That Dog Man of Wilmington

07/06/2026

Who doesn’t love puppies? 🐶

Went to see a new litter today and, honestly, I wanted to bring every single one of them home! Absolutely gorgeous pups with fantastic temperaments and plenty of character already showing through.

A few are still looking for their forever homes. If you’re interested or would like more information, drop me a message and I’ll happily put you in touch. 🐾❤️

07/06/2026

Feeling grateful this Sunday as I look ahead to the week ahead. I’m excited to welcome new clients and their owners, carry out fresh assessments, and meet some wonderful dogs along the way. Every dog and family has their own unique story, and it’s always a privilege to be part of their journey.

At the same time, my mind keeps wandering to our new puppy and all the joy, challenges, and adventures they are about to bring into our lives. 🐾

Wishing everyone a happy, relaxing Sunday filled with plenty of smiles and special moments.

07/06/2026

Took Guinevere and Eleanor the stupid my English Springer Spaniels, to the pub to break the news about Lilibet, the new puppy we’ve just been to see.

Guinevere was absolutely not impressed. She turned her back on me and stared into the distance like she’d just found out I’d ruined her life. We ended up booking her a seat and ordering her a roast pheasant dinner just to get her speaking to me again.

Meanwhile, Eleanor still couldn’t remember her own name, so she wasn’t really involved in the negotiations. 🤣🐾

swaninndallington

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

Rona’s very first pot lineup and she absolutely nailed it! 🐾
Watching her work through the search was a joy.
The way she confidently places her paw on the correct pot when she finds her target is astonishing for a first timer.
Such a brilliant introduction to scent work—well done, Rona! ❤️

06/06/2026

For you Scentwork lovers …. As you know, I use a smoke machine ( It’s the same one as this )
And here K9 Manhunt & ScentWork Scotland explains it beautifully ⬇️

06/06/2026

Sussex Scentwork

🌟 Well done, Rona! 🌟

This was Rona’s first session working on a pot line-up, and she did a fantastic job. After successfully completing five searches with a target odour present, her final search was a blank — meaning there was no target odour hidden in any of the pots.

Blank searches are such an important part of Scent Work training. They teach our dogs that not every search will contain a find and help build confidence in giving a clear, honest indication when an odour is present — and just as importantly, moving on when it isn’t.

Rona worked thoughtfully through the line-up and handled the blank brilliantly. Learning that “nothing here” is also a correct answer is a valuable skill for any scent detection dog.

Check Out the Pot Line up & and loads of other amazing Scentwork hides and equipment supplied from ➡️ The Sniffer Shop 🙏 which is a great company 👏👏