A Huge Thank You!
On Saturday afternoon, I had the privilege of helping out with the Tamworth and Lichfield Charity Pamper Hampers and witnessing the incredible effort this group puts into supporting our community.
Thanks to all your generous donations, we were able to contribute to hampers that will bring comfort and care to those who need it most. These hampers will be donated to some amazing organisations, including:
• The Women’s Refuge
• Tamworth Cancer Centre
• Andy’s Man Club
• St Giles Hospice
Your kindness truly makes a difference, and it was heartwarming to see the impact of our collective effort. Thank you for coming together to support this cause! Link in the comments. #charityevent #grattitude #pamperhampers #christmasforthecommunity
Last night, we had two 16-week-old Boxer puppies join us for their introduction to mantrailing, and the transformation from their first to last trail was truly remarkable! Young pups are like sponges, soaking up everything around them, so starting them early on skills like mantrailing can have a lasting impact. These little Boxers not only learned that finding a human is rewarding but also built confidence as they worked through a completely new environment, with strange sights, sounds, and people around them. It’s so rewarding to watch these young pups discover their abilities and grow! We go at the puppy’s pace, letting them build confidence gradually—and they did fantastically! Mantrailing doesn’t just teach them a skill; it strengthens their focus, social skills, and resilience in new situations. Looking forward to seeing these two continue on their mantrailing journey! Join us https://bookwhen.com/carterspetservices #mantrailingdogs #mantrailingglobal #boxerpuppy #doubletrouble #warwickshire
Today, seven teams joined me in Warwickshire for a scent work training day with Georgie Jones from DDT Detection Dog Trials & Endeavour Canine! Georgie worked closely with each team on essential foundations like search motivation, handler movement, search patterns, and indications, and what truly shone was the incredible bond growing between owners and their dogs. Watching these partnerships deepen as they worked together was awesome! This was our last hosted instructor event of 2024, but there are still plenty of detection workshops coming up with me – and exciting plans in the works for 2025, so stay tuned! https://bookwhen.com/carterspetservices #scentdetection #scentdetectiontraining #warwickshire #dogtraining
Mantrailing Intro & Progression
A huge congratulations to our two new mantrailing teams, Cheral & Devon and Steve & Norman, who joined us last night at Hartshill Hayes Country Park! Welcome to the team—you both showed incredible teamwork and enthusiasm right from the start!
It was also fantastic to see David with his new dog, Skye and watch the more experienced dogs Deisel & Theo lead the way in showing how they play “The Game” Looking forward to watching each of these teams grow and tackle new challenges on the trail as they join us for progressional sessions. Great job, everyone! 🐾https://bookwhen.com/carterspetservices. #mantrailingdogs #mantrailingforfun #hartshillhayes #positivedogtraining
“The nose is the gateway to the mind.” Did you know that your dog’s nose is more than just a sense of smell—it’s a gateway to their mind! At Carter's Pet Services, we harness this incredible power through scent detection, unlocking your dog’s natural instincts and intelligence. Join me on Friday 15th November in Kidderminster for a session that will challenge and stimulate their senses. Book now: https://bookwhen.com/carterspetservices/e/ev-sep7-20241115143000 #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentwork #dogsnose #positivedogtraining #kidderminster
Day 2 of the Warwickshire Trailing Weekend🐾. Yesterday the teams joined me for an action-packed second day, taking on the urban environment! 🌆 We worked on trails through busy streets, shifting surfaces, and tons of new scents.One of the highlights? Trailing into a lift and locating the exit! 🚪🚶♀️ This exercise put our dogs’ skills to the test, challenging them to follow scent through confined spaces and unfamiliar terrain. Watching these teams tackle the urban environment with determination and trust was inspiring. They truly showed resilience and adaptability! 💪🐶Stay tuned because dates for my 2025 Mantrailing Weekends are coming soon! Locations will be available in Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Warwickshire.Fancy joining me? Email or DM now to express your interest and get first dibs on dates! 📧 #WarwickshireMantrailing #UrbanTrailing #K9Training #DogSports #mantrailingdog #trailingdog
Despite my injured knee, I headed off to Autumn Opex in Wales for a fantastic weekend of learning, hosted by Endeavour Canine. We kicked off with an engaging session on play and engagement by Jenny Edwards of Deliverance Dogs. Reef absolutely loved it, but I ended up in a chair with a sprocker in my face the whole time! 🤣Next up, we did some detection work with Stewart from B.W.Y Canine Ltd where Dusk had a blast showing off her search skills. Then, I had the privilege of working with @Jens frank of SWDI - Scandinavian Working Dog Institute a real hit list on my CPD. We dug deep into search protocols, performance estimation, and blind searches. River was on fire, clearing rooms and working like a pro (thankfully, since she wasn’t her best the day before 😉).I also managed to squeeze in some training with Georgie Jones of @Endeavour Canine, focusing on motivation and indication. Sadly, my knee wasn’t up for the three flights of stairs, and Dusk was raring to go! A great weekend of learning! Always pushing myself to grow for the benefit of my dogs and the clients I train. #scentdetection #evolve #spaniellife #knowledge #growthmindset
"Exciting news! We had the privilege of hosting the amazing Mònica Díaz Trias, an INBTI-InterNational Bloodhound Training Institute instructor from Dreamcan, right here in Birmingham! Mònica graciously made the trip to train a small group of us, and Day 1 was a total success. Huge thanks to Monica for sharing her expertise and passion with us!
A special shoutout to Rosalie from Discovery Dogs Wales - Scent Work & Mantrailing for assisting on the course—your support made the day even better. We’re already learning so much and can’t wait to see what the rest of the weekend holds #motivateddogs #learningtogether #mantrailing #tamworth
What do you enjoy most about scent detection? Let me know! #ScentDetection #DogTraining #SniffingSuperstars
🎥 **Mantrailing Spaniel Day Highlights!** 🐾Last Saturday, spaniels and spaniel crosses took on woodland trails in Warwickshire—a true spaniel playground! 🌳🐕The dogs were focused, the teams worked hard, and we had great chats about reading our dogs and finding what motivates them. Fun, learning, and lots of tail wags! PCan’t wait for the next one! 🐾#Mantrailing #SpanielDay #DogReels #DogAdventure #Warwickshire #HappyDogs
🐾 Awesome tracking session with 5 amazing dogs, from a 3-month-old puppy to seasoned pros! 💪 Focused on corners, indication work, and even tackled hard surface tracks with success! Well done, teams! See you in 2 weeks! 🐕✨ #DogTraining #ProgressionSession #TrackingDogs #Midlands #scentimprintfordogs #SIFD
Exciting news! Track2Trail dog training sessions are now available in the Midlands! 🐾 Click the link for more info and to book your spot: https://bookwhen.com/carterspetservices @top fans Carter's Pet Services #trackingdog #trailingdog #mantrailingdogs #westmidlands
