Blue Lemon Dog Training

02/12/2025

We have our Christmas scent detection celebration coming up soon. Participants were sent their parts today so that they can start to prepare their dogs for some out of the ordinary behaviour!!

These fun events, where we pull together all the technical stuff we’ve worked on in classes, are hugely entertaining!!

Some of the giffs included

02/12/2025

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02/12/2025

Advent day 2.

Whether it’s a puppy’s first Christmas, an adolescent who has long forgotten Christmas last year, or an older dog who’s sight/ smell/ cognitive function may be different another year on, there are some reminders here of what to consider.

🎄🐾 Keeping Your Dog Safe This Christmas! Doggy Advent Day 2🐾🎄

This season, let’s wrap our dogs in love, not hazards. 🎁🐾
Chocolate, cords, and festive plants may sparkle for us, but they can spell trouble for our four-legged friends. With a few mindful tweaks, we can gift them the safest Christmas yet. 💫🐕❤️

✨ Here are Doggy’s top tips for a safe and merry Christmas:
🍫Foodie Temptations Under the Tree
Delicious treats like chocolate or mince pies can be toxic to dogs. Keep food gifts out of paw’s reach or save them for the big day.
🎄 The Tree Itself
Christmas trees are magical but risky. Avoid low-hanging decorations, tinsel, or edible ornaments that look like toys. A sturdy pen around the tree helps keep curious noses safe.
🌺Plants to Watch Out For
Poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly add festive charm but are toxic if ingested. Place them high or out of reach.
🔌 Electrical Cords
More lights mean more cables. Hide or secure them to prevent chewing accidents.

By keeping these precautions in mind, you’ll ensure a season full of joy, warmth, and wagging tails. 🐕❤️

Green Paw Dog Training So Help Me Dog DogWuf Training Blue Lemon Dog Training

01/12/2025

How is it already December?!!

For advent this month, I will be collaborating with four of my fellow local trainers and behaviourist to bring you a festive -themed snippet of seasonal advice that will hopefully be useful for you and your dog.

It’s such a busy and frenetic season so we’ve brain stormed some things that have the potential to make this time of year trickier for our dogs and our compiled our top tips on how to navigate your way through these.

Please check in daily to uncover a new top tip!

Who are we?
I’m an ABTC registered dog trainer and Animal Behaviour Technician PACT( level 5). I love bringing the world of scent detection to pet dogs for fun and competition. I cover South Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

So Help Me Dog: Emma is a COAPE Dog Behaviourist & ISCP Advanced Canine Practitioner (Level 6) as well as a Dynamic Dog Practitioner. I work on a 1-1 basis with puppies and dogs of all ages and backgrounds with all types of training or behaviour struggles. I cover South Oxfordshire and West Berkshire primarily but am happy to travel further afield 🐶🐾

DogWuf Training: Ali is C&G Scent Instructor, handler; KAD-approved professional; IMDT Certified trainer. I use Scentwork; help families with new puppies, babies, or dog fears, and educate children about dogs. We also offer GTA Gundog Training. I’m finishing my Level 5 behaviour (The DoGenius Institute) and founded BeKind Rescue UK.

Barkshire Dog Training: Sarah specialises creating a stronger human: dog bond through personalised training incorporating life skills like: lead work,recall, including dogs who love to chase wildlife (Qualified Predation Substitution instructor). Covering, Berkshire and surrounding counties.

27/11/2025

Ever fancied trying scent work with your dog? Never been able to make the dates of our beginner courses?

Then this is for you

30 Days of Sniffmas ( it has a nice festive sound to it doesn't it?!!)🥰

For less than £1 a day for the whole month of December, Superhounds and I will be bringing you a fun, easy-to-follow scentwork journey with:

🐶 Daily videos
🎥 Step-by-step exercises
🎁 Festive themed challenges
🧠 Geeky scentwork facts
💬 Support in a private Facebook group

…AND it’s suitable for every dog with a nose...!!

You’ll just need:
✔ A small/medium RED KONG
✔ Lots of treats
✔ Your dog’s favourite toy
✔ 5–10 mins a day at a time that works for you.
✔ A sense of humour 😄
If you’d like to join, you can sign up here:

https://calendly.com/sh-dog-training/sniffmas-the-ultimate-scentwork-challenge?month=2025-12

Let this be the seasonal gift for you and your dog.

21/11/2025

Life is better with friends!!

Fun in the sun with PawTrail Walkers

16/11/2025

Pongo has the choice where he sleeps.

So far he has always chosen to be in his bed in our room.

When in an unfamiliar environment this week, he chose to be in the bed with our daughter in her student household.

He slept really well (not sure whether she did tbh!!)

I am surprised how many clients apologise when they tell me they allow their dog on the sofa/ in their bedroom/ on their bed. I don’t know why we have become so worried about this. Choice and preference are so important.

Personally I love hearing the gentle snores of Mr P!

New peer-reviewed study, and the first scientific proof, shows dogs sleep better when they’re close to the people they love. Researchers found dogs took longer to relax, tossing and turning more and had poorer sleep quality when their human was gone. Your presence helps them relax, fall asleep faster, and rest more deeply especially in new or stressful environments.

The study found:
• Dogs fell asleep faster when their owner was in the room.
• They slept more deeply (more time in non-REM or “deep” sleep).
• Their sleep was more efficient — meaning less tossing and turning.
• When the owner was gone, dogs took longer to relax and had poorer sleep quality.
• These results suggest that dogs feel safer and more relaxed when near their humans, even during sleep.

12/11/2025

I thought my days of having to hide Christmas presents were over.

The doggo proves otherwise

09/11/2025

Remembrance Sunday.

Remembering the people and animals who died in service.

07/11/2025

🌟 Super Session Today : Introducing Buried Hides! 🌟

We had a fantastic training session today working on buried hides. By breaking the exercise down into small, manageable stages, the dogs made excellent progress and demonstrated great focus and problem-solving skills. 👃🐾

I’m incredibly proud of all the teams who took part. A special mention goes to our amazing 14.5-year-old participant, who has made remarkable progress since recovering from a stroke earlier this year. She approached each challenge with enthusiasm and determination and wasn’t ready to stop when her turn ended! ❤️

We were also joined by a young foster dog who visibly grew in confidence as he explored an unfamiliar environment and discovered the joy of searching.

Well done, everyone. It is such a pleasure to see the partnership, perseverance, and progress from both ends of the lead.

Wishing all our Super Sniffers a lovely weekend! 🐶✨

01/11/2025

Today’s training- a first visit to John Lewis & Partners, where well behaved dogs are welcomed. ❤️

The boy did well!