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Dog training classes offered in:
🐾 Scentwork
🐾 Puppy Life Skills
🐾 Tricks
🐾 Body Confidence
🐾 Hoopers

I also offer ad-hoc weekend pet-sitting and dog-walking services

09/11/2026

We have a few spaces available in our Hoopers classes this month.

Hoopers is an inclusive dog sport that is gentle on the dogs' bodies and promotes connection between you and your dog.

Often described as "croquet for dogs" it involves directing your dog through a series of hoops and tunnels and round barrels and gates.

Great for dogs who are too young or old for agility, plus for breeds who are not suited for jumping.

Classes are on Thursdays at 7.15pm at The Grange Equestrian Centre, just outside of Okehampton. Let me know if you're interested in reserving a spot or check out the booking link for more info.

08/11/2026

We kicked off week 1 of our Introduction to Scentwork course this morning by working on building a positive association with the scent, looking at whether food or toys motivates the dogs, introducing small line ups and finishing up with a free search.

All the dogs did really well, building in confidence nicely as the class progressed. Roll on week 2!

04/11/2026

Tips for Helping Your Dog Cope with Fireworks Season

Create a safe space for them - this can be a covered crate, under a table, behind the sofa etc. Somewhere that feels enclosed and that they have a positive association with. If they don't yet have a positive association with the space, I would create it before the fireworks start, giving the dog lots of treats for going inside.

Comfort your dog - If your dog is asking for reassurance from you, give it to them. But, don't pressure them if they'd prefer to be left alone.

Play Music or TV - reduce the impact of the noises fireworks make by drowning it out with music or TV.

Check fences, windows and doors - make sure your house and garden is secure so that if a spooked pet bolts, they can't escape your property. Take your dog out in the garden on lead if necessary.

Don't walk your dog after dark - make sure the dog's walks are done during daylight hours so you aren't caught unawares by fireworks going off earlier than expected. Also if you have cats, make sure they are kept inside over night.

Ask your vet for advice - if your pet has really bad anxiety over fireworks, speak to your vet to see if there are any medicinal options that might be able to help.

Adapt as necessary - some dogs might be better off being distracted with chew toys or enrichment activities whereas others might prefer to be left alone in their safe space. Do what's best for your dog and don't force them to do anything.

Please see the below infographic from The Dogs Trust for more tips.

02/11/2026

⭐Update to November's Dates⭐

🐾 Our Introduction to Scentwork course is now full and we're looking forward to meeting everyone at Belstone Village Hall next Sunday.

🐾 I have finally organised the next monthly Scentwork class, it will be held on the 29th November at 10am. Please note the new venue, Belstone Village Hall

Other classes are filling up so contact me or head to my booking page to secure your spot

01/11/2026

🐾 Weekend Walkies 🐾

Today we walked from Meldon to Prewley Moor and back along the Granite Way. Got some nice views of the reservoir and managed to avoid most people and livestock. Flicka managed to find the muddiest, stinkiest puddle to throw herself in!

The dogs practiced their loose lead walking skills, emergency stops, recall and manners around other people, animals and cyclists. They both did really well and are now snoozing on the sofa 🥰

31/10/2026

We had a spooky morning at Sampford Courtenay Village Hall with our Halloween Party and Scentwork Challenge. The dogs donned their detective hats and sniffed out the clues in our Scentwork mystery.

All the dogs did amazing, with many discovering the right answer, so the dogs with the fastest search times took the top spots:

Congratulations 🎉
Ewart and Reeka - winners
Katie and Ember - runners up

I had great fun putting this event on, and I hope you all enjoyed yourselves too 🐾

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃

30/10/2026

Yesterday we had a play with some new equipment in our Hoopers class. We introduced the dogs to the gate and the chute and everyone grew in confidence very quickly.

We then put the new items into some short sequences to help build the dogs' understanding. We also worked on front crosses, building confidence with barrels and encouraging the dogs to drive on ahead of us.

Everyone did really well!

29/10/2026

Our preparations for our Halloween Party and Scent Challenge are in full swing so I just wanted to provide some details:

- There are currently two road closures in Sampford Courtenay. Looking at maps, I think If you're coming from Okehampton direction it would be best to come to the village hall from Sampford Chapple. If you're coming from the North Tawton / Whiddon Down direction it would be best to go round via Honeychurch and down from there.

- I am aiming to do the briefing for the Scent challenge at 10am so if you could arrive a few minutes before to ensure you're ready to go at 10am that would be great.

- According to my timings, we should wrap up at 12pm however if you are able to be flexible in case we run over that would be appreciated.

- There will be nervous dogs present so I have created a separate entrance for them, please avoid this area unless it's your go for the scent challenge. When waiting for your go, please give the dog before you plenty of space to leave the hall.

- Please keep dogs on leads on site.

- Dressing up is encouraged but not compulsory!

26/10/2026

November spaces are starting to fill up - please let me know if you'd like more information on any of the classes:

Training Walks - join me for a group training walk where we take the chance to practice skills in real world environments. Various locations will be available, up to six spaces per class. Please note we will be encouraging the dogs to be calm and neutral in the presence of other dogs and people, if you have a dog that needs a little extra space and would prefer not to say hello to the others, that's fine! Dogs will need to be kept on lead unless directed by me.

Introduction to Scentwork - 4 week course
Teach your dog the basics of Scentwork including building an indication, learning handling skills and practicing some beginner searches. Provides a head start into my monthly Scentwork classes.

Puppy Life Skills - 4 week course
If you're lucky enough to have recently welcomed a new addition into your home, get them off to the best start. Teach them important life skills such as socialisation, focusing on you, impulse control, recall, loose lead walking and more.

22/10/2026

Hoopers - November dates are now up. All held at The Grange, just outside of Okehampton.

Training Walks - I've added another date and location.

Any questions, please let me know 🐾

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4 Queenshaye, Sticklepath
Okehampton
EX202NG

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