Positive Connections

30/10/2025

So looking forward to the fun Halloween search tomorrow! 👻 💀 🎃 🤣

28/10/2025

Super new venue yesterday at the Motor Museum in Calne working on individual needs of both dogs and handlers, from building search drive with a ball to inaccessible hides and building confidence. Some nostalgic memories too remembering some of our first cars (for those old enough!) 🚗

27/10/2025

The last session of the season working at the Castle Combe Race Circuit Track days. Absolutely love working with my boy and the Halloween Theme this weekend provided even more weird and wonderful things for him to cope with over and above the thousands of people, cars backfiring, and the noise of cars racing. Well done Oak, I am so incredibly proud of you. 💪🥰

22/10/2025

If you have come first in any element at any level - Prelim, Novice or Intermediate, or gained a High Trial from Feb 2025 to end Dec 2025, or had a score of 90 and above, you are eligible for the UK Detection Dog Trials Championship on 12th January 2026. (If you were unable to attend the Summer Prelim Championship you can attend this instead if qualified).
Please check with the your trial manager if you are unsure.

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 DDT Championships, will be held at the stunning Warbrook House in Berkshire, on the 12th January 2026.

Look out for your invite if you’ve qualified in 2025!

21/10/2025

Detection Dog Trials on Monday 24th November. Atwell -Wilson Motor Museum, Calne. SN11 0NF
Morning - INTRO level DDT. This is aimed at dogs with little or no experience except finding a ball/toy/food etc or those that are searching for an odour but have not had experience in a more environmental environment. There is a workshop first and then a 2 search trial afterwards.
Afternoon - PRELIM level DDT. This trial is a 2 area search for dogs on any legal odour.
More information and booking via
https://positiveconnections.bookwhen.com/schedules

11/10/2025

The first ever INTRO level Detection Dog Trials was held today. We ran a workshop followed by a trial. Such a super way to get great feedback on those vital foundations. This level trial is aimed at dogs just starting their Scentwork journey, with scores awarded for the dogs focus and motivation to search, confidence and commitment, handling and teamwork. Today the dogs were searching for whole kong, tennis ball and clove, but they can search for anything they like, be it a toy or even food. It’s about getting those foundations right and building confidence in different environments. It really was incredible seeing these dogs improve during the workshop, and then run in the trial. Massive congratulations to all the teams, it was an absolute pleasure to judge such super foundations.
1st place was Rachel and Foxy
2nd place was Ayla and Phoenix
3rd place was Rose and Cora
Joint 4th place was Jayne and Ivy and Delphine and Ruby
🎉🎉🎉

11/10/2025

What a fantastic day today with so many teams across the 4 different workshops. Thank you so much Jenny Richards from Deliverance Dogs for your amazing Motivational play, reward and relationship workshop this morning and line handling around distractions this afternoon. The working farmyard sure gave the teams some real distractions to work around! I ran a Directional cues workshop where the dogs had a blast and the handlers had to really work!! Today was also the very first INTRO level Detection Dog Trial. A separate post will come on this. A super busy day, so many great teams and lots of fun and learning. Thank you so much Emma at Pawfect ability - dog training for all for the use of your fantastic venue for the day.

07/10/2025

2 spaces available for this Motivational play, reward and relationship workshop with Jenny Richards of Deliverance Dogs. This is suitable for all dogs, as well as puppies to learn the wonderful skill of bringing your relationship with your dog as the core to playing and rewarding.

Motivational Play, Reward and Relationship workshop with Jenny Richards of Deliverance Dogs.
Saturday 11th October, BA2 7RB. 10am to 1pm
This workshop is suitable for all dogs as only one dog will work at a time, and is a foundation for all dog sports, not just scentwork. Jenny works each dog and handler as an individual, adjusting the training to each individuals needs.
If your dog does not 'play' the correct technique will be taught to build it, or food can be used but it is all about the delivery to motivate the dog and build an amazing relationship in the process.
To book click on the below link
https://bookwhen.com/positiveconnections

03/10/2025

Friday 14th November ‘A Day At The Races’ at Bath Racecouse.

9.30am Prelim Detection Dog Trials available to book

11.30 2 hour workshops with Jo and Jenny from Deliverance Dogs available to book - FULL

2pm - 5pm Novice and Intermediate Detection Dog Trial followed by workshop to work on each individual teams needs. This will be available to book as soon as I have WiFi to load it! But you can message to book or enquire -FULL

https://bookwhen.com/positiveconnections