Using bog standard toilet roll tubes, I show you how to make scentwork searches for beginner, intermediate and experienced scentwork teams.
Teaching scentwork isn't as easy as it looks. We all make mistakes. But we can learn from them & from those who have been there before. #dog #blog
Senior dogs can enjoy scentwork and lots more. Don't write them off as being too old to enjoy learning new skills and enjoying new adventures.
Roadside lessons, the power of belief and the cure for fruitless scentwork searches. And how they are all linked. Hint: Looking isn't seeing.
The skills to setting out a search need to be learned just as much as handling or training skills. Drilling down, setting goals and planning.
Selecting specific search factors depends on your goals. My guide through a year of options will help you make great choices for your dog.
I was reminded that I enjoy the process of learning. Don't practise, just play captures that thinking in a nutshell. And it changes everything
Don't let your scentwork dog give up on you. Here are 7 things she wished you didn't do. And how to avoid them and become a great partner.
Us doggy folks love a fence. Now there's even more reason! Scentwork fence work can enhance your team's scentwork expertise.
Don't be too quick to bin your Christmas boxes, packaging, bags and wrapping. Read my tips on how to use it for scentwork searches first!
When it comes to scentwork, not all boxes are equal. Discover which ones you should crave and save. And which you should definitely ditch!
If you give it a chance, you might be surprised at your scenting ability. Be more dog by embracing this under valued sense. Sniff more!
My 24 outdoor search ideas will help you make the most of every environment. From trails to streets to gardens, each offers new opportunities
Too much information, taken in too fast, under too much pressure can lead to training inertia. Learn how to love learning.
It can be tricky to think up different scentwork searches. With so many of us stuck indoors, I've started by sharing 24 indoor search themes.
Using bog standard toilet roll tubes, I show you how to make scentwork searches for beginner, intermediate and experienced scentwork teams.
Look at objects through a Scentworker's eyes and suddenly you will see an abundance of articles to add to your scentwork tin.
Using bog standard toilet roll tubes, I show you how to make scentwork searches for beginner, intermediate and experienced scentwork teams.
Allowing recreational sniffing shouldn't be in question. Reading pee mail and much more is an integral part of being a dog! Embrace the sniff
A blog where I muse about scentwork, dog training, canine & human behaviour and how it all fits together. Published author with lots to say
After many years of scent working I still need, and love, to practise the basics. Don't take those basic skills for granted, keep practising.
So much about my job scares me. Despite that, I love what I do. Knowledge and experience have taught me why dealing with fear is worth it.
IWD marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. The majority of dog trainers are women, but still we face inequality and sexism.
Does your dog have a preference for certain scents? Does she dislike any scent? Find out what drives those powerful preferences for dogs & us.
Love them or loathe them, the dark nights are here. Discover how loose goals can help you survive and thrive until the Spring.
I've heard people say that you can't learn dog training online. But consider how & where we learn and it becomes obvious that they are wrong.
Choosing the right reward can be a tricky issue. Get it right and your learner will fly. Choose the wrong reward and she could be turned off!
If you're looking for a lifestyle change, dog training isn't the easy option you think it is. Get training & experience before you get clients
Many say that dogs need routine. But I disagree. Routines can bring more problems than they solve. Find out why I build reliability instead.
I love a cosy jumper and Autumn is the season to get them out again. But to be dressed for success our dogs don't need to wait til October
Using bog standard toilet roll tubes, I show you how to make scentwork searches for beginner, intermediate and experienced scentwork teams.
Reactions to real life events can make or break our training. Don't let a dead mouse in your bed mess up your training - I didn't!
