine if a friend invited you over for dinner every week, and one day you turned up and they’d just… stopped serving dinner. You’d still enjoy the company—but it would feel confusing. A bit like false advertising.

Dogs are the same. If we’ve taught them that food means “great job,” then suddenly removing it doesn’t prove anything. It just risks frustration and confusion.

Food is a tool. It doesn’t need to be fancy. Tiny pieces of something tasty go a long way—and a wee grubber of a dog? That’s a gift! It’s often easier to work with a food-loving dog than one who’ll only chase a tennis ball.

So no, it’s not just about the food.
But let’s not pretend it doesn’t matter.

07/04/2025

⭐️🐾Trail Hunt International – Follow the Scent with All Wagged Out!🐾⭐️

Does your dog love to sniff? Fancy a fun new activity that doesn’t require recall, obedience, or helpers?

Trail Hunt is for you.
Your dog will learn to follow an aniseed trail and find a hidden pod—boosting confidence, working the brain, and burning energy in the best way.

Perfect for:
• High-energy dogs
• Nervous or reactive dogs
• Owners looking for something new and fun

We run intros as private 1:1 sessions in our 10.5-acre private woodland—ideal for dogs who need space to decompress.

Intro sessions are £65 and include your starter kit (pod + odour).
Progression sessions are £20.
We also offer assessments too… if that’s your thing 😉😉

Upcoming availability:
• Tues 22nd April (multiple times)
• Tues 30th April – 7pm
• Tues 6th May – 11am
• Tues 7th May – 6pm
• Wed 8th May – 7pm

Booking link:

https://allwaggedoutbooking.as.me/THI121

If you click on the link, a calendar will appear with availability.

04/04/2025

🐕 Herding Dogs: The Fast Thinkers & Movers

Collies, Corgis, German Shepherds—these dogs were bred to control and move livestock. That means they’re intelligent, quick, and thrive on structured tasks.

💡 Enrichment Ideas:
✅ Herding-Type Games – Treibball (pushing a ball like sheep), chasing bubbles, or playing ‘follow the leader.’
✅ Problem-Solving Activities – Puzzle feeders, hide-and-seek games, or advanced trick training.
✅ Directional Work – Teach them to respond to left/right cues or to move objects on cue.
✅ Structured Agility – Obstacle courses, tunnels, or even urban parkour!

Ever noticed your herding dog chasing cars, bikes, or other dogs? That’s their instincts kicking in! Giving them a proper outlet for movement and thinking helps them feel fulfilled and less frustrated.

Does your herding dog like to ‘herd’ you or other pets? Let me know! 👇

(Next up: Scent Hounds!)

03/04/2025

🗓️ May Dates Are Live – Don’t Miss Out!

Our May Mantrailing and Trail Hunt sessions are now up—and they’re going fast! If you’ve been thinking about giving it a go, now’s your chance.

There’s one space left on the May Mantrailing Intro—and after that, the next one isn’t until July.

We’ve also got one spot left on our Beginner’s Scentwork block starting 22nd April—ideal for dogs who love using their nose and brains.

Booking here: https://allwaggedoutbooking.as.me/


Trail Hunt International