Happy Tails Professional Dog Training

26/06/2025

Tonight was the last night of the Next Steps Scentwork classes. Throughout the 6 weeks we have been doing timed trials, acquiring points with every timed search. This week we added up the points and crowned the 'Top Sniffer' of each class!

In the 6-7pm class, Tilly took the title 🏆
Tilly spent her 6 weeks with Emily, Joey & Sonny. The scores really did come down to the final timed search this evening!

In the 7-8pm class, Ajia stormed ahead 🏆
Ajia was joined by Beginners class bestie, Sid and a new friend, Penny.

Both classes have been great and I look forward to the future searches we tackle 💪

16/06/2025

All tired out after doing some scentwork this evening 😴

The next 6 week Beginners Course will be starting on the 25th September - keep your eyes peeled for more information closer to the time 👀

04/06/2025

After a busy couple of months with lambing, holidays and general life getting in the way, things finally feel as though they’re resuming to normal! Apologies for the radio silence 😅

Next Steps Scentwork is currently underway and I am in the process of sorting another beginners class for later in the year 🥳

Alongside bouts of pet sitting and horse clipping, it’s going to be a busy year 🫶

11/03/2025

For all of my doggy clients, I wanted to share my horsey page - for anyone who owns both great animals!

My most popular services are holiday cover and clipping, please see my page for anything else I offer.

I also offer pet sitting alongside being a freelance groom and will cater for any pets when caring for your horse(s), including house sitting if needed. Also happy to cater for anyone who does not have horses and just needs their pet looking after while they’re on holiday! 😁

📍Serving areas in & around Mid Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Freelance Equine Groom & Pet Sitter
Holiday cover (all general yard duties)
Day & away show grooming
Clipping
Lunging/long reining

Experienced, capable & fully insured

🌟 Message Izzy on 07443980292

27/02/2025

Last week Bertie passed his Puppy School Assessment so this week we worked on advancing what he already knows. We did lots of wait for food and recall, as well as looking at other small useful cues.

Here he is demonstrating how good his ‘wait’ cue is. At only 6 months old he is a little superstar 🌟

27/02/2025

Sonny is a very happy and energetic young man, his passion for scentwork is very clear 😅

It is a pleasure having him in class and his positive energy is contagious. His exuberant nature makes us smile and sometimes leaves us laughing.

Sonny is doing very well with his searching and I am excited to see what he brings to the next stage class 😄

27/02/2025

Here is Emily showing her enthusiasm for Scentwork last night.

During the first couple of weeks Emily was struggling with her confidence in the group setting despite excelling with her searching at home.

Week 5 saw her really come out of her shell in class and really thoroughly enjoy herself and we were all so pleased to see a happy confident girl 🥰

27/02/2025

7 month old Joey showing that it’s never too early to start Scentwork 🥹 Joey comes with his big sister Emily and both are enjoying class in different ways ☺️

23/02/2025

Week 3 of Pawsitive Progression saw Bruce (pictured) receive ‘star of the week’ 🌟

This weeks star of the week was Rita 😁

Both dogs are still only young and are doing really well with what we are asking of them. Bruce is focusing on advancing what he already knows and increasing difficulty, while Rita is making strides in increasing he confidence again after a knock 🥹

13/02/2025

Last night was week 3 of Beginners Scentwork. Here is Tilly demonstrating her developing nose hover. She, and the rest of class, are really starting to get the hang of it now!

P.S. Excuse the excited praise 😅

09/02/2025

Last week was the 2nd week of Puppy School. Here is 5 month old Bertie who is attending the current 6 week course.

Isn’t he so handsome? 🥹

07/01/2025

🐽 Find out more about Beginners Scentwork 🐽

Scentwork offers a wide range of benefits for dogs and their handlers. Here’s why you should consider it:

⭐️ Mental and Physical Exercise: Hunting for scents keeps your dog’s mind sharp and its body active. It’s like a fun puzzle for them to solve and can help positively drain their energy.
⭐️ Builds Confidence: It’s an excellent confidence builder, especially for shy or anxious dogs, who get to lead the way and make decisions.
⭐️ Strengthens Bond: It increases understanding and communication between you and your pet, deepening your bond.
⭐️ Suitable for All: Scentwork is ideal for dogs of all ages and breeds. Puppies can enjoy the fun of the hunt, while older dogs can engage their minds without too much physical strain.

The joy of Scentwork is not just for your pet – you’ll have a blast, too! You can see your dog’s abilities and share their excitement when they find the hidden item. It’s a thrilling moment that reinforces the teamwork between you and your dog.

The next 6 week course starts on Wednesday 29th January at 6:30pm at Crossgates Community Centre. Each partnership receive exactly what they need to practice their homework.

Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate and could be in with a chance of winning an award. You will also be eligible to come to the 6 week Next Steps Scentwork Course.

There are currently 3 spaces left on Beginners Scentwork.

Any questions or you’d like to book on?
📞 07443980292
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