Where dogs learn through games - dog training that gets results! Dog Scouts believes in force free games based training methods.
Consultations are on a 121 basis from the comfort of your own home.
03/11/2025
Have you recently welcomed a puppy into your life? 🐶
Dog Scouts’ new Puppy Foundations Course is here to help you start strong — giving your pup the skills, confidence and experiences they need to thrive in the real world.
This isn’t your typical “obedience” class.
We’ll focus on exploration, enrichment and connection — helping your puppy grow curious, resilient and ready to take on life’s adventures.
📍 Meanus Community Centre (indoor venue!)
🗓️ Tuesdays, 6–7pm | 11th Nov–16th Dec
💶 €215 per puppy (max 6 spots)
👉 Book your place at dogscouts.ie/group-classes
02/10/2025
🐾 NEW! Dog Agility Foundations Class – Starting October 🐾
Looking for a fun way to give your dog both mental and physical exercise?
Agility is the perfect way to build skills, boost confidence, and enjoy quality time together.
Ready for Dog Agility Classes in Limerick? Join Dog Scouts! Our Agility Foundations Class is suitable for dogs of any age (training is adapted to suit their stage of life), as long as they’re healthy and fit. This class is all about building essential skills through fun games. What You’ll Learn:...
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Dog Scouts was started by Maeve Humphreys, who was inspired to start her own business by her rescue collie Scout.
When Maeve adopted Scout she came with some struggles which challenged Maeve; she stole just about everything and refused to give it back, she pulled on lead, and growled, barked and lunged at other dogs.
Maeve explored many different training methods in order to solve Scout’s various struggles, but she did not see the transformation she was striving for. That was until she learned about Concept Training, an innovative method of training through games. Maeve learned how to transform her dog’s struggles by simulating real life situations through games. This allowed Scout to learn in an environment where she was comfortable and relaxed as opposed to training in the situations in which she struggled.
Training had never been as enjoyable and the difference in Scout was phenomenal. Scout went from having meltdowns around other dogs to regularly training in agility environments surrounded by other high drive sports dogs. As Maeve puts it:
“I was once the owner of an uncontrollable dog barking and lunging at the end of her lead, I was once the owner at which people would tut and shake their heads, I felt judged and embarrassed. Embarrassed in spite of knowing that it was neither my fault nor Scout’s fault for her behaviour. I knew it came from a place of fear and anxiety but didn’t think other people understood this. I was absolutely determined to help my dog AND I did! Walks are now a complete joy for both of us. Now, people stop to watch us train. Instead of hearing comments like “who’s walking who”, I hear comments like “look, there is a trained dog”. To all the dog owners with struggles like mine - I hear you, I know what its like, I don’t judge you and I know your dog is a good dog. I know there is a side to your dog that people on the street or visitors in your house don’t get to see. I also want you to know that you and your dog don’t just have to live with the problem, there is a solution.”
By training FOR the situation rather than IN the situation our dogs are in a better frame of mind; allowing optimum learning to occur. We all know how difficult it is to learn when we are stressed! Through games we can reshape our dog’s brains so they gain new strengths. Dog Scouts focuses on building concepts rather than fixating only on specific behaviours like a sit, a down or a heel. We can teach our dogs all the concepts they need for success - confidence, optimism, grit, the ability to think in fear or excitement, disengagement, calmness and many more!
We are passionate about spreading the games based training revolution - contact us to become a part of it!
