Super Dogs Dog Training

03/10/2025

🐾 Fun Fact Friday! 🐶💡

Did you know… your dog’s whiskers aren’t just for decoration – they’re a built-in superpower! ✨

👉 Officially called vibrissae, whiskers are much thicker and more deeply rooted than regular fur. They’re packed with nerves, making them super sensitive to touch and even tiny changes in air movement.

🐕 What do they do?

Help with navigation – Dogs can sense objects and spaces, even in the dark, by detecting air currents.

Aid communication – Whiskers can show mood too! Forward-facing whiskers may mean alertness, while relaxed whiskers usually show calmness.

Protect the face – They act like little alarms, warning dogs when something is close to their eyes or face.

⚡ Fun fact: Cutting a dog’s whiskers isn’t painful, but it is disorientating – imagine suddenly losing your built-in GPS! That’s why whiskers should never be trimmed.

✨ So, the next time you see your pup’s whiskers twitch, remember – they’re hard at work!

26/09/2025

🐾 Fun Fact Friday! 🐶💡

Did you know… puppies aren’t born knowing how to wag their tails? It usually takes a few weeks before they figure it out. Once they do, tail wagging becomes one of the most important ways dogs communicate.

👉 But here’s the fun part: not all wags mean the same thing!

A big, loose wag usually means your dog is happy and relaxed.

A slow wag can show they’re unsure and thinking things through.

A high, stiff wag might mean they’re on alert.

A whole-body wiggle? That’s pure excitement and love! 💕

Dogs use their whole body language to “talk” to us – from their tails and ears to their posture and even their eyes. Learning to read these signals helps us understand how they’re feeling and builds a stronger bond.

🐕✨ What’s the funniest or sweetest body language your dog uses to “talk” to you? Share in the comments – we’d love to hear!

19/09/2025

🐾 Fun Fact Friday – All About Puppies! 🐶💡

Puppies are full of surprises, and here are some you might not know:

✨ Born Deaf, Blind & Toothless – For their first two weeks, puppies can’t see or hear. They rely only on smell and touch to find their mum.

✨ Puppy Breath is Real! – That sweet puppy smell comes from enzymes in their mouths and milk-based diets. Sadly, it doesn’t last forever! 🍼🐾

✨ Dreamers from the Start – Puppies dream just like adult dogs. You might see them twitching, paddling their paws, or making tiny noises while they snooze. 😴💭

✨ Teeth Twice Over – Puppies have 28 baby teeth that eventually fall out, making way for 42 adult teeth – more than humans!

✨ Tail Communication – Even before they can bark properly, puppies use tail wags to signal feelings to mum and littermates.

🐕💛 Puppies grow so quickly, but every stage is packed with amazing little facts that make them even more lovable.

What’s your favourite thing about puppies? Share in the comments! 🐾👇

12/09/2025

😴💭 Fun Fact Friday: Dreaming Dogs! 🐾✨

Ever caught your pup twitching, wagging their tail, or even letting out a little bark in their sleep? That’s because dogs dream just like we do! 🐶💤

Dogs experience REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the stage where dreams happen. During this time, their brains are busy replaying daily events — whether it’s chasing a ball, going for a walk, or reliving cuddle time with you. 💕

Interestingly, puppies and senior dogs dream the most. Puppies are processing all the new things they’re learning every day, while older dogs may dream more frequently as their sleep patterns change.

So the next time you see your dog’s paws paddling in the air mid-nap, they might just be running through their dream world! 🌙🐕✨

Do your dogs dream? Share their funniest sleep moments below! 👇

05/09/2025

🐾✨ Fun Fact Friday ✨🐾

Here’s something mind-blowing about your dog’s nose… 🐶👃
Dogs can actually smell in 3D!

Unlike humans, who breathe in through both nostrils at the same time, a dog’s nostrils work independently. This means each nostril can pick up slightly different scent information, allowing dogs to detect not only what a smell is — but also which direction it’s coming from.

It’s a bit like how our ears help us locate where a sound is — except dogs are doing it with scent! 🌀

This superpower is why dogs are incredible at tracking. From following a trail in the woods, to detecting missing people, or even picking up changes in blood sugar or early signs of illness, their noses are doing far more than just sniffing the air.

So the next time you see your dog pausing with their nose twitching, remember: they’re reading the world in layers of scent that we could never imagine. 🌍💨

🐾💡 A dog’s nose isn’t just strong — it’s smart, too!

03/09/2025

🐾👃 Exciting News for Dog Owners in St Albans! 👃🐾

We’re running a Beginners Tracking Workshop in St Albans – the perfect way to introduce your dog to the amazing world of scentwork! 🌲🐕

Tracking taps into your dog’s natural superpower: their nose! In this fun and engaging workshop, you’ll learn how to harness your dog’s incredible scenting ability, build focus, and strengthen your bond while exploring a brand-new skill together. 💨✨

📍 Location: St Albans
📅 Date: 17th september
⏰ Time: 2 hours of nose-to-ground fun!

No previous experience is needed – just bring your pup, some treats, and get ready to be amazed at what they can do.

👉 Spaces are limited, so grab your spot here:
🔗 Book Now

29/08/2025

🐾✨ Fun Fact Friday! ✨🐾

Did you know your dog’s nose is a true superpower? 👃🐶 A dog’s sense of smell is estimated to be 10,000 to 100,000 times stronger than ours!

To put it into perspective — while we might smell a cake baking, your dog can detect every single ingredient inside it, from the sugar to the flour, and even how long ago it was made. 🍰👀

Dogs use this incredible ability every day. When they’re sniffing on walks, they’re not just being “nosey” — they’re reading a whole story. They can smell which dogs have passed by, whether they were happy, nervous, or even what they ate earlier!

That’s why scent work and tracking are so rewarding for dogs. It taps into their natural instincts, gives them mental stimulation, and helps build confidence. 🐕‍🦺✨

So next time your pup stops for a good sniff, let them enjoy it — it’s their way of exploring the world! 🌍🐾

22/08/2025

🐾✨ Fun Fact Friday! ✨🐾

Did you know your dog’s nose is up to 100,000 times more sensitive than yours? 👃🐶
That superpower makes them incredible trackers!

From search and rescue missions 🧑‍🚒, to helping police follow trails 👮‍♂️, to even detecting illnesses in humans 🩺 — dogs use their amazing sense of smell to do things we could never dream of.

And the best part? 🐕 You don’t need to be a working dog to enjoy it! Tracking is a fantastic way to engage your pup’s natural abilities, build confidence, and have loads of fun together.

So next time your dog’s nose is to the ground on a walk, remember — they might be following a scent trail only they can detect! 🌿✨

20/08/2025

🐾👃 Tracking in Action! 👃🐾

Here’s a little teaser of what your dog can achieve in our Tracking Workshops! 🎥✨
Watch as this clever pup uses their incredible nose to follow a scent trail — showing just how natural and fun tracking can be.

Our workshops are designed to tap into your dog’s amazing abilities, build focus, and boost confidence — all while having a great time together. 🐶💪

👉 Ready to give it a go? Join us and discover the world through your dog’s nose!

Send a message to learn more

20/08/2025

🐾✨ Try Something New With Your Dog! ✨🐾

Looking for a fun way to challenge your dog’s mind and strengthen your bond? Join our Beginner’s Tracking Workshop and discover just how amazing your dog’s nose really is!

📅 Wednesday 17th September
🕖 19:00–21:00
📍 Highfield Park, St Albans

In this interactive session, you and your dog will learn the foundations of tracking — following scent trails, building focus, and working together as a team.

🌟 Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
👉 Book your spot today: https://www.superdogsdogtaining.co.uk/classes/p/beginners-tracking-workshop

15/08/2025

🐾✨ Fun Fact Friday: National Relaxation Day Edition ✨🐾
Friday 15th August

Did you know dogs are experts at relaxation? Whether it's a sun-soaked nap, a post-walk snooze, or curling up in their favourite spot — our canine companions know how to take it easy.

In fact, on average, adult dogs sleep between 12–14 hours a day, and puppies can sleep up to 20 hours! 💤

Relaxation isn’t just for dogs — spending quiet time with your pup can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost your mood. A calm cuddle or a gentle walk together can do wonders for both of you.

So this National Relaxation Day, take a page out of your dog’s book:
Slow down, stretch out, and enjoy a peaceful moment together.

🐶🧘‍♂️ Because a relaxed dog = a relaxed you.

08/08/2025

🐾✨ Fun Fact Friday! ✨🐾
This week, we’re diving back in time with some pawesome historical facts about dogs. From ancient tombs to royal palaces, our furry friends have always played an important role in human history!

🏺 Ancient Egypt
Dogs were so loved by the Egyptians that many were mummified and buried with their owners to join them in the afterlife.

🐕 The Roman Army
The Romans used dogs as war animals, often equipping them with armor to guard camps and even fight alongside soldiers.

🇯🇵 Loyal Hachikō
In Japan, a dog named Hachikō became famous for waiting every day at the train station for his owner — even for nine years after his owner had passed away. A statue now honors him at Shibuya Station in Tokyo.

👑 Royal Companions
Queen Elizabeth I had small lap dogs known as toy spaniels that were so adored they inspired the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel we know today.

🇷🇺 Space Dogs
Before humans ventured into space, dogs paved the way. The most famous, Laika, became the first dog to orbit Earth in 1957.