K-9 Enrichment

29/07/2026

Right ere we go, one and and all 🙄

Remember a few months ago when I said I wanted to start moving away from relying on Facebook? Well!!! this is why.

For the last few months, whilst some people have been doom-scrolling and arguing over whether dogs should wear pyjamas 🤦🏻‍♂️😂, I’ve been quietly working away behind the scenes on something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.

The K-9 Enrichment Business Hub.

I’m hoping to launch it over the next month or so and I genuinely think it’s going to transform the way K-9 Enrichment works.

No more searching through months of Facebook posts trying to find a workshop, wondering if you’ve missed an event because the Facebook algorithm decided not to show you my post, or messaging me asking, “Paul, when’s the next course?” It’ll all be there in one place.

The Hub is being built as the new home of K-9 Enrichment.

You’ll be able to browse and book workshops, courses, one-to-one sessions and events, manage your bookings, purchase gift vouchers, access online training, watch instructional videos, download training notes and handouts, complete client registration and contact forms, view event galleries, read blogs and articles, keep up to date with the latest news, and take advantage of exclusive offers.

There’ll also be dedicated sections covering:

🐾 Mantrailing
🐾 Scent Detection
🐾 Scent Support
🐾 Scent Walks
🐾 Lost Property Search
🐾 Lost Pet Guidance
🐾 Canine Welfare
🐾 Responsible Dog Ownership
🐾 Behaviour & Enrichment
🐾 Health & Seasonal Advice
🐾 Recommended Equipment
🐾 Frequently Asked Questions
🐾 Client Resources
🐾 Success Stories

Also recommended page dedicated to
Trainers, Dog Boarders, Dog Groomers that are up and down the country. If you would like your business put on this, feel free to get to touch.

There’ll also be exclusive discounts for Veterans and Blue Light Card holders, as a thank you for your service, details of the brand-new K-9 Enrichment Youth Academy, and as the Hub continues to grow, I’ll be adding even more online learning, downloadable resources, welfare campaigns, educational content, and a few surprises along the way.

My vision isn’t just to build another website.

I want to create somewhere dog owners can come to learn, develop their knowledge, book training, find trusted advice, improve their relationship with their dogs, and become part of the K-9 Enrichment community.

Once a month a Q&A with a guest in their field.

It’s taken a lot of coffee ☕, a fair bit of shouting at the laptop 🤬 and more late nights than I care to admit, but it’s finally all starting to come together.

And trust me 😉 this is only the beginning.

I’ve got plenty more ideas already in the pipeline, including members-only content, online courses, business partnerships, community projects, instructor resources, the K-9 Enrichment Youth Academy, and a few things I’m keeping under my hat for now. 😉

Whether you’ve been with K-9 Enrichment from the very beginning, you’re already one of my clients, or you’ve only recently found the page, this Hub is being built for you.

Watch this space… exciting times are ahead for K-9 Enrichment. We’re not just building a website; we’re building a place where everything dog-related comes together under one roof. A place where owners can learn, dogs can thrive, and our community can continue to grow. And we’re only just getting started. 🐾

Finally, a special thank you to Matt at HoundMasters.
Trust A Veteran UK
Reedy's Web Designs
The Dog Squad
Black Tooth Dogs
Impackt Behaviour
Mid sussex signs for my workwear and other bits

Without even realising it, you’ve given me the motivation over and the last few months or so with your support which got me to push this and finally get this project off the ground.

Sometimes all it takes is the right conversation with the right person. 🍻

Also to all my clients and followers who have shown me support. 👏

29/07/2026

Enough is enough.

Over the past few weeks I’ve lost count of the number of dogs I’ve seen being walked in 30–35°C temperatures. Not just a quick toilet break, but proper walks through town, on pavements that are radiating heat, while the dog is visibly struggling.

Heavy panting. Slowing down. Constantly looking for shade. Trying to stop. These aren’t signs of a dog “enjoying its walk”. They’re signs that the dog is trying to cope with heat.

Dogs are not people. They don’t cool themselves by sweating like we do. They rely mainly on panting, and once that cooling system starts to become overwhelmed, things can deteriorate very quickly. Heat exhaustion can progress to heatstroke, and heatstroke is a genuine veterinary emergency that can be fatal.

I’ve even stopped to politely advise owners to get their dogs home, only to receive abuse. Sadly, that says more about the owner than it does about me.

If your dog becomes ill because you’ve chosen to exercise it in extreme heat, that isn’t bad luck. It’s a preventable welfare issue.

Then there’s another worrying trend. Missing dogs.

Every local Facebook group seems to be full of them. Dogs escaping gardens. Dogs bolting through open doors. Dogs running terrified through streets. Lost dogs everywhere.

It’s hardly surprising.

The school holidays completely change a dog’s environment. Different routines. Children at home all day. Friends coming and going. Barbecues. Garden gates being left open. More noise. More visitors. Less rest. More stress.

Dogs don’t understand it’s six weeks off school. They only know that everything familiar has suddenly changed.

This is where owners need to stop thinking like humans and start thinking like dogs.

Calling them “fur babies” and treating them like children doesn’t meet their behavioural needs. Understanding canine behaviour does.

Ask yourself a few simple questions before clipping that lead on.

Does my dog actually need this walk today?

Is the temperature safe?

What is the humidity like?

Could I provide enrichment, scentwork or mental stimulation at home instead?

Are my gates secure?

Has my dog’s routine changed?

Responsible ownership isn’t about doing what you’ve always done. It’s about adapting to the conditions in front of you.

Your dog depends entirely on your judgement.

When they suffer because of poor decisions, they pay the price, not you.

Do better.

28/07/2026

🐶 NEW WORKSHOP:
Scentwork for Dogs with Visual Impairment & Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) 🐶

Has your dog started to lose their sight? Are they becoming confused, anxious or showing signs of canine dementia?

A dog’s eyesight may fade, but their incredible sense of smell remains one of their greatest strengths.

This brand-new workshop is designed to show you how simple scentwork games can help build confidence, encourage independence, provide gentle mental stimulation and give your dog an enjoyable activity they can still thrive in.

We’ll cover easy games you can do at home, how to adapt them to suit your dog’s abilities, and why using their nose can have such a positive effect on their wellbeing.

No previous scentwork experience is needed, and every dog will work at their own pace in a calm, in their own supportive environment.

If you’d like to give your dog a new lease of life through the power of their nose, this workshop could be just what you’re looking for.

🐾 Spaces will be limited to ensure plenty of individual support.

📩 WhatsApp me for more information or to reserve your place.

07561 058269

Paul Green – K-9 Enrichment
An enriched dog through the nose.

28/07/2026

Another one missing

27/07/2026

27/07/2026

Due to weather this week I will be postponing some of not all workshops and classes.

Tuesday - Scent Walks - Postponed
Wednesday - Mantrailing - Postponed
Thursday - Scent Support - Postponed
Friday - K-9 Enrichment Field Activities early start, pick up around 10 am
Saturday - Lost Property Search - brought forward to 8.30 am
Saturday - Mantrailing Workshop TBC

I’m sorry for the inconvenience this may cause, but please check WhatsApp groups for updates.

27/07/2026

Unfortunately tomorrow evenings
Scent Walks
Is postponed