Canine Coach Darlington

11/04/2026

🐾 New Guided Training Walks Available 🐾

Guided training walks to help dogs and owners work through real-life challenges together.

These sessions are designed to help with:

• Identifying triggers
• Building confidence for both dog and owner
• Learning to read your dog’s body language
• Developing strong foundations for future training
• Practising calm and structured walks

Each session is tailored to the dog in front of me, and we work together in the real environments where your dog normally walks.

Sessions include:

✔ 45 minute guided walk
✔ Personalised advice in real time
✔ Homework to practice between sessions
✔ WhatsApp support between sessions

These walks are ideal for dogs who may feel overwhelmed outdoors, need help building focus, or owners who want more guidance and confidence.
If you’d like to know more, feel free to message me.

14/02/2026

Today we welcomed two more dogs into the wonderful world of tracking! 🐾✨

Tracking and scentwork are incredible activities for all dogs, no matter their breed, age, or background. Using their natural sniffing instincts builds confidence, strengthens focus, and provides enriching mental stimulation that leaves them happy and fulfilled.

Both dogs did brilliantly today and had so much fun learning how powerful their noses really are! Watching that “lightbulb moment” never gets old. 💛

Think your dog would love to give it a go? Get in touch- we’d love to welcome you to the tracking family!

10/02/2026

🐾 Quick Question for Dog Owners 🐾

I’m doing a bit of research to help shape future training sessions, and I’d love your input!

If you were to sign up for dog training, what would you be most interested in?

Some examples (but not limited to!):
• General dog training / life skills
• Behavioural training
• Socialisation
• Scentwork- just for fun
• Tracking
• Hoopers
• Help with predatory behaviours
• Confidence building
• Something else entirely?

There’s no right or wrong answer- I’m just really keen to hear what dog owners are actually looking for right now 🐶

Thank you for helping me tailor training to what you and your dogs are most interested in 💜

05/02/2026

Today marks my 5th anniversary of being a Scentventure Guide over at !

I am so proud to be a Scentventure Guide, and work along side the other amazing Scentventure guides, and be part of this amazing community of dog owners!

These past 5 years have been so rewarding, and such a privilege for me, and has led me to gain even more knowledge to help more dogs and their owners on their individual journeys.

Thank you to Katie for asking me to become a Guide and part of your wonderful team 🩷

But, not only is today my anniversary- it is also my official start date on Level 6 Applied Canine Behaviour. I can not wait to learn all this extra knowledge to help more dogs and owners 🙌

Exciting times 🩷🐾

09/11/2025

Hi everyone, I’m Sarah! 👋
Been a while so little recap introduction.

I’m a Scentventure Guide over at Dogwood Adventure Play - Dog Walking Fields & Training Centre. Level 5 Canine Behaviourist, Level 4 Canine Training & Welfare, IMDT Trainer, and holistic dog trainer, with over 10 years’ experience working with dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities. 🐾

I specialise in:

🐾Predatory behaviours

🐾Positive, structured training walks

🐾Training & Behaviour consultations & holistic dog care

My approach is always positive, science-based, and tailored to each dog. I cover Darlington and surrounding areas and love helping dogs and their owners build confident, happy partnerships.

I’m excited to share my journey and help your dog thrive! 💛

28/10/2025

Watch this space 🩷

03/08/2024

Pirate Captain Barkbeard treasure was to be found over in field this morning!

Good job we have the amazing nose of Otto to tackle the job, navigating the field, tracking down the lost treasure!

Great job Otto! Who knows what will need finding or saving in your next tracking session 🤔

09/06/2024

🎉 Congratulations to Team Otto! 🎉

Today, Otto and his dedicated owner, Rachael, have achieved their IMDT Partnership Grade Two! 🏅

Rachael and Otto have worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone, building skills, confidence, and managing distractions along the way.

As well as still practising his super tracking skills - such a nose he has 🐾

And I am so proud of their achievements and the progress they've made in our 1-1 sessions in Dogwood Adventure Play - Dog Walking Fields & Training Centre secure field 🩷

This accomplishment is also helping us tackle other behavioural challenges too. So it's a win win 🙌

Well done, Team Otto! So proud of you guys 🐾

25/05/2024

Awh Izzy, you brought so much joy, happiness and love into our lives ❤️

From day we met, after your "adventure", just knew you were such special little girl. ❤️

With such a big personality too 😅

To Ellie & the boys, sending all my love, I know how special she was to you all ❤️

I am so grateful to have known such an incredible girl. Izzy's memories will always be filled of happiness and love ❤️
Will miss you, little princesses Izzy 🥰

16/05/2024

Have you got your FREE ticket for the The Dog Owner’s Skills & Confidence Event?

Another amazing event by Dogwood Adventure Play - Dog Walking Fields & Training Centre

Which helps BOTH owners and dogs!

Here’s what is being brought to you:

⭐4 quick & simple dog training techniques that get your dog’s attention FAST and prevent excited or reactive meltdowns.

⭐What’s really causing your dog to pull, bark and lunge - and the counterintuitive way to avoid it.

⭐The fastest & easiest way to get your dog to pay attention to you (and ignore other dogs, people, pigeons and pizza crusts).

⭐5 PROVEN mindset techniques that make it easy to feel confident regardless of your level of experience.

⭐A simple trick to instantly calm your body & brain to regain control on dog walks (use this any time you feel fear, self doubt or anxiety).

Starting 26th May - save the date & register your free place 💌

Have you got your FREE ticket for the The Dog Owner’s Skills & Confidence Event?

I’m particularly excited about this one! I’ve been desperate to host an event centred on YOUR confidence for AAAAGES - because confident dog owners get easier, faster results and their dogs enjoy more fun, freedom and adventure.

Here’s what we’re bringing you:

⭐4 quick & simple dog training techniques that get your dog’s attention FAST and prevent excited or reactive meltdowns.

⭐What’s really causing your dog to pull, bark and lunge - and the counterintuitive way to avoid it.

⭐The fastest & easiest way to get your dog to pay attention to you (and ignore other dogs, people, pigeons and pizza crusts).

⭐5 PROVEN mindset techniques that make it easy to feel confident regardless of your level of experience.

⭐A simple trick to instantly calm your body & brain to regain control on dog walks (use this any time you feel fear, self doubt or anxiety).

Starting 26th May - save the date & register your free place 💌

29/04/2024

Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when it comes to animals for me. I know it's part of the job, but it's something we never get used too.

For years, I've had the privilege of being trusted with Benji & Bella, and we have had some amazing adventures together ❤️

While I'm excited for their new adventures and the opportunities that await them, it's hard not to feel a sense of loss too. These pups have been a constant presence in my life, bringing joy, laughter, and countless unforgettable moments. Amazing memories I will never forget.

To Benji & Bella, thank you for brightening my days and being the best companions anyone could ask for. While our walks may have come to an end, the memories we've shared will always hold a special place in my heart. And I have no doubt you guys will have an amazing time back home and make lots of new friends and memories ❤️

It also marks the end of a chapter, too. I have been very privileged to have been able to care for many dogs over the past few years, belonging to boro players. This was such an amazing opportunity, which has provided me some memories I will never forget- Each individual dog has helped me learn and grow more professionally, too.
Thank you to all of them ❤️ Miss them all, but know they are living their best lives ❤️

This chapter may be closing, but other ones will be opening 🐾