The Dog Nose

02/06/2026

Sleep is probably the most crucial part of the recovery process because without it, none of the other parts can be properly effective ❤️

01/06/2026

Enclosed fields are a priceless resource for dogs like Mrsha. It will be some time before she is able to be in the wider world without a lead, she is still so nervous that there is a good chance she would bolt if something scary happened. These private safe spaces give her the chance to really move her body in a whole range of gaits and postures, something that’s difficult to achieve while on lead. She can look rather clumsy and she does tire quickly because she doesn’t yet have great sensory integration along with the muscle strength and tendon flexibility to support it. Walking over different types of surfaces, through different lengths of grass, some gentle climbing, bouncing, running and of course lots and lots of sniffing will all help her develop what’s needed. All accompanied by lots of quality sleep, regular good quality food and chewing. I will look at adding some conditioning exercises into her days in the future but for now the best thing for her is to just watch the other dogs and start to copy them ❤️
To find an enclosed field near you check out https://dogwalkingfields.co.uk

30/05/2026

Her ladyship spending some time hanging out at the front of the house, this will give her the chance to experience humans, dogs, cats, slow moving cars all in a safe environment where she can go back indoors when she chooses. As well as preparing her for walks in the ‘real world’ (not in enclosed private fields) this also gives me the chance to observe how she feels about new stuff and how she might react close to home where it’s easier to bail incase something is overwhelming. It also gives me the time to progress with harness training so we won’t need to use a collar when we do get out for regular walks 🐩

29/05/2026

This is the first time she has shown interest in sustained chewing and I’m very happy to see it ☺️ chewing is such an emotionally and physically important activity for dogs. Having said that, I hadn’t planned on communal chewing this early 🙈 Before picking her up I collected the chews laying around the house to reduce the risk of conflict, this one must have been missed! She has been doing some chewing on smaller chews like ostrich spaghetti, flat gullet and tripe sticks but until now she hadn’t shown any interest in the harder chews like this beef skin roll. I monitored this so pickle didn’t cause a nuisance of himself 👹 and swapped the chew out when she was finished. ❤️

28/05/2026

Please can anyone who has anything to spare donate. These dogs are now free from the disgusting conditions they were in but will all need medical care which with such a large group puts a huge strain on the charity.

26/05/2026

Mrsha’s hot tips for staying cool 🥵
Arise and gently exercise before 7am
Have a leisurely breakfast while it’s still cool
Frozen bone broth and chicken licky toys periodically through the day
Remind your human to freshen your water bowls several times through the day to keep the water cool and appetising
Sleep, sleep and more sleep 😴

25/05/2026

We have a lovely new visitor who will be staying for a while and who is proving that a poodle will steal your heart and also steal your husband and probably your sandwich 🤣🤣
Check in over the next few weeks to see her experiencing new enrichment opportunities and also begin her Scentwork foundations

27/04/2026

Space on this Sundays Explorer session ☺️

Schedule your appointment online The Dog Nose

26/02/2026

Lovely time with my best girl completing the United Canine Scent Sport instructor course last week. This organisation offers a progressive set of 4 fun scent games to qualify in.
A linear search for Kong
A free search and retrieve for catnip,
A match to sample for human odour
A man trail with an ID element to finish
If there is interest I will run a couple of taster days ❤️

11/02/2026

https://butternutbox.com/Kirsty2478?share_source=copylink 🐶💛
anyone want 60% off their first order of butternut box? 😁