Brainwork for Dogs

14/01/2025

Maska is just on another level 🔥 🔥 🔥

Come and learn from Jack and see how to build the relationship to get you skills like this ⬇️

Jack & Maska achieved their BH last year. This is the entry level into a dog sport called IGP. Jack is working hard with Maska and his team to look at trialling this year to axhieve his level 1.

Some spaces left for June. DM to book your space!

13/01/2025

UPDATE

2 Handler spots left for the workshop
12 spectator spots left

1:2:1’s available too! If you’ve wanted to work with Jack but didn’t want to travel, this is your perfect opportunity!!

GUESS WHO’S BACK 👀

Jack from jpcanineacademy This time for an Advanced Obedience Workshop!! Definitely not to be missed!!

£135 for Handlers (only 5 spaces left)
£60 for Spectators

We also have Jack up for 1:2:1’s which are available for Friday the 27th of June and Saturday the 28th of June.

£155, 2 hour sessions.

Book through WhatsApp, 07359 158662

13/01/2025

🧡 RESULTS TAKE TIME 🧡

Real results come from sacrifice. If you truly want to change your dog’s behaviour for the better, you’ll need to make sacrifices. This might mean stepping away from your usual routine or giving up evenings spent watching your favourite shows to put in the necessary work. It could involve skipping a few trips to your nail tech so you can afford a trainer to help you. It might even mean giving up a perfectly arranged living room to make space for a crate, giving your dog a safe place to relax and unwind.

Whatever form it takes for you, making small sacrifices for your dog’s wellbeing will be worth it when you see the results. I promise 🫶🏻

Sadly, we humans have become addicted to quick fixes and throwing money at the latest tricks, hoping for a fully trained dog overnight.

But the cold, hard truth is that truly changing your dog’s behaviour takes time, consistency, and effort. There’s no secret formula, no magic wand—trust me, if I had one, I’d use it. 🪄

Raising a puppy requires sacrifices too, for many of the same reasons, as well as others.

My own dogs are hard work, but I’ve built a strong support system, which now allows me to leave them with others when needed. For a long time, though, I couldn’t. I gave up nights out, trips, and holidays because I had no one I could trust to look after Vallah.

To me, it’s all been worth it. Dogs don’t choose to come into our lives, so why should they suffer because we haven’t invested the time, energy, or money to train them?

Dogs shouldn’t have to suffer because we’re unwilling to make small sacrifices 🧡

12/01/2025

GUESS WHO’S BACK 👀

Jack from jpcanineacademy This time for an Advanced Obedience Workshop!! Definitely not to be missed!!

£135 for Handlers (only 5 spaces left)
£60 for Spectators

We also have Jack up for 1:2:1’s which are available for Friday the 27th of June and Saturday the 28th of June.

£155, 2 hour sessions.

Book through WhatsApp, 07359 158662

12/01/2025

🐾 MANTRAILING 🐾

We had a lovely morning trailing with the dogs!! Only two teams but they both did incredible!

Added difficulty of off lead dogs to add in distractions but all dogs worked through it!

Looking forward to the next one! 🧡

11/01/2025

🧡LET DOGS BE DOGS 🧡

Dogs are truly remarkable creatures. Their loyalty, intelligence, and unique ability to bond with us make them one of the greatest gifts in our lives. But if we truly love our dogs, we need to honour them for who they are—amazing, complex animals with biological drives that need fulfilling.

Keeping a dog locked in the house or garden, overfed and under-stimulated, might feel like love on the surface, but it denies them the chance to thrive. Dogs aren’t meant to spend their lives bored, lonely, or unfulfilled. Their instincts—to sniff, run, explore, hunt, and work—are hardwired into them. When we ignore these needs, we’re not loving them; we’re holding them back from becoming the best version of themselves.

The magic happens when we choose to meet our dogs where they are. Whether it’s giving them long walks, letting them explore new scents, playing interactive games, or providing them with jobs that challenge their minds, fulfilling their biological drives helps them become happier, calmer, and more balanced.

The connection you build with your dog when you allow them to thrive is indescribable. It’s built on mutual trust, respect, and understanding. When a dog feels seen, understood, and fulfilled, their love and loyalty shine brighter than ever. That bond becomes unbreakable because they aren’t just existing—they’re living.

True love for your dog isn’t just about cuddles on the sofa (though those moments are wonderful too). It’s about giving them what they need to feel fulfilled, happy, and healthy. Because when we give them the best life possible, they give us so much more in return.

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11/01/2025

❤️ VALENTINES MUNCHIE BAGS ❤️

Available to order now!

£8 bags and £15 bags available (please if your dog has any dietary exclusions whatsapp me when you are ordering. I cannot keep track of comments on social media 😂)

07359158662 to order on WhatsApp

Will be ready before the 14th of February 🌹

10/01/2025

🐾 MERCH 🐾

I will be doing a merchandise order this weekend, if you would like anything added or would like to see what’s available please pop me a message on WhatsApp, 07359 158662.

Beanies, headbands, T-shirts, jumpers, fleeces and much more available!

09/01/2025

🐾 SAMMIE 🐾

Sammie was in yesterday for her first session of her 1:2:1 scentwork and oh my goodness 🤩 She was superb 👏🏻

We used play to help her find scentwork rewarding and by the end she was nailing it. Sticking her nose in the right pot waiting on her ball coming out.

Excited to see her again to build on some searches 🧡

07/01/2025

🧡 Walk and Train - Beans 🧡

Today when I went to pick him up he was (excuse the pun) full of beans! So we went and had fun at the park.

Strength training is deffo paying off being able to play with the heavy dogs 😂

Today we focussed on getting him out the habit of biting the handles and building a bit more commitment into the biting of the pillow!

He’s so much fun 🧡

07/01/2025

⭐️ CALI ⭐️

Little miss Cali is making huge amounts of progress in her training. A big difference from when I first met her 👏🏻

Yesterdays sessions we looked at introducing scentwork because like many collies, her brain works over time. It was lovely watching her figure out the game and begin enjoying it!

Rebekah puts in the work in between sessions which you can see. Should be super proud!! 🤩

06/01/2025

Invoices are sent out, check ya mailboxes!

Ordering tomorrow morning incase anyone has any late additions 🧡

🐾 DOG FOOD ORDERS 🐾

I will be doing an order for dog food on Tuesday (7th of Jan) Message me with your orders on WhatsApp before 12pm on Tuesday! 🧡

06/01/2025

Why I No Longer Offer Puppy Classes

Growth comes from reflection and making improvements where possible. That’s why I strive to run my business as an honest reflection of who I am as a person.

Puppy classes can be a great source of income, but in the long term, they can create issues for your relationship with your puppy. Only a small percentage of dogs truly thrive in a class environment. I’ve had clients tell me their puppies were excluded from classes for being “unruly” when, in reality, the puppies were overstimulated and struggling to cope with the environment.

I also believe puppy classes can set unrealistic expectations for new puppy owners, making them think that completing a six-week block means all the hard work is done. When raising a puppy is an investment which can take time and needs constantly topped up.

After focusing solely on one-to-one puppy training for the past year, I now much prefer this approach. Everything is tailored to your puppy, considering their personality, needs, and your lifestyle. Over the past year, I’ve supported clients from day one with their puppies through to nearly a year old, guiding them through hormonal changes and fear phases.

Another concern I have is that many trainers only offer puppy classes and don’t see the long-term effects on adult dogs. Without that perspective, they may not realise the limitations of their class structure.

The main issues I see with puppies who’ve attended classes are over-arousal, difficulty calming down, or reliance on being drip-fed treats to stay quiet – which can lead to problems when the treats stop.

Of course, there are trainers who run excellent puppy classes with great results 👏🏻. However, in my experience, I often see dogs around 6–8 months old needing help to resolve issues that stem from their class experiences.

For me, one-to-one training provides a more effective and personalised way to set both puppies and their owners up for long-term success. If you’d like to know more, please get in touch 🧡

06/01/2025

🧡 MAKE YOUR OWN MUNCHIE BOX 🧡

Stock order has been placed to refill the shop in anticipation for the launch of the Make Your Own Munchie Box which are available to order on the website this week!

Pick your value of box and exclude any items or proteins from the box and I’ll do the rest 🫶🏻

Available proteins :

Chicken - Duck - Pork - Beef - Rabbit - Goat - Lamb - Buffalo - Camel - Fish

If you’d like a box without any hairy items you can put this in the Dietary Exclusions online.

Once all the stock has arrived, the boxes will be made up 🧡

Pre order here : https://brainworkfordogs.square.site/product/munchie-box/122?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=5G3W3GR4SKCHLF7PNSLXZXSK

04/01/2025

🐾 DOG FOOD ORDERS 🐾

I will be doing an order for dog food on Tuesday (7th of Jan) Message me with your orders on WhatsApp before 12pm on Tuesday! 🧡

04/01/2025

Thank you to everyone for their kind messages 🫶

Vallahs home after being sedated and her paw sorted! Crate rest and short walks for the next few weeks 🙃

She’s away for a nice long snooze for the drugs to ware off. Will catch up on messages this evening 🧡

03/01/2025

‼️GROUP WALK RESCHEDULED TO THE 19th OF JANUARY‼️

Vallah has torn her pad badly and will be going to the vets tomorrow. Not sure what time I will get so I’d rather be safer rescheduling than cancelling on people last minute!

Massive apologies!

🐾 GROUP WALK - 4th of Jan 🐾

Starting the year off right with a client group walk at Letham Grange!

Meeting at the hotel at 10am.

Remember these are on lead walks and no dog to dog greetings!

Message me on WhatsApp to secure your spot 07359 158662 🧡