Preston Trick Dogs

29/12/2025

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28/12/2025

Day 4 of the 12 Days of Tricksmas, have you joined in yet?

Started today over on the online hub!!

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28/12/2025

Little Henry has been selected for the HTM Activities Demo at Crufts 2026 😍
Team Leader Caroline and the members of the Liaison Council involved in the selection process had a tough time choosing from all the applications - very exciting to see so many different names getting involved to promote our sport and represent at the biggest dog show on earth 😍🥰

28/12/2025

New Years Eve is closing in!!

For those of us with dogs that don't cope well with the fireworks this can be a pretty stressful time!! 😢

There is no use complaining on Facebook about it, it's not going to stop, so it's our job to keep our dogs as happy as we can!!

Start preparing now!!

🔹Order your valerian compound NOW (Amazon prime) so you have it ready - my dogs have been having a small dose each day already!!
🔹Taiko Drums - I play them regularly for short bursts and also while I am out as this helps the dogs to stay settled and not be disturbed by random noises!
🔹Prepare your Kongs or frozen treats now so they are ready for the big day!!

On the big day:
🔹 Take a good walk early - so you don't get caught out
🔹 Have some enrichment games or toys prepared for late afternoon to ensure they are tired
🔹 Give your valerian with the evening meal
🔹 Make sure they have a cozy den to settle in
🔹 Have the Taiko Drums on from early evening at the latest!! (You can always volume up as it gets later)
🔹 Mid evening give your frozen kong or chew

There are a couple of other things that may help:

Ear coverings - there are lots on the market
(an old sock with the toes cut off may also do the trick and a cotton ball in each ear - but don't ram it in and make sure the sock isn't too tight!!)

The bathroom - for some dogs making a bed in the bath can help

Cuddle your dog - IF they want it!! One of mine absolutely does NOT want to be cuddled - so he is in his crate where he feels the happiest!!
But you cannot reinforce an emotion - fear is an emotion, cuddling your dog does not make them worse!!

Turn the heating UP - hot dogs will mostly just chill out and sleep - this is one of our tricks with the dogs if we want some peace!!

I totally feel your pain, I have several of my dogs who don't cope well - but it's only a few hours and you WILL survive 🤞🏼

Be prepared and know how to cope!!

27/12/2025

Taking your dog out with you isn’t about luck… it’s about training 🐾🍻

Christmas Eve, the pub, a group of friends… and five dogs between us.

A busy day.
An evening in the pub.
Drinks flowing.
Food, people, noise, movement.
And do you know what most people said?

“I didn’t even realise there were that many dogs here!”
“They’re SO well behaved!”

People were even more impressed with their tricks repertoires and absolutely loved interacting with them too!

That didn’t happen by accident.

Being able to take your dog places with you — pubs, cafés, events, days out — isn’t about having a “naturally good” dog. It’s about skills, clarity, and preparation.

What does a dog actually need to cope in public spaces?
✔️ Settling skills – the ability to switch off and relax, even when things are happening
✔️ Impulse control – not greeting every person, dog or dropped chip
✔️ Environmental confidence – unfamiliar floors, noises, smells and movement
✔️ Handler focus – understanding that you are the anchor, not the environment
✔️ Clear expectations – knowing what to do, not just what not to do

This is the bit people miss ⬇️

A dog that behaves well in public isn’t being “suppressed” or constantly managed…
They’re comfortable, understanding, and secure in what’s expected of them.
The upside of this kind of training

Pros
You can include your dog in more of your life
Less stress for you and your dog
Dogs that are calm, confident and unobtrusive
No embarrassment, no apologising, no constant monitoring

Cons
It takes time and consistency
It starts before you ever step into the pub
You may need to change a few habits along the way

But honestly? It’s worth it.
This is exactly the kind of training I love helping people with — not just “obedience”, but real-life skills that let your dog fit seamlessly into your world.

If you’d love to be the person whose dog gets admired rather than managed,
and whose dog can come along quietly and confidently…

You know where I am 💬
Always happy to chat, advise, or point you in the right direction.
🐶✨

26/12/2025

Christmas Day 2025 Group photo 🥰

It feels kinda weird to have taken little Teddy off the last group photo 💔, so with the weather being so nice yesterday I took a fresh photo 📸

Well 3 photos to build the new group photo 🤦🏼‍♀️
The collies have ASBO's 🤣 so they don't mix with the other dogs, which means a proper group photo of all 9 dogs is not possible 😢 so for those that don't know, this is how I do it 😍

🔹 Take a photo of the area I take the pictures of the dogs with no dogs in it!!
🔹 Take the 2 group photos (that sounds easier than it sometimes is 🤣🤣)
🔹 I then remove the back grounds from the 2 group photos & place them on the photo with no dogs
🔹 Just to make it more realistic I asked ChatGPT to add some shadows - which the background remover had taken out

Simple really!! 😍

25/12/2025

Started today over on the online hub!!

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25/12/2025

Wishing all our PTD family a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Hope Santa brought you everything you wish for 🥰

24/12/2025

🎄💨 Dogs, Christmas & smelly farts – let’s bust a myth
Christmas seems to bring out the absolute worst dog farts… and sprouts often get the blame.
But while festive food can contribute, there’s a bigger misunderstanding worth clearing up.

❌ MYTH: “Dogs having really smelly farts all the time is normal”
Not quite.
Occasional wind? Completely normal.
Constant, foul-smelling gas?
That’s usually a sign something isn’t right in the gut

🥦 What role do sprouts play?
Brussels sprouts aren’t toxic to dogs, but they are:
▪️High in fibre
▪️Rich in sulphur compounds

These ferment in the digestive system and can cause excess gas and strong smells, especially if your dog isn’t used to them.
But sprouts alone don’t usually cause ongoing issues.

🐾 Common reasons dogs have persistently smelly farts
▪️Diets that are hard to digest or highly processed
▪️Sudden food changes (very common at Christmas)
▪️Rich or fatty leftovers
▪️Eating too quickly and swallowing air
▪️Food intolerances or sensitivities
▪️Imbalances in gut bacteria
▪️Parasites or underlying digestive conditions

🚨 When to pay attention
It’s worth investigating if smelly wind is:
▪️Happening daily
▪️Particularly strong or offensive
▪️Accompanied by loose stools, vomiting or discomfort
▪️New or worsening over time

That’s not just “a gassy dog” — it’s information.

🎅 Christmas makes it worse because…
Routines change
Treats increase
Leftovers creep in
Digestion is sensitive to stress and disruption

💡 Helpful takeaways
▪️Avoid rich festive leftovers (yes… even sprouts)
▪️Introduce any new foods gradually
▪️Use slow feeders for greedy eaters
▪️Stick to familiar, digestible diets
▪️Speak to your vet if it’s persistent

😏 And finally…
If your dog’s farts could strip wallpaper, it’s probably not festive cheer — it’s their gut asking for help 💨🐶

23/12/2025

Pudding has been to visit Posh & Pets Dog Grooming by Debbie he is all ready for Christmas now and smelling gorgeous 😍

If your dog is in need of grooming then Debbie is fabulous!! 👍🏼