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17/08/2024

Last nights UK Sniffer Dogs Silver Level Scent Detection Class for

Initially we just let Marley explore the outside environment at his pace and what he wanted to investigate. A big thing I took away from learning from Meesh Masters from The Dogs Point of View and my own experience and knowledge of working with Romanian Rescue Dogs is to meet their need to feel safe in the environment they're in, especiallya brand new environment they've never been in before. So we didn't rush Marley in to training or focusing on anything specific.

Once Marley was quite happy we started working on engaging Marley in play and games of tug. Something that isn't really on Marley's radar to do or engage with on the whole. So we worked with various scent infused toys until we found the right one that really caught Marley's attention and really engaged with it! The Puller - Dog Active Toy so we worked on Marley really engaging in play and games of tug.

Then started to work on the retrieve aspect of the search. And Marley was great he started to retrieve the puller and engage in tug 🥳🥳🥳🥳

And then moved on to a little search area with various scent detection equipment laid out, different sizes, textures, colours, heights etc etc.

This was where Marley struggled a little bit. Marley went out in to the search area and really worked hard searching everything and gave an indication rather than doing the retrieve. Given retrieve really isn't something Marley likes to do or engages in, this was to be expected. So we reduced the criteria for Marley. Kept it fun and engaging for Marley.

We didn't get a retrieve by the end of the class. But you know what we achieved so much more! Marley felt safe and relaxed in a new environment, he engaged in play and games of tug and thoroughly enjoyed himself. We have a starting point for the retrieve to work from now.

Benn ✌️

17/08/2024

Just a great little set of pictures of just being a dog and enjoying himself on a break last night, before he felled me like an oak tree 🤣😆

He just looks so happy 😊🥰

Benn ✌️

17/08/2024

So proud of last night!

Marley doesn't engage with games of tug or retrieving toys, it's just not his thing. Marley would rather his sister runs out to retrieve a ball or a toy and then he'll pinch it from her and try and bury it 😆🤣

So this could have been a big issue for the active search exercise, where a dog is to go out in to a search area and retrieve a scented toy and bring it back.

So we played around with a few scent infused toys until we found the 'right one' that Marley really engaged with. And we built it up through play and games of tug and really built up Marley's engagement with games of tug with his new found favourite toy. Then slowly started to work on Marley retrieving the toy.

As it always is, everything is at the dogs pace and what they can cope with and we don't rush anything.

From going from zero interest in games of tug or retrieving whatsoever to where we got to last night I couldn't have asked for anything more from Marley. And he got better game after game.

Benn ✌️

16/08/2024

Here at Pud Puds Pet Services I'm a highly trained and experienced UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection Instructor!

We take our scent work super seriously, like a drill sergeant!

And we have no time for dog's not training, enjoying themselves, taking breaks, expressing themselves and certainly not flooring their instructor to the ground...

As evidenced in the video below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Obviously I'm joking! 🤣😂

We absolutely encourage dogs at class to enjoy themselves, to express themselves, take breaks and have as much fun as they can cram in to a class! Because when a dog is having fun they're soo much more engaged in the training, creating a positive association with the training, the environment, me as the instructor etc etc....

If you're not having fun at a training class with your dog then you're doing it wrong. You should always be having fun with your dog and they should be having fun to!

Benn ✌️

15/08/2024

🐾🐕🚶‍♀️ New Dates & Times For UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection Classes UPDATED 🐕‍🦺🚶🐾

Bronze Level Scent Detection Classes (beginners) - NO MORE SPACES - CLASSES CLOSED TO ANY FURTHER BOOKINGS! -

Friday 4th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 11th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 18th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 25th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 1st November 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 8th November 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Continuation Classes One (Bronze Level and above) - NO MORE SPACES - CLASSES CLOSED TO ANY FURTHER BOOKINGS! -

Friday 4th October 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Friday 11th October 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Friday 18th October 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Friday 25th October 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Friday 1st November 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Friday 8th November 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm

Continuation Classes Two (Bronze Level and above) - ONE SPACE LEFT!

Sunday 6th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 13th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 20th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 27th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 3rd November 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 10th November 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm

** Anyone who enquired for the now closed sets of classes and you're not booked on, the only run of classes left to book on to is the Sunday evening classes now. **

Each space on a set of classes is £100.00 per dog & handler.

To book on to classes email me at: [email protected]

Benn ✌️

15/08/2024

This week teams 🐕🚶‍♀️

Bronze Level Class will be vehicle searching week 🚘 🐕‍🦺🚶‍♀️ so Penny & Cally will searching your vehicles and continuing to build on their search stamina and strength of indication.

Silver Level Class will be active search week with cat nip scented toys 🧸🐕🚶‍♀️looking for Marley to go out into a search area and retrieve a scented toy, hopefully a retrieve to hand 🤞🤞

Gold Level Class we introduce Truffle Oil scent and working with line up searches with the new scent on bags, boxes, pipes etc etc.

Benn ✌️

14/08/2024

There's also an IMDT qualified dog trainer who runs classes at The Together Centre 🐕🚶🐕‍🦺🚶‍♀️

So if you're looking for dog training classes where the trainer uses reward based, ethical and positive dog training methods then look no further ⬇️⬇️⬇️ details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

13/08/2024

💻📨 Emails & Messages 📨💻

Just got home from work and I know I've had a few emails and messages ping through today for booking on to the next set of scent detection classes at The Together Centre.

Just going to make a brew and I'll reply to them all before I start cooking tea and get everything confirmed for you all 😎

Benn ✌️

11/08/2024

Changed a few things up and Frank was flying! 🥰🥳🥰🥳

I'll save you Mr.Fluffles 🧸🐕💨💨🚶‍♀️🥰

Benn ✌️

11/08/2024

Week Three UK Sniffer Dogs Gold level Scent Detection Class 🐕🚶‍♀️

Just last night as is away on his holibobs 🏖🏝🐕‍🦺

We spent time getting Frank used to a variety of different hides that might be out in his search area. A variety of sizes, textures, weights etc. Safe to say that Frank thought the wooden one's were just there to chew up and knaw on 🥴🫣😂

Frank searched really well and took his time initially going around the search area, checking absolutely everything out.

We had a few active retrieves of the 'Fake rubber knife' 🔪 that blew me away! Frank was on a dropped lead and actually ran past me to the other side of the hall to Samantha 🥳🥳🥳🥳

But Frank was much more comfortable and confident with the Teddy's 🧸 especially the one shaped like a Christmas pudding. And using toy play, dead toy game and building Frank's drive to go out and retrieve we got several active searches and retrieves. Which is phenomenal for Frank as previously the active searches weren't his favourite search type, but really exploring Frank's motivation and changing a few things up and Frank was active searching and retrieving like a pro! 😎

Smashed it little man 👊🥳🥰

Benn ✌️

11/08/2024

The set up....

My staging skills are definitely improving from my first attempts 🤔🤣😎

Sadly due to a cat chasing a squirrel around the garden area at the centre we couldn't have the search area outside. As a very active and hunting cat and a squirrel going here, there and everywhere is a distraction too far. So we had the search area inside 🔍👮‍♀️🐕🚶‍♀️

And a big shout out to Scentdog as the vast majority of the props in the search area were purchased from Scentdog 👌👌👌👌👌

Benn ✌️

11/08/2024

Week Three Bronze Level UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection Class for &

Cally struggled in the beginning with the scent tins on the chairs. So we worked through having a full Kong on the chairs, a half Kong with food. And slowly transitioned the scent tins back in to Cally's searches. And it wasn't long until Cally was searching for and finding the scent tins 🥳🥳 It's never a bad thing or even remotely embarrassing to help a dog out and make it easier for them if that's what the dog needs from you! Much rather help a dog out than watch them struggling through a class.

Penny a.k.a The Lady Of Scent Detection! Penny was on fire right from the car park, barking and making her presence known and she was ready to get going! 🥰🤣 Penny was great took straight to the chair searching. And progressed through additional chairs and hides hidden out for her. And even worked to trying to find a vial with a piece of Kong. The vial searches did challenge Penny, but that's a good gage as to where Penny is at in terms of the size of the hide hidden out for her and we adjust Penny's criteria accordingly.

Benn ✌️

10/08/2024

So proud of 🐕🚶‍♀️🥳🥰

Frank struggled a little on the silver level active search. And instead of retrieving the item from the search area, he found it, indicated on it and then pottered off to take a wee on the "Fake Halloween Body" 🫣🥴😂

So wasn't sure how tonight would go 🤷‍♂️

But tonight Frank smashed his searches and retrieved the 'fake rubber knife' 🔪🐕💨🚶‍♀️ and on a dropped lead and ran past me without paying any attention to me 🥳🥳🥳 odd for a dog trainer to say they're happy for a dog to ignore them. But for Frank that is beyond monumental! To not be worried about me being there.

I would have been happy if Frank just ran a few steps with any of the hides and didn't even cross the line. As that would have been progress from silver level, but Frank did it in style 😎 what an absolute dude 😎🐕🐾🥰

The progress for Frank in recent week's is mind blowing 🤯 and couldn't be any prouder if I tried!

You smashed it little man 👊

The power of scent work and how UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection instructors can help and be apart of your dogs journey can not be underestimated if you have a nervous dog.

Benn ✌️

10/08/2024

Tonight Teams 🐕🚶‍♀️🐕🚶‍♀️

Gold Level Class: we'll be tackling the active search again, similar to Silver Level but this time we'll be asking the dog to go out, search and retrieve three items not one! So bring your long lines.

Bronze Level Class: we'll be tackling chair searching and 4-3-2-1 game searches and really starting to build on our search stamina and strength of indication.

See you later teams! 😁

Benn ✌️

10/08/2024

Week Three UK Sniffer Dogs Silver Level Scent Detection Class 🚘🐕🚶‍♀️

Still working with the scent of Napier 🔫🛢

Continuing to work on Marley not grabbing the scent tins and holding them in his mouth, so we got imaginative in how and where they were hidden as we went along. And Marley had his best class so far, for not grabbing the tins 🥳🥳🥳

Also used various sized plastic vials with wholes drilled in them so the scent can escape and sealed with the cap so the cotton bud tip couldn't come out.

Also started to build up Marley's length of indication from very rapid blink and you'll miss it to a number of one to three second indications.

Then a couple of little searches inside The Together Centre to finish off with.

Benn ✌️

09/08/2024

Really proud of tonight! He's worked incredibly hard!

And Marley had some sneaky and difficult hides, hidden out for him on the vehicle searching as the class went along. But there wasn't a single find Marley didn't find!

Some indications were slicker and more sustained. We're working on improving Marley's length of indication alongside Marley not grabbing the scent tins and holding them in his mouth. And it's always about progress not perfection.

And here it was a quick indication, but Marley didn't grab the tin 🥳🥳🥳🥳 that's massive for Marley, he loves to grab them and hold them.

So proud of you big fella 💙 🐾🐕🚶‍♀️

Benn ✌️

09/08/2024

This evening we'll be outside for the most part with vehicle searching 🚘🐕🚶‍♀️ and some novel environment searching 😎

So if you park your car under the car port area near the reception and we'll start there.

See you later.

Benn ✌️

08/08/2024

🐾🐕🚶‍♀️ New Dates & Times For UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection Classes 🐕‍🦺🚶🐾

Bronze Level Scent Detection Classes (beginners)

Friday 4th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 11th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 18th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 25th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 1st November 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 8th November 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Continuation Classes One (Bronze Level and above)

Friday 4th October 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Friday 11th October 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Friday 18th October 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Friday 25th October 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Friday 1st November 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm
Friday 8th November 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm

Continuation Classes Two (Bronze Level and above)

Sunday 6th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 13th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 20th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 27th October 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 3rd November 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 10th November 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm

As in the run up to the current set of classes that are ongoing I received multiple emails from owner's looking to start scent detection classes with their nervous, anxious or reactive dog's. The new set of classes will be suitable across the board of the three sets of classes.

The Together Centre can only safely hold so many dog's in a given class at one time. So on safety grounds I do limit nervous, anxious and reactive dog's on my classes, so that no dog is overwhelmed, freaked out, feeling trapped or cornered. And potentially setting that dog's counter conditioning and behaviour modification backwards. So each set of classes will only have so many spaces for nervous, anxious and reactive dog's and once they're gone, they're gone!

So I may reply back with an alternative set of classes. Please let me know which set of classes you would like to sign up for.

🐾 Bronze Level - will purely be Bronze Level only.

🐾 Continuation Classes One

🐾 Continuation Classes Two

All class attendees who've previously done silver and gold level scent detection classes, the upcoming classes will also be more than suitable for you aswell and you can work on bronze, silver or gold level scent detection work during your classes.

Each space on a set of classes is £100.00 per dog & handler.

To book on to classes email me at: [email protected]

Benn ✌️

08/08/2024

As part of studying The School Of Canine Science (SOCS) Three year canine behaviourist course, The Behaviour Bible.

Year One: Verse One: Domestication. Aside from recording a debate with another professional on the course to debate the two main theories around how the modern dog came to be domesticated. We also have to put together a social media post.

In typical fashion I did go off on a tangent here and there as I researched and discovered more and more information. Often ending up down a rabbit hole on multiple occasions as link led to link to link.... 🤣😂 and I did have to trim down my post as it had grown in to some kind of mini documentary 🤪😂 seriously I cut over twenty minutes of slides and information 🫣😂

But I really hope this social media post is useful, intriguing and leaves you wanting to know and understand more about the furry four legged friends we share our sofa's, lives and world with. The domestic dog 🐾

Next stop Verse Two: Genetics. 🧬🩸🔬

Benn ✌️

07/08/2024

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06/08/2024

& Week Two Gold Level Scent Detection Class 🐕‍🦺🚶‍♀️🐕🚶‍♀️

People searching week! 🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️🐕🚶‍♀️🐕‍🦺🚶‍♀️

An incredible class!

Frank just blew me away with his problem solving skills, confidence, searching with purpose and just had a swagger about him for the entirety of the class! And the fact he searched me multiple times throughout the class. And not only did he search me but he found and indicated on the hides hidden on me for Frank to find 🥳🥳🥳🥳 the progress for Frank recently is just phenomenal!

Buddy worked incredibly hard throughout the class as always, but did struggle a little. But as it's a brand new type of search that's to be expected. But the thing that was phenomenal to me was Louisa's realisation that Buddy needs to go back to basics and rebuild. It's not easy to admit or realise that maybe the current level is just beyond your dog at this moment in time. But that's the sign of a phenomenal dog owner who recognises that they need to go back to basics and start again! Many people want to do the really sexy stuff at the advanced levels but if your dog isn't yet ready then your dog isn't ready.

There's a quote that goes around regularly!

"A novice dog handler wants to work on intermediate training. An intermediate handler wants to work on advanced training, but an advanced handler works on the basics"

And there is NO shame in going back to basics or going back over previous training and fine tuning your basics, before advancing through more difficult training and increased criteria.

As I always say advocate for your dog! And put their needs above our own egos and desire to be doing the advanced sexy stuff.

Benn ✌️

06/08/2024

Week Two Bronze Level Scent Detection Class 🔴🐕🚶‍♀️

So we moved from a full Kong to a piece of Kong in a scent tin. Working the tin down from waist height to on the floor.

Then moving on to a single bag 🎒 🐕🚶‍♀️ then the choice game.

It was at the choice game section that we had to lower the criteria for Penny and revert back to a half Kong and then back again to a full Kong. And that's absolutely fine. We always help a dog out when they need it, rather than a dog struggling and just losing interest which has the potential for a dog to begin to form a negative association with scent work. So if we have to go back a step or two, then that's what we do and build back up at the dogs pace.

Once we'd gone back to a full Kong Penny started to nail it again 🥳👏 so that's what we worked on a full Kong hidden in the search bags.

With the occasional break where Penny wanted some fuss and belly rubs from me 😂🥰

We didn't quite make it to a full line-up search up of six to eight bags 🎒 but Penny definitely made progress and was searching three to four bags confidently.

Benn ✌️

06/08/2024

Week Two Silver Level Scent Detection Class 🔫🛢🐕🚶‍♀️

We had a quick recap on the pipes with scent tins.

Then moved on to individual chair 💺 and bag 🎒 search area's to go back over those types of searches and introducing new types of chairs and bags for Marley to search for the gun oil scent.

Before we moved on to the search area which contained both chairs and bags together.

Marley was phenomenal! Had a great class with some amazing indications. Continued to work on Marley not holding the scent tins in his mouth 🫣😂 but as Marley clearly loves to hold items in his mouth and to take one of our breaks from searching we started the process of Marley holding one of the rubber toy 🔫 in his mouth that'll come in to play later down the line in his scent work journey 😎

Benn ✌️

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06/08/2024

Nailed it 👌 🥳

We moved on to a large vial with a piece of Kong for still keeping it relatively easy with the placement of the hide, so that Frank wasn't frustrated, lost interest or become nervous being so close to me for a prolonged period of time. Quick easy wins and building up the confidence for Frank to be around me and engaging in a new type of search.

And Frank smashed it out of the park! Saturday night Frank just blew me away with how confident he was, searching with purpose and had a little swagger about him throughout the class 😉🥳

Benn ✌️

06/08/2024

🥳🥳 Super Proud Of 🥳🥳

One of Frank's very first person searches with an actual person (me) in the search area and the scent hidden on me.

Compared to Frank's first set of classes where I couldn't be anywhere near Frank. And had to coach Frank and Samantha from the other side of the hall for Frank to feel comfortable and relaxed enough to work. Couldn't even enter Frank's search area's to make adjustments or move things around unless Frank was walked away and down a corridor first so he didn't see me enter his search area's.

But I've always respected that Frank is nervous. Always given Frank the space he needs, been incredibly mindful of my own body language, no direct eye contact, open friendly and non threatening body language and just absolutely everything at Frank's pace and what Frank can cope with. And at a glacial pace we've slowly built up an understanding and trust that I'm someone who is safe for Frank to be around.

I've never yet fussed, loved on or stroked Frank. And that's perfectly fine, Frank doesn't want or need me to do that. Frank just needs me to be understanding of him and be a safe person to be around. Some dog's come to class and they'll approach you at every opportunity they have to be fussed, stroked and belly rubs and that's also perfectly fine if that's something the dog is comfortable with but if not then I never force the issue.

But the one thing I love about this little search is that Frank keeps coming back several times! to indicate on the hide. That just blew me away that Frank felt that comfortable with me 🥰🥰🥰🥰

You've come a long way little man! So proud of you 👏 🥰 🥳

Benn ✌️

06/08/2024

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Safe to say that people searching challenged Buddy, this was a brand new type of search for Buddy. Buddy isn't used to people being in his search area's or for the scent to be hidden on people.

And it's perfectly understandable and more than acceptable for a dog to have far from perfect attempts at new search types. They need to adapt, adjust, problem solve and figure it out. On a new type of search I never expect perfection or rock solid freeze indications etc etc....

And it's our job to make it easier for the dog and help the dog out. However that may look reducing the criteria we're looking for, increasing the amount/size of the hide etc etc

Watching this search back it's difficult to say from where I was sitting but it looked like Buddy gave an indication in the area of where the hide was and if that was the case then I'd have marked and rewarded that indication and shaped it for better accuracy with each search.

But that's why I always say when you're practicing at home film yourself as you can miss things as they happen in real time, miss subtle changes in body language, changes in your dogs breathing as they get close to the hide. Even instructors can miss some of the subtleties in moment if we blink, glance the other way right on that moment etc and watching searches back you can see what went well, what you missed in real time, where your dog struggled and gain so much information to be better next time and not make the same mistakes again.

One thing I do love about this search is you can definitely hear Buddy's breathing rate increase and decrease as he works along us all. He buys himself some thinking time by taking a drink and glancing out of the door, smart dog 🫡 is it perfect, no but that's ok it's a learning curve. And I have absolutely no doubt in my mind Buddy will be searching people like a pro in no time. And back to giving me sleepless nights thinking how I can increase the criteria and difficulty for him 😉🤣

Benn ✌️

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So proud of #TeamMarley last night! Marley doesn't engage with games of tug or retrieving toys, it's just not his thing. Marley would rather his sister runs out to retrieve a ball or a toy and then he'll pinch it from her and try and bury it 😆🤣 So this could have been a big issue for the active search exercise, where a dog is to go out in to a search area and retrieve a scented toy and bring it back. So we played around with a few scent infused toys until we found the 'right one' that Marley really engaged with. And we built it up through play and games of tug and really built up Marley's engagement with games of tug with his new found favourite toy. Then slowly started to work on Marley retrieving the toy. As it always is, everything is at the dogs pace and what they can cope with and we don't rush anything. From going from zero interest in games of tug or retrieving whatsoever to where we got to last night I couldn't have asked for anything more from Marley. And he got better game after game. Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #petdogs #scentworkforpetdogs #k9nosework #K9Noseworkdogs #havefunwithit #havefunwithyourdog #Dukinfield #Hyde #Tameside #Manchester #GeeCross #Newton #Stalybridge #Denton #rommierescue #rommiedog #streetdog #romanianrescuedogsofinstagram #DogTrainingShouldBeFun #dogtrainingclasses #dogtraining

Here at Pud Puds Pet Services I'm a highly trained and experienced UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection Instructor! We take our scent work super seriously, like a drill sergeant! And we have no time for dog's not training, enjoying themselves, taking breaks, expressing themselves and certainly not flooring their instructor to the ground... As evidenced in the video below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Obviously I'm joking! 🤣😂 We absolutely encourage dogs at class to enjoy themselves, to express themselves, take breaks and have as much fun as they can cram in to a class! Because when a dog is having fun they're soo much more engaged in the training, creating a positive association with the training, the environment, me as the instructor etc etc.... If you're not having fun at a training class with your dog then you're doing it wrong. You should always be having fun with your dog and they should be having fun to! Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #petdogs #scentworkforpetdogs #k9nosework #K9Noseworkdogs #havefunwithit #havefunwithyourdog #Dukinfield #Hyde #Tameside #Manchester #GeeCross #Newton #Stalybridge #Denton #rommierescue #rommiedog #streetdog #romanianrescuedogsofinstagram #DogTrainingShouldBeFun

Changed a few things up and Frank was flying! 🥰🥳🥰🥳 I'll save you Mr.Fluffles 🧸🐕💨💨🚶‍♀️🥰 Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #NovelEnvironment #K9Searching #K9Nosework #Scentwork #Scentworkforpetdogs #CanineOlfaction #canineenrichment #dogtraining #dogtrainingclasses #crimescene #activesearching #NovelEnvironment #petdogscentwork #Dachshund #dachshundsdaily #sausagedog #ActiveRetrieve #FindIt #Search #Dukinfield #Tameside #Manchester #Hyde #Newton #teddybear #Teddy

So proud of #TeamFrank 🐕🚶‍♀️🥳🥰 Frank struggled a little on the silver level active search. And instead of retrieving the item from the search area, he found it, indicated on it and then pottered off to take a wee on the "Fake Halloween Body" 🫣🥴😂 So wasn't sure how tonight would go 🤷‍♂️ But tonight Frank smashed his searches and retrieved the 'fake rubber knife' 🔪🐕💨🚶‍♀️ and on a dropped lead and ran past me without paying any attention to me 🥳🥳🥳 odd for a dog trainer to say they're happy for a dog to ignore them. But for Frank that is beyond monumental! To not be worried about me being there. I would have been happy if Frank just ran a few steps with any of the hides and didn't even cross the line. As that would have been progress from silver level, but Frank did it in style 😎 what an absolute dude 😎🐕🐾🥰 The progress for Frank in recent week's is mind blowing 🤯 and couldn't be any prouder if I tried! You smashed it little man 👊 The power of scent work and how UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection instructors can help and be apart of your dogs journey can not be underestimated if you have a nervous dog. Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #petdogs #scentworkforpetdogs #k9nosework #K9Noseworkdogs #havefunwithit #havefunwithyourdog #Dukinfield #Hyde #Tameside #Manchester #GeeCross #Newton #Stalybridge #Denton #dachshund #dachshundsofinstagram #dachshundsdaily #sausagedog #ActiveRetrieve #FindIt #Search #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogtrainingclasses #nervousdog

Really proud of #TeamMarley tonight! He's worked incredibly hard! And Marley had some sneaky and difficult hides, hidden out for him on the vehicle searching as the class went along. But there wasn't a single find Marley didn't find! Some indications were slicker and more sustained. We're working on improving Marley's length of indication alongside Marley not grabbing the scent tins and holding them in his mouth. And it's always about progress not perfection. And here it was a quick indication, but Marley didn't grab the tin 🥳🥳🥳🥳 that's massive for Marley, he loves to grab them and hold them. So proud of you big fella 💙 🐾🐕🚶‍♀️ Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #petdogs #scentworkforpetdogs #k9nosework #K9Noseworkdogs #havefunwithit #havefunwithyourdog #rommierescue #rommiedog #streetdog #romanianrescuedogsofinstagram #Dukinfield #Tameside #Manchester #Stalybridge #Hyde #GeeCross #Newton #crossbreed #mixedbreed #dogtrainingclasses #DogTraining #dogtrainingclass #dogtrainingclasses #NapierGunOil #SilverLevelClass

As part of studying The School Of Canine Science (SOCS) Three year canine behaviourist course, The Behaviour Bible. Year One: Verse One: Domestication. Aside from recording a debate with another professional on the course to debate the two main theories around how the modern dog came to be domesticated. We also have to put together a social media post. In typical fashion I did go off on a tangent here and there as I researched and discovered more and more information. Often ending up down a rabbit hole on multiple occasions as link led to link to link.... 🤣😂 and I did have to trim down my post as it had grown in to some kind of mini documentary 🤪😂 seriously I cut over twenty minutes of slides and information 🫣😂 But I really hope this social media post is useful, intriguing and leaves you wanting to know and understand more about the furry four legged friends we share our sofa's, lives and world with. The domestic dog 🐾 Next stop Verse Two: Genetics. 🧬🩸🔬 Benn ✌️ #AlwaysLearning #SOCS #BehaviourBible #VerseOne #Domestication #Canid #CanisFamiliaris #CanisLupusFamiliaris #Canine #StayCurious #AskQuestions #learnsomethingdifferenteveryday #learnsomethingneweveryday #learnsomethingnew #How #Why #When #WhatDoWeKnow #germanshepherd #Dachshund #FeralDog #StreetDog #Wolf #CommunityDog #bichonfrise #Pug #Labrador #staffordshirebullterrier #Poodle

Nailed it 👌 🥳 We moved on to a large vial with a piece of Kong for #TeamFrank still keeping it relatively easy with the placement of the hide, so that Frank wasn't frustrated, lost interest or become nervous being so close to me for a prolonged period of time. Quick easy wins and building up the confidence for Frank to be around me and engaging in a new type of search. And Frank smashed it out of the park! Saturday night Frank just blew me away with how confident he was, searching with purpose and had a little swagger about him throughout the class 😉🥳 Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #petdogs #dachshund #dachshundsofinstagram #dachshundsdaily #Dukinfield #Tameside #Manchester #Hyde #Newton #GeeCross #Stalybridge #Denton #havefun #HaveFunWithIt #havefunwithyourdog #progressnotperfection #progress #Nervousdog #dogtraining #dogtrainingclasses

🥳🥳 Super Proud Of #TeamFrank 🥳🥳 One of Frank's very first person searches with an actual person (me) in the search area and the scent hidden on me. Compared to Frank's first set of classes where I couldn't be anywhere near Frank. And had to coach Frank and Samantha from the other side of the hall for Frank to feel comfortable and relaxed enough to work. Couldn't even enter Frank's search area's to make adjustments or move things around unless Frank was walked away and down a corridor first so he didn't see me enter his search area's. But I've always respected that Frank is nervous. Always given Frank the space he needs, been incredibly mindful of my own body language, no direct eye contact, open friendly and non threatening body language and just absolutely everything at Frank's pace and what Frank can cope with. And at a glacial pace we've slowly built up an understanding and trust that I'm someone who is safe for Frank to be around. I've never yet fussed, loved on or stroked Frank. And that's perfectly fine, Frank doesn't want or need me to do that. Frank just needs me to be understanding of him and be a safe person to be around. Some dog's come to class and they'll approach you at every opportunity they have to be fussed, stroked and belly rubs and that's also perfectly fine if that's something the dog is comfortable with but if not then I never force the issue. But the one thing I love about this little search is that Frank keeps coming back several times! to indicate on the hide. That just blew me away that Frank felt that comfortable with me 🥰🥰🥰🥰 You've come a long way little man! So proud of you #TeamFrank 👏 🥰 🥳 Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #petdogs #dachshund #dachshundsofinstagram #dachshundsdaily #Dukinfield #Tameside #Manchester #stalybridge #Denton #Hyde #Newton #GeeCross #progress #progressnotperfection #nervousdog #havefunwithit

#TeamBuddy 🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️🐕‍🦺🚶‍♀️ Safe to say that people searching challenged Buddy, this was a brand new type of search for Buddy. Buddy isn't used to people being in his search area's or for the scent to be hidden on people. And it's perfectly understandable and more than acceptable for a dog to have far from perfect attempts at new search types. They need to adapt, adjust, problem solve and figure it out. On a new type of search I never expect perfection or rock solid freeze indications etc etc.... And it's our job to make it easier for the dog and help the dog out. However that may look reducing the criteria we're looking for, increasing the amount/size of the hide etc etc Watching this search back it's difficult to say from where I was sitting but it looked like Buddy gave an indication in the area of where the hide was and if that was the case then I'd have marked and rewarded that indication and shaped it for better accuracy with each search. But that's why I always say when you're practicing at home film yourself as you can miss things as they happen in real time, miss subtle changes in body language, changes in your dogs breathing as they get close to the hide. Even instructors can miss some of the subtleties in moment if we blink, glance the other way right on that moment etc and watching searches back you can see what went well, what you missed in real time, where your dog struggled and gain so much information to be better next time and not make the same mistakes again. One thing I do love about this search is you can definitely hear Buddy's breathing rate increase and decrease as he works along us all. He buys himself some thinking time by taking a drink and glancing out of the door, smart dog 🫡 is it perfect, no but that's ok it's a learning curve. And I have absolutely no doubt in my mind Buddy will be searching people like a pro in no time. And back to giving me sleepless nights thinking how I c

Scent pays! 🔴🐶🍗 Building #TeamPenny up with a scent tin and a piece of Kong inside. Asking Penny to follow the scent, marking and rewarding Penny when she follows the tin and pops her nose on the tin 🥳 Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #petdogs #scentworkforpetdogs #schnoodle #schnoodlesofinstagram #Dukinfield #Tameside #stalybridge #Denton #GeeCross #Newton #BronzeLevelScentDetection #HaveFunWithIt #HaveFunWithYourDog ##DogTraining #dogtrainingclasses

We have another failed 💣 dog 🫣🤣😂 Bless him #TeamMarley loves the tins and to hold them in his mouth. That's something we're working on with Marley. Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #petdogs #scentworkforpetdogs #scent #nosework #silver #silverlevel #Dukinfield #Manchester #Tameside #ashtonunderlyne #Hyde #Denton #GeeCross #Newton #Stalybridge #K9Scentwork #rommierescue #rommiedog #streetdog #labrador #LabradorCross #LabradorMix #Crossbreed

#TeamBuddy bringing his signature indication to the water searching 🌊🔴🐕‍🦺🚶‍♀️ Considering Buddy had, had a full day yesterday with another dog training session with another dog trainer. Buddy gave it everything he had last night and worked incredibly hard. The inaccessible hides maybe not his favourite search to date, but Buddy loved and smashed the water searching 👊🥳 Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #petdogs #canineenrichment #canineolfaction #k9scentdetection ##K9Nosework #Scentwork #Watersearching #germanshepherd #germanshepherdsofinstagram #germanshepherdsofig #germanshepherdlovers #Dukinfield #Tameside #Manchester #ashtonunderlyne #Denton #GeeCross #Newton #Stalybridge #havefunwithyourdog #havefunwithit #dogtrainingclasses

#TeamFrank smashing his first go at water searching. Searching for a scent submerged in water 🌊🔴🐕🚶‍♀️ Nailed it! 👊 Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #scentdetectiondog #scentdetectiontraining #noseworktraining #dogtraining #dogtrainingclasses #watersearching #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #dachshund #dachshundsofinstagram #dachshundsdaily #Dukinfield #Tameside #Manchester #Hyde #Stalybridge #GeeCross #Newton #havefunwithyourdog

Tonight teams 🐕‍🦺🚶‍♀️🐕🚶‍♀️ We have UK Sniffer Dogs Bronze & Gold level classes. Remember: 🔴 Your dogs red Kong 🍗 Your dogs high value tasty treats and back up treats. 🐾 To give your dogs lead, collar and harness a good once over to make sure there's no loose stitching, faulty clips/clasps, rips or tears and that they're all fit for purpose. Those on Gold hopefully the weather is with us this evening 🤞 but just due to how messy the water searching can be if the dogs knock the water over, splash it everywhere 🤣 we'll do the water searching outside in the garden area. So dress for the weather this evening as we'll be outside for half of the class. See you later teams Benn ✌️

#TeamMarley showing a triple dip on the pipes with the 🔫🛢 hidden inside. Going from knocking the pipes over to indicate to sticking his nose inside the pipes in a single class is phenomenal 👊 so proud of you big fella 👏 🥰 Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #scentdetectiontraining #scentdetection #scentdetectiontrainingforpetdogs #petdogs #petdogscentdetection #nosework #noseworkdog #rommierescuedog #rommierescue #rommiedog #Labradorcross #PointerCross #crossbreed #Dukinfield #Tameside #ashtonunderlyne #Hyde #Denton #GeeCross #Newton #Stalybridge ##dogtraining #dogtrainingclasses #canineenrichment

I've replied to all the emails regarding bronze, silver and gold levels scent detection classes, payment details, queries about nervous dogs and suitability for scent classes. And I've put the laptop away for the night, time for tea 🍽 😋 and see how we get on against the Netherlands 🤔 So I'll reply to any replies/new emails tomorrow for the upcoming classes. Video just for attention 🫣🤣 Enjoy your evening Benn ✌️

A little video of some of today! I definitely have more pictures and videos of the dog's searching and where some of the trickier hides were placed on the boat. But a massive thank you to East Manchester Community Boat Project for hosting us and entrusting us with your canal boat for our UK Sniffer Dogs workshop. Each dog absolutely smashed it in their own way! As did the owner's picking up on their dog's body language, variations of their indications with the trickier hides to get to or in very tight spots and the dogs had to adjust and adapt to that while still trying to give as clear an indication as they could. 👌🥰🐾 Today has been an absolute blast I've had the time of my life, loved it. And can't wait to do more and welcome new dogs and owner's to our growing group of scent detection dog's 🐾🐾 Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #NovelEnvironment #K9Searching #K9Nosework #Scentwork #Scentworkforpetdogs #CanineOlfaction #Workshop #FunWorkshop #PetDogScentDetection #PortlandBasin #CommunitySpirit2 #CanalBoat #AshtonUnderLyne #PetDogs #Dogs #Puppies #AnyDogCanDoIt #canineenrichment #Kong #DogTraining #DogTrainingWorkshop #germanshepherd #bordercollie #dachshund

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🐾🐾 Classes & Workshop 🐾🐾 Canal Boat Workshop 🚢🐕‍🦺🚶 We have two slots left! Date: Sunday 30th June 2024 12.15 - 13.15hrs - solo slot 13.30 - 14:30hrs - solo slot Each space is £40.00 Venue: Community Spirit 2 at Portland Basin. Fun workshop where each dog has their own time slot to search a canal boat as a novel environment and we can work on whatever you wish to during your time slot on the boat. All dog's will be searching for red Kong during this workshop. A third of all booking fees are being donated to East Manchester Community Boat Project UK Sniffer Dogs Scent Detection Classes: Bronze (Beginners) Level Scent Detection Classes £100 per dog & handler space Venue: The Together Centre in Dukinfield. Dates: Saturday 27th July 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm Saturday 3rd August 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm Saturday 10th August 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm Saturday 17th August 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm Saturday 24th August 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm Saturday 31st August 2024 - 6.30pm - 7.30pm Silver level Scent Detection Classes Friday 26th July 2024 - 7pm - 8pm Friday 2nd August 2024 - 7pm - 8pm Friday 9th August 2024 - 7pm - 8pm Friday 16th August 2024 - 7pm - 8pm Friday 23rd August 2024 - 7pm - 8pm Friday 30th August 2024 - 7pm - 8pm Gold Level Scent Detection Classes Saturday 27th July 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm Saturday 3rd August 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm Saturday 10th August 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm Saturday 17th August 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm Saturday 24th August 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm Saturday 31st August 2024 - 7.45pm - 8.45pm To book on to either the workshop or the scent detection classes email [email protected] Spaces on the workshop & classes are not secured until booking form is returned and space paid for. Benn ✌️ #uksnifferdogs #UKSD #NovelEnvironment #K9Searching #K9Nosework #Scentwork #Scentworkforpetdogs #CanineOlfaction #petdogs #puppies #canineenrichment #dogtraining #puppytraining #Dukinf