Train & Nourish

24/06/2026

Gundog Games Club 🤩

Every month we have a club workshop!

2 hours - a mixture of Gundog games, Q&As and of course a good cuppa!

Last weeks team absolutely smashed it!

These sessions are designed for all abilities and all about coming and having fun with like minded people.

Do love our little community ❤️

23/06/2026

Physiotherapists, physio students and MSK professionals…

Have you ever prescribed the perfect exercise plan, only for the dog to have completely different ideas?

You know the scenario…

You carefully explain the exercise. The owner understands it. The setup is spot on.

Then they get home.

The dog won’t hold the position. Keeps sitting down. Walks off. Gets frustrated. The owner gets frustrated. Progress stalls.

The problem often isn’t the exercise itself.

It’s that we’ve forgotten one very important part of the equation: the dog needs to understand what we’re asking them to do.

This is where shaping comes in.

Shaping allows us to break complex movements down into small, achievable steps that the dog can succeed at. Instead of forcing compliance, we create understanding, confidence and engagement.

On 13th July, we’re running a practical workshop designed specifically for professionals who want to improve their training and handling skills.

✔ Learn the principles of shaping
✔ Practice with real dogs
✔ Develop your observation and timing skills
✔ Gain tools you can take straight back into your clinical work

We’ll provide the puzzles. You learn how to solve them.

Because sometimes the difference between an exercise plan succeeding or failing isn’t the exercise at all—it’s how we teach it.

👉 Book your place: https://trainandnourish.co.uk/booknow/

23/06/2026

You know times are tough when a group of Scurry Dog instructors have scheduled a Zoom meeting called “How To Get Rich(ish)”… 😅

Spoiler alert: none of us have actually figured out how to get rich.

What we have figured out is how to spend hours setting up classes, planning workshops, preparing venues, answering enquiries, watching the weather forecast every 20 minutes… and then cancelling everything because dog welfare comes first.

The current weather has hit so many of us in the dog industry hard. Classes cancelled. Workshops postponed. Income disappearing. Stress levels through the roof.

So whilst the Zoom title might be a joke, the reality behind it isn’t. Like so many canine professionals right now, we’re trying to navigate doing the right thing for the dogs whilst also keeping our businesses afloat.

The good news? We’re all in it together.

Sometimes the best thing about this industry isn’t the training, the competitions or the qualifications. It’s having people around you who understand exactly why you’re simultaneously laughing, crying and refreshing the Met Office app.

To every dog professional currently rearranging diaries, issuing refunds, moving bookings and wondering how you’re going to make it all work - we see you.

Now, if anyone does actually discover how to get rich(ish), please send the Zoom link. 🤣

23/06/2026

“Your yoghurt pot mum? Nope - no idea where that went” - Penny

22/06/2026

What if your dog could teach themselves?

Okay, not quite… but shaping is probably the closest thing!

Shaping is a training technique where we allow dogs to work out the desired behaviour themselves through a series of small, achievable steps. Instead of constantly showing our dogs what to do, we create opportunities for them to think, problem-solve and make great choices.

The result?

✨ Dogs that are more engaged
✨ Dogs that love learning
✨ Increased confidence and optimism
✨ Better problem-solving skills
✨ A stronger partnership between dog and handler

One of the things I love most about shaping is how empowering it is for dogs. They learn that their choices matter, which can have huge benefits both in training and everyday life.

Whether you’re a pet owner wanting to improve your training skills or a canine professional looking to expand your knowledge, this workshop will give you practical skills that you can take away and apply immediately.

🐾 Suitable for dog owners and canine professionals
🐾 No previous shaping experience required
🐾 Great for all breeds, ages and abilities

Come and discover why shaping is one of the most powerful tools in modern dog training.

Drop a 🧠 below if you’ve ever tried shaping with your dog!

2nd July 6pm Saxondale

https://trainandnourish.co.uk/booknow/

22/06/2026

Dog owners you need to see this!

Air temperature at 1pm today was 24c

The path temperature… can you guess?

Watch the video to see 😱

21/06/2026

What are you training goals right now?

Is there something you dream of being able to do?
Maybe its off lead walks.
Being able to stop for coffee on a walk without barking
Or perhaps a walk where it doesn't feel like your arm is being pulled off?

Whatever your goals we would love hear about them!

21/06/2026

How many mini calippos a day, is “too many”?

Asking for a friend 🤷🏻‍♀️

21/06/2026

Super excited for this!
Canine pros - this one is for you!

🚨 NEW CPD EVENT ALERT! 🚨
For all canine professionals! 🐾🐶
Want to make your exercise prescriptions a breeze? Learn how to train your client's dogs to work more efficiently with experts Lily Moffatt and Em Hazelwood.
🗓 Monday, July 13, 2026
⏰ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
💰 £60 (£10 deposit to book!)
Expect a fun, interactive afternoon packed with hands-on training using real dogs. You'll master shaping, working with non-food-motivated pups, handling reactive dogs, and maximizing the home environment.
Bring a chair, a notepad, and your favorite treat pouch. We supply the dogs and the treats! 🐶
Secure your spot today for just a £10 deposit 👇
👉 https://trainandnourish.co.uk/booknow/

20/06/2026

ALL CLASSES 21st -25th June CANCELLED

💔 A difficult decision, but the right one.

After carefully reviewing the forecast, we have made the decision to cancel all Train & Nourish classes and workshops running between 21st–25th June.

As someone whose livelihood depends on these sessions running, I won’t pretend this decision is easy. Every cancelled class impacts a small business. It impacts income, plans, and the countless hours that go into organising events.

But there is one thing that will always matter more than any of that:

The welfare of the dogs.

People trust us to make decisions in the best interests of their dogs, and that responsibility is something I take incredibly seriously. Whilst some dogs cope better with heat than others, the predicted temperatures create unnecessary risks, and I simply don’t believe it’s fair to ask dogs to work, travel, or spend time outdoors in those conditions.

To all the other trainers, walkers, daycare providers, groomers, and canine professionals making the same difficult calls this week – I see you. I know the financial impact these decisions have, and I know how much thought goes into them. Thank you for continuing to put dogs first.

Decisions regarding classes and events later in the week will be made over the next few days as we continue to monitor the forecast.

In the meantime, would anyone be interested in some online Q&A sessions, mini webinars, or live chats next week? If we’re stuck inside avoiding the heat, we might as well use the time to learn something new together!

Drop a comment below and let me know what topics you’d like covered 👇

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of Train & Nourish. It means more than you know.

Em