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The Creative Canine

Leading Scentwork & Scent Sports trainer, Annan
Transforming dogs lives through Scentwork. Training classes & 1:1
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26/11/2025

Eddie had his physio and hydro session yesterday, and I’m so proud of how far he’s come.

We focusing on slow, steady movements to build strength and flexibility, and his back is holding far less tension now. The swimming is his favourite part; he’s learning to turn on his own and really powering through the water with his back legs to get to the ball.

The environment is still a lot for him at times. We noticed the later appointment didn’t suit him yesterday, and he became over aroused during physio. We paused for a few resets and kept the session shorter to help him settle.

Once he got into the pool though, it was a different story, he adores the swimming! 🏊‍♂️

I’m sharing this because our dogs have good days and harder days, just like we do. Progress isn’t always a straight line, and sometimes small adjustments, like choosing the right time of day or adding a few calm breaks can make all the difference.

If your dog is working through something similar, whether it’s physio, behaviour work or confidence building, it’s absolutely ok for them to need those pauses. It doesn’t mean they’re going backwards. It means they’re trying, learning and finding their way, and that’s worth celebrating 🥳

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24/11/2025

Tonight I wanted to share a little moment from Mina’s week.

She bounced out the door to get stuck into her Scentwork, and this time we took it outside. She worked so well in the garden and showed us she’s more than ready for the next steps in her Scent Support journey.

Mina finds travelling in the car and other dogs stressful, so we’re using Scentwork to help her build confidence in a steady, well structured way. Over the next few weeks we’ll be working outside, on her drive and later in the car, all at her pace, so she learns she can cope and stay steady.

This is exactly what Scent Support is designed for.

Scent Support is a specialist scent-based programme for dogs who struggle with anxiety, reactivity, over-arousal, environmental stress or confidence issues. It runs alongside behaviour work to help dogs feel safe, think clearly and make calmer choices.

By using scentwork and calm search methods, dogs learn to focus, regulate their emotions and problem solve without becoming overwhelmed.

It’s ideal for dogs who find busy places hard, who can’t settle, or who find the world a bit unpredictable.

With the right support, dogs learn how to work with you rather than react to what’s around them. They build confidence step by step, recover from stress more easily, and develop a more relaxed way of tackling daily life. It doesn’t matter if you or your dog are new to scentwork; everything is guided and tailored to what they need.

Mina is already showing how this approach can help a dog who worries about others feel braver and more settled, and we’re only just getting started.

I’ll have availability for new Scent Support clients in the new year, so if you think this might help your dog, pop me a message and we can arrange a chat.

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21/11/2025

For the last few days I’ve run out of my no-sugar squash 💦

It sounds tiny, but it’s thrown me right out of my routine. I usually get through two bottles of water a day with a splash of squash… but with plain water, I’m barely managing one 🙈

One small change, and suddenly something that felt easy now feels like an effort.

Our dogs are no different.

A small shift in their world; a new route, a different sound outside, a change in our schedule, can feel much bigger than we think.
What seems “minor” to us can make their day feel that bit harder.

When we notice these little changes and give them time to adjust, life becomes much steadier for them.

And when we support them through the wobbles, they learn they can rely on us ☺️

If your dog has been reacting differently lately, it’s worth pausing to think about what might have shifted for them.
Has the routine changed?
Has something new appeared in their world?
Has the pace of life felt a bit different?

Sometimes it’s the smallest thing that makes the biggest difference for our dogs.

Noticing those little changes can help you understand what they need and how best to support them.

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20/11/2025

I was thinking today about one of the dogs in class who has made a lovely change over the last few weeks.

When she first started, everything was done at full speed. She searched at 100mph, made quick decisions, thought she knew what to do before she was asked to do anything, and rushed from one idea to the next!

Scentwork has given her the space to slow down.
Now she takes a breath, pauses, thinks, and works with purpose. Her searches have become more calm and methodical, and you can almost see her mind ticking away as she works now 🥰

What makes it even more amazing is how she and her guardian have grown together. They’re reading each other’s body language, giving each other time, and working as a real team. It’s not loud or dramatic, it’s simply two individuals learning to understand each other 🤩

These are the small wins I love most in Scentwork.

Not the perfect search, but the quiet change in how a dog feels, and how that helps a bond deepen in such a natural, gentle way.

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19/11/2025

One of the many things I love about Scentwork is the way it changes the relationship between you and your dog.

When you give them the space to search, you start to see their natural skills come to life.
Their nose takes over, their body softens, and you can almost watch their confidence grow with every little ‘find’.

You’re not pulling them along or telling them what to do.
You’re simply working beside them, learning their signals, trusting their choices and letting them show you what they’re capable of. That’s where the real bond comes in.

It’s a quiet sort of teamwork. A shared moment where you both feel understood.
And once you’ve felt that connection during a search, it tends to carry over into everything else; walks, training, daily life.

If you’ve experienced that shift through Scentwork, you’ll know exactly what I mean.

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17/11/2025

Something new is starting in January… Find It! Foundations on Thursday evenings.

If you have a dog who enjoys sniffing their way through the world, this class gives them a chance to use that skill in a calm, structured way. We’ll be starting at Chapelknowe Village Hall and, as the dogs grow in confidence,(and the days get longer) we’ll move on to other venues so they can search in different environments.

• Chapelknowe Village Hall
• Thursdays at 6:30pm
• 4-week rolling blocks
• Beginner friendly, small group, relaxed and supportive.

We’ll build solid foundations, help the dogs learn to search with focus, and give them something that really works their brain without overwhelming them.

If you’d like to join the January block, just pop me a message and we’ll get you booked on ☺️

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14/11/2025

Sometimes the week feels full-on, doesn’t it?

As we head into the weekend, I’m reminding myself, and you, that it’s completely fine to slow down a little.

Whether you’re out exploring with your dogs, pottering at home, or catching up with friends and family, I hope you find a bit of space to breathe and enjoy the small moments.

Have a lovely weekend, whatever you’re up to.

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13/11/2025

Today was all about helping children learn how to stay safe and confident around dogs.

I spent the day at two local schools, delivering four safety talks for pupils from P1 right through to P7. The children were brilliant, full of questions, stories and enthusiasm.

It’s always lovely to see how interested they are and how much they want to learn. Helping children understand how to behave safely and kindly around dogs makes such a difference, for them and for the dogs they meet.

If your school or community group would like to arrange a talk on dog safety, feel free to get in touch.

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12/11/2025

Some lovely breakthroughs in scent sport class tonight ✨

Willow found her drive to go out and retrieve a catnip toy! This is something she’s never done before; she’d usually trot out, have a look, maybe give it a nudge, then turn to her guardian as if to say “it’s there if you want it!” 🤣

And Charlie, who has found Scent Match quite a challenge, really turned a corner too. He often gets frustrated and bats or paws the boxes, but tonight we tried a slightly different approach and he indicated beautifully, without a single paw involved!

Time, patience, and a bit of creative thinking can make all the difference.

Helping the dogs find their confidence and truly understand what’s being asked is where the magic happens.

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11/11/2025

A little behind the scenes from today…

It’s been a full day of study as I finish year 2 of my behaviour course 🥳 just one more to go!

There’s been plenty of reading, thinking, reflecting, a fair bit of coffee and a few biscuits too (and yes I did eat all of the selection available! 🤣)

Ongoing learning is such an important part of what I do. It helps me keep growing, stay up to date, and support the dogs and people I work with in the best way I can.

Now it’s time to let my brain rest for a bit before starting again tomorrow.

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10/11/2025

Something a little different to share this week…

I’m now offering gift vouchers! 🎁

They can be for any of my services; whether it’s a one-to-one session, a class, a workshop or for a set amount so the lucky recipient can choose what suits them best.

If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for a dog loving friend or family member, this could be just the thing.

It’s a lovely way to support someone’s training journey, try something new, or simply have some fun together with their dog.

If you’d like to know more or order a voucher, just pop me a message.

Feel free to share this post for others to see, you never know you may get one for yourself 😉

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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

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https://www.thecreativecanine.co.uk/

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