Dog Training Centre of Excellence

02/07/2025

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DOGS ON LEADS 🐾

There is no blanket law requiring dogs to be kept on a lead in all public spaces. However, there are a series of orders that mean you have to leash your dog in certain places in your local area, for example children’s play areas, sports pitches, roads, parks and beaches.

The Highway Code also says that dogs should be kept on a short lead along roads, pavements and on paths shared with horse riders or cyclists (rule 56).

Many local authorities have introduced Public Spaces Protection Orders over the last couple of years to restrict dogs to being walked on lead (or excluded from the area entirely) in certain public spaces. Look out for signage detailing restrictions. We also recommend checking your local council’s website for details of any restricted areas.

🚨What can happen if I break this law?🚨

Local authorities have the power to introduce these orders under a number of different laws, and can issue fines or fixed penalty notices for those who don’t comply.

Law: Road Traffic Act 1988, section 27; Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

02/07/2025

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02/07/2025

This Saturday introduction to Mantrailing- join us and be amazed at just how clever and powerful your dogs sense of smell is… I promise it’s the best game of hide or seek you’ll ever play! Book on www.dtce.co.uk

29/06/2025

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Dogs can sometimes find it difficult to cope with hot weather as they struggle to regulate their temperature which means they are more at risk of heatstroke than we are.

Heatstroke can be very serious! As a dog’s internal temperature rises it can cause damage to their organs and could lead to organ failure. According to AnimalTrust, 1 in 7 dogs that are taken to the vets with heatstroke are fatal.

During warm summer days it’s easy for your house to warm up. Some dogs may be able to cope with this rise in temperature, while others may struggle.

On hot days remember to:
• Ensure your dog always has access to drinking water
• Add ice cubes to your dog’s water bowls
• Use freezable dog toys and let them chew on it
• Put down damp towels for your dog to lie on (Never over the dog)
• If your dog has a long or heavy coat you could keep them clipped to make them feel more comfortable
• Keep dogs out of hot conservatories
• Avoid housing your dog in direct sunlight
• Keeping your curtains and blinds closed during the day to prevent your home from warming up when it’s hottest, and then open your windows at night to help cool down your house.

If you think your dog may have heatstroke it’s vital that you immediately contact your vet while also trying to cool them down. Getting early advice and treatment is essential to saving a dog’s life.

Research found that in the UK, although 1 in 7 dogs that are taken to vets with heatstroke die, 98% that are seen early with mild signs are likely to survive.

28/06/2025

Sunday 29 June
7:45am class one
9am puppy class
No class 2, scent or Mantrailing

27/06/2025

Worth knowing!

⚠️BLUE GREEN ALGAE⚠️

Blue-green algae is most common in non-flowing, fresh water such as lakes, ponds and rivers. Certain conditions such as hot summer weather can cause it to thrive and grow rapidly, forming a ‘bloom’ of blue-green algae on the water. It can also be seen during other times of the year.

Some types of blue-green algae contain toxins which can be highly poisonous and often fatal to pets. It can also cause illness in people if touched or swallowed.

🚨Call your vet immediately if you think your dog has swallowed water containing blue-green algae. The sooner they receive treatment, the higher their chances of recovery 🚨

27/06/2025

Saturday 28th of June
7:45 am Junior social
9 am puppy social
No antisocial class

25/06/2025

Thursday 26 June Normal class times:
10am puppies and class one
11:15 Junior social

25/06/2025

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23/06/2025

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Adult dogs have 42 permanent teeth, but the number of teeth in a dog’s mouth changes as they grow.

The age of eruption of permanent teeth in dogs is between 3–7 months of age. Their upper jaw, called the maxilla, has 20 teeth. A dog’s lower jaw, called the mandible, has 22 teeth. In total, dogs have more teeth than we do (humans have 32 teeth).

Puppies are born without teeth, and it’s not until they are 3–4 weeks old that their puppy teeth start to erupt. By 3–5 months of age, they will usually have all 28 of their puppy teeth. However, some dogs (particularly toy and small breed dogs) tend to take longer to develop puppy and adult teeth

21/06/2025

Sunday 22nd June
7:45am class one
9am puppy class
No scent detection, class 2 or Mantrailing

20/06/2025

Reminder junior social 7:45am tomorrow and puppy social 9am. No other classes