Sooz Foster Dog Training

09/11/2024

🚂 Yesterday the dogs and I headed to East Somerset Railway Station for a Detection Dogs Trail.

Super proud of my boy Toro for absolutely smashing his searching and coming away with 3rd place.

A year ago I couldn’t have ever imagined we would be able to do this. He was unbelievably reactive to other dogs, people and new places. Just the thought of him being in the car in a carpark at a dog competition would fill me with dread.

But yesterday he showed me just how far he has come. He was relaxed in the car park, confidently entered the search area and nailed the searching.

A massive thank you to Jo from Positive Connections for all your help and guidance.

Do you have a reactive dog you dread taking anywhere? I promise there is hope. Scentwork has opened Toro’s world up in a way I could never have imagined 🥰

19/10/2024

Having a lazy morning today 💤

04/10/2024

The boys and I are on an adventure in Wales to learn more about scentwork.

Enjoyed a talk with Jen Franks from SWDI this evening and Shadow and Toro have flirted with the lady on reception.

Lots of sniffing to be done over the next 2 days!

Wish me luck! 🍀

31/08/2024

If you need help with your horses in North Devon, you won’t find a Peter person for the job (yes she’s my daughter, yes I’m biased but she really is very good!!)

Welcome to BF Equine Services! 🐴

I'm Bethany Foster, and I'm here to make your life with horses easier this winter. With a lifetime of experience and a passion for horses, I'm ready to help you keep your equine partners happy and healthy. I am Based in Barnstaple covering Ilfracombe, Bideford, South Molton, Barnstaple and surrounding areas 📍.

Fully insured with the British Grooms Association under a platinum policy, covering me for all aspects of horse care and riding.

I currently own five horses, each with their unique personalities. My main girl, Gem, is a 6-year-old warmblood I'm developing for showjumping. Rubin, who joined me in April 2024, is also new to the team and full of potential. Teddy Bear, a loveable "failed" project, has been with me since 2023. Angel is the star teacher for my novice partner, and Maisie, at 25, is one of my first-ever ponies and still going strong 💪.

I've competed in Dressage, Showjumping, and Eventing, and have been breaking and producing horses from a young age. I'm well-versed in all aspects of horse care, from mucking out to keeping horses in work during the darker winter months ❄️.

Whether you need help with daily chores or want your horse to stay fit during winter, I'm here to assist. Get in touch today to see how I can support you and your horses this season! 😊

30/08/2024

I have 1 space available on a beginners hoopers class starting this Sunday at 12pm. 4 week block. Get in touch if you would like to join 😄

20/08/2024

When people think about dog training, they often picture obedience classes or agility courses. But there’s a lesser-known activity that’s ga

08/06/2024

Join us for a month of sniffing!

Head to the website to find out more.

www.dreamsdogclub.co.uk

30/05/2024

‼️ Layla has a very important announcement ‼️

Scentwork workshops are now on the website for booking 😃

🌟 Introduction to Scentwork - for dogs and/or humans who haven’t done any scentwork before - Thursday 20th June, 6.30pm, Northam

🌟 Building the search - For dogs who have started searching for odour - Tuesday 11th June, 6.30, Gunn

Head to the website now to secure your space

www.dreamsdogclub.co.uk/book-online

Layla says: “you’re a fool to miss them”

Her words not mine 👇

27/05/2024

We’ve had a few new followers recently so thought we'd re-introduce ourselves. 👋

We’re Clare and Sooz and we are the team behind DREAMS Dog Training.

Our goal is to make dog training as accessible as possible and to introduce you and you best friend to activities that will enrich both of your lives.

Whether you have an adolescent dog who has forgotten everything they learnt at puppy school, or a reactive dog who needs something to do, we can help you.

We work with all dogs and their people to coach, support and advise on:

Basic training - from focus, to recall, to loose lead walking and beyond

Enrichment activities - Scentwork and Mantrailing

Sports activities - from foundations to competition level

And we do that by creating channels of communication between you and your dog, making training a valuable and enjoyable experience for all.

We joined forces in January 2024 through our shared love of dogs and have found our ethos, skills and personalities complement each other perfectly.

We both regularly compete our own dogs and can often be found camping in our vans in a field whilst discussing the best way to teach a rear cross!!

We each live with multiple dogs and love nothing more than to spend time walking them, playing with them and hanging out on the sofa with them.🐾

Helping our customers gain confidence in their dogs abilities, learn new skills and make new friends has been immensely rewarding.

Animals have been a big part of our lives. Nothing brings us greater joy to see dogs and their humans having the best time together 💕

And as we hit 6 months working together we are so proud to have supported so many dogs and their people to achieve their goals. We can’t wait to see what the next 6 months bring.

We’re always excited to meet new dog owners in our circle. So don't be shy!

Share a pic and a little something about you and your dog in the comments below... 👇

19/05/2024

The boys and I had a lovely couple of days away competing.

On Friday, Toro got his first ever rosettes at a Nosework Games trial.

Even more impressive is how well he coped with new places, dogs and strangers. Even at a busy agility and Hoopers show after spending the night in the back of my truck!

On Saturday, Shadow ran really well at a Hoopers show and got his first ever 1st rosette and a gorgeous trophy after running a clear round.

Both boys settled in the car while the other one worked and even managed to sleep through the thunder storms!

Very proud of them both 😍😍😍

09/05/2024

🌟 Exciting News for Dog Lovers! 🐾

Join me for a Scentwork Workshop at West Country Canine Therapy's stunning venue in Mid Devon!

👃 Perfect for beginners - no prior experience needed!
🐾 All dogs are welcome, including those on reduced exercise due to injury.
🚫 Dog will be worked individually so suitable for reactive or nervous dogs.

Scentwork taps into your dog's natural instincts! Together, we'll explore the world of odour, providing a mental workout perfect for pups needing to take it easy physically.

Whether you dream of competing or just want to give your dog a fun and enriching activity, this workshop is tailored just for you!

📅 Save the Date: Tuesday 21st May
📍 Location: West Country Canine Therapy, Pinkworthy Barn, EX16 9EU
📩www.soozdogtraining.co.uk/book-online

Let's make sniffing out adventure our new favorite pastime! 🐶✨

04/05/2024

I never thought I would write this but today …

TORO WENT TO A COMPETITION AND DIDN’T LOSE HIS SH*T

He coped with dogs, people, new environments, being left in the car while Shadow did his bit and even managed to find 3 scentwork hides and run a full Hoopers course (in his own special style!)

Of course there was some barking and a few moments where he went over threshold but he recovered quickly and was able to stay in the game.

Oh, and he got a badge for coming 3rd in his Hoopers class!

I honestly never thought this day would come but here we are!!

02/05/2024

🥰 A massive thank you to everyone who came to our talk last night. It was a great turn out and we hope you all learned something new.

A special thanks go to Phil Hammond’s Hounds Dog Training and Harriet, www.gunterveterinaryservices.com, for giving up their time to speak, to Bethany for stepping in and helping with the refreshments and to Toro for being a super brave boy!

We are looking forwards to the next one.

If there is anything g you would like to learn more about, let us know in the comments