Calm and Content Dogs

09/02/2025

Lots of studying going on in the background and I am proud to say. Look what I've done........... :-) Trail Hunt International https://www.facebook.com/share/p/12FvVpEW5zm/

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Naomi owns Calm and Content Dogs and is now a Components Level 1 Instructor offering workshops and classes from Foundations to Foundations Plus and Components Level 1

07/02/2025

That has got to be the coldest wettest Watsons day ever!!! The sleet was horrid but all the dogs and handlers embraced it and searched amazingly!
We were outside for the most of it but treated ourselves to a little indoor search at the end. Well done everyone!
Not many pictures sorry my phone screens wasn't happy being so soggy!

06/02/2025

So it's official Claire Baker has signed up to her biggest ever challenge which is...... to spend 5 days with me twittering on about absolute nonsense! We are thowing in an extra challenge which is to walk 100 miles across the South Downs Way carrying all our equipment and food. Going without showers and electric for some nights.
Claire's mum has been battling cancer for the past 6 years, she is a remarkable lady and I know only too well how much hospices are essential to support families through times like this. So please see the link below and I am sure there will be lots of updates of our training and the big event!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15kFe2PRdw/

Help Claire Baker raise money to support St Michael's Hospice (Hastings and Rother)

05/02/2025

Great fun in the sun doing Nosework Game assessments and especially lovely having Cerys from Blue Lemon Dog Training for company. Every team is progressing up beautifully. The joy of the assessments is this is your own progression journey.
Thank you to Cerys for her photography skills 😀

04/02/2025

Its taken me a bit of time to write this because its such sad news. Lola has grown her wings :-( up until the very end she loved her scent work and her mind was fully on the job, however her body was failing her.
Lola gave us so many laughs and the best cuddles, she knew and loved her job. I get to know my clients dogs so well, some of them attending classes for years! This is never an easy time and our thoughts are with Zilda and her family.
Fly high Mrs Flooofy! You will be so missed 😔💔

24/01/2025

Due to the windy weather we did a quick venue change for the Nosework Game trial to the Chapel. This venue worked amazingly for todays games and kept everyone dry.

We started the day with Level 3
Hidden Treasure caused lots of handlers and dogs issues and they had to work hard.
1st Teresa and Will
2nd Sophie and Spudd
3rd Dave and Lily

The dogs all cruised through No going back with all the dogs finding all the finds!
1st Jane and Doone
2nd Margaret and Tilly
3rd Dave and Lily

All Clear proved no problems for Frankie who came 1st with her handler Jenny. In 2nd place Jane and Doone and 3rd Sophie and Spudd

Overall we saw Jane and Doone take the winner podium and trophy!!! Well done!!!! in second place Teresa and Will, 3rd Sophie and Spudd and in 4th place Dave and Lily.

Brilliant searching from everyone, well done.

The wind had died down by the afternoon when we greeted the level 1 competitors.

This lot aced Hidden Treasure with 1st place going to Natasha and Myrtle, 2nd place Claire and Rey and 3rd place 6 month old Kami and Debs at her 1st trial!!!

No going back worked well in this venue with speedy Diesel and Stephen taking 1st place, 2nd place Debs and Kami pulled it out the bag again! and in 3rd Place Claire and Rey

All clear was Claire and Reys game with them coming 1st, Sarah and Pocket took 2nd place and Debs and Kami came in 3rd place.

Overall we had Claire and Rey in 1st place, Claire hasn't had the easiest journey with Rey. Reys 1st scent lesson she sat quivering on Claire lap. With time and patience Rey now struts into the barn and from today she can proudly look at her trophy to celebrate how far they have come. In 2nd place was baby Kami with Debs, this is one to watch out for, she is absolutely brilliant and I want her! In 3rd place Stephen with Diesel and Natasha and Myrtle took 4th place. Also to qualify today was Sarah and Pocket.

A massive well done to everyone today in both levels. I love being part of your journeys, watching you all have YOUR very own WOW moments.

Having this venue I could hear you all chattering away making the day a great social occasion!

23/01/2025

NWG Trial tomorrow 24th Jan!
Please see venue change on client group and your emails. Please can you acknowledge you have seen the change, thanks :-)

17/01/2025

Great day at Watsons!!! The dogs and handlers were amazing calling areas clear and trusting their dogs!!! Well done everyone!

22/12/2024

New Year class!
Would you like to try scentwork with your dog?
New class starting Friday evenings 5pm in Punnetts Town.
Please shout for more info :-)

15/12/2024

Fab morning helping Rhea at Cloud Nine K9s Scentwork & Search Dogs at her NWG. Was able to compete with Buddy too and the boy did me proud once again.
Needle in a Haystack 3 finds 12 seconds in total!!!!
Overall we got 1st place. I am so lucky to have this boy and get the chance to allow him to do what he loves most!
Thanks Rhea and fantastically run trial and great venue!

13/12/2024

A chilly Christmas themed nosework games here today, however all the dogs and handlers worked amazingly! Big thank you BP rosettes for the beautiful rosettes
Thank you to Rhea for helping score the Level 2 this morning.

Level 2
Snake
1st Jenny and Frankie
2nd Margaret and Tilly
3rd Dave and Lily

Distance
1st Margaret and Tilly
2nd Emma and Bucky
3rd Jenny and Frankie

Go To Source
1st Tracy and Inca
2nd Linda and Isabell
3rd Wendy and Teddy

Overall
1st Jenny and Frankie
2nd Margaret and Tilly
3rd Tracy and Inca
4th Wendy and Teddy

Qualified Dave and Lily, Emma and Bucky, Jenny and Ben and Rhea and Hugo.
Big well done to all of you!

Level 4
Snake
1st Jane and Doone
2nd Wendy and Winnie
3rdDave and Lily

Line Ups
1st Jane and Doone
2nd Dave and Lily
3rd Wendy and Winnie

Distractions and Blanks
1st
Dave and Lily
2nd Jan and Mattie
3rd Wendy and Winnie

Overall
1st Dave and Lily
2nd Jane and Doone
3rd Wendy and Winnie
4th Jan and Mattie

Qualified Sophie and Spudd

Well done everyone, amazing work!!!!!

06/12/2024

Beautiful searching today from the dogs at the Chapel and lovely to see everyone catching up in-between in the sun!!! All these dogs worked their socks off! Handlers were trusting their dogs and only supporting when needed allowing fantastic independence.
Well done everyone 👏 👍 😀

06/12/2024

Listen to those noses! Clever doglets!!!!

29/11/2024

It was the best weather for a Nosework Games Trial today!!! A big thank you to Rhea for her help.

We started off hosting a Level 3 this morning. The competition was very high. the dogs are an amazing standard:

Adopt a Position
1st Susannah and Blixen
2nd Jenny and Frankie
3rd Sophie and Spudd

Needle in a Haystack
1st Sophie and Spudd
2nd Rhea and Hugo
3rd Ruth and Maggie

Distractions and Blanks
1st Margaret and Tilly
2nd Wendy and Winnie
3rd Dave and Lily

Overall
1st Sophie and Spudd
2nd Rhea and Hugo
3rd Dave and Lily
4th Margaret and Tilly
and to qualify Eleanor and Monty, Jenny and Frankie, Ruth and Maggie, Susannah and Blixen and Wendy and Winnie
A big well done to you all!!!

This afternoon we had a Level 1, again the searching was amazing, everyone worked so well.

Adopt a Position
1st Jenny and Frankie
2nd Natasha and Myrtle
3rd Wendy and Teddy

Needle in a Haystack
1st Kim and Evie
2nd Kate and Diesel
3rd Sarah and Pocket

Distractions and Blanks
1st Jenny and Ben
2nd Wendy and Teddy
3rd Jenny and Frankie

Overall
1st Jenny and Frankie
2nd Wendy and Teddy
3rd Kim and Evie
4th Kate and Diesel
also to qualify Jenny and Ben, Natasha and Myrtle and Sarah and Pocket

A huge well done to everyone here as well.

It was great hearing the morale in the car park with everyone supporting each other :-)

28/11/2024

We had a fab sunny Urban Trail Hunt International today. Only video'd 3 dogs sorry Pippi!
All the dogs worked so hard, it's alot different for them to the grass.The handlers are progressing their skills reading their dogs and allowing them thinking time.
Well-done Teams you are all ace!

15/11/2024

Exciting times ahead!! 😀😀

🌟 The Trailhunt International Challenge is Coming This Spring! 🌟

Something big is on the horizon, and we’re excited to let you in on it. This spring, we’re launching a brand-new Trailhunt International Challenge—a thrilling experience designed to put your dog’s skills to the test like never before.

But here’s the catch: We’re keeping the exact details under wraps for now. All we can say is that it will push your dog’s scent work abilities, build their confidence, and elevate their focus in ways you’ve never imagined. Every week, participants will face new challenges that will sharpen your teamwork and leave you eager for more.

How to get involved? First things first:
1. Make sure you’re a registered member—sign up today to secure your spot.
2. Connect with one of our certified instructors to prepare your dog for what’s to come.

This is your chance to be part of something truly special, alongside a community of passionate dog owners and trainers. The countdown is on—will you and your dog be ready?

Stay tuned for more updates. Spots will be limited, so don’t wait to get signed up!

15/11/2024

Excellent sniffing at Watsons today! Every dog blew me away with how focused they were. There were lots of distractions but they all knew their job and showed off their skills. The atmosphere between the handlers was lovely to keep popping out to. It's great how everyone supports everyone!
Look out for Watson dates in the new year 😀😃

10/11/2024

A couple of weeks ago Jane Hylands kindly assessed Sika and myself on two Trail Hunt International achievement awards. We are loving this journey! Thanks Jane for your support.