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09/05/2026

Today, part of Arnhem went home to the mountains. It is one month today that he left us.

We scattered some of his ashes on a Welsh mountainside — a place that meant so much to him and John. Their place. Somewhere they escaped to together, where life slowed down and nothing else mattered except fresh air, open space, and companionship.

He ran free there. Swam in the lake without a care in the world. Sat watching the sun disappear behind the mountains, only to wake and watch it rise again the next morning.

It was where Arnhem looked happiest. Strong, adventurous, peaceful, and completely himself.

The mountains gave him freedom when his body still allowed it, and now they will keep a part of him forever.

As hard as it was to say goodbye again, there was comfort in knowing he is back in one of the places he loved most — carried by the wind, the water, and the hills he once explored with the person he adored most.

His happy place. Always.

New Kit Day for Atlas 💖Huge thanks to .bees.adventures for taking the time to advise and fit Atlas for a   Protector T-s...
06/05/2026

New Kit Day for Atlas 💖

Huge thanks to .bees.adventures for taking the time to advise and fit Atlas for a Protector T-shirt and the Rock Harness Long so that Atlas can continue to safely enjoy his long distance Cani-trail adventures.

Getting the right kit, and the right fit, is key to Atlas enjoying his adventures.

We have some spaces available on our upcoming Canine First Aid courses - and these come with a special discount if you m...
06/05/2026

We have some spaces available on our upcoming Canine First Aid courses - and these come with a special discount if you mention this post and follow Lost Dog Tracking Network Southern Counties.
Usual price - £55. Limited discounted offer - £40.

Learn essential First Aid for your dog so you are ready to help them no matter what situation they get into.

Topics we will cover include:
CPR (including practical)
Injuries and Accidents
Bleeding and Wound Management
Shock
Drowning
Illness
and many more.

You will receive a personal dashboard where you will have access to print your completion certificate, CPD evidence, weekly refresher videos, student manual and 24/7 on demand videos.

Details, including booking link:
May 31
10am - 2pm
RG7 5LT
https://www.protrainings.uk/classrooms/345115/signup

June 20
10am - 2pm
RG7 5LT
https://www.protrainings.uk/classrooms/345116/signup

If you want to book a space, follow the link and sign up. I will then send an invoice, and once payment is received your place is reserved.

05/05/2026

Back to it… 🐾

Atlas and I have quietly slipped back into training.

If I’m honest, his basics, and manners, took a back seat for a while. Looking after Arnhem became everything, and then… learning to live without him took its place. Training just wasn’t where my head was.

But Arnhem loved to train. So does Atlas. And so do I.

So this feels like the right step forward ❤️

In making life easier walking them both, I let Atlas have pretty much whatever he wanted — mainly the ball, for the whole walk. It kept things simple at the time… but I’ve definitely made a rod for my own back.

He’s got a brilliant recall. His focus on me is spot on. But that comes with a downside.

➡️ Constant ball hassling
➡️ Zero off-switch on walks
➡️ And a lack of independence (which he needs for his sports)

That foundation behaviour slipped. And that one’s on me.

So today’s 'nice walk' wasn’t just a walk.
It was training, just disguised well 😉
No fancy video, no fancy editing, just keeping it real!

We’re starting to rebuild:
✨ Independence
✨ Balance
✨ And a healthier reinforcement pattern

Using a random schedule of reinforcement means he never quite knows when the reward is coming… so he stays engaged, without expecting the ball every single time = less nagging, better choices.

He doesn’t know it yet… but we’re back to work 💪

I’ll update you next week on how it’s going 👀

Every walk is a training opportunity- it’s just about seeing it, and using!

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