Dog Confidence

01/01/2025

Thanks everyone for coming to our New Years Day Barn Hunt UK workshops today. Lovely fun and lots of happy dogs.

30/12/2024

Hello everyone,

We’ve had a rather sad Christmas here as my brother in law, Brian, passed away very suddenly on Christmas Day. Not many of the Dog Confidence clients met him but he was an integral part of the team here. Brian built our very first set of hoopers hoops back in 2020 and he also created all our Barn Hunt equipment. I’d known him since I was 4 years old so you will all understand what a terrible shock it has been. Workshops and trials will be going ahead as planned but 1-1 training is being paused for the time being so I can take a bit of time. Thank you for understanding, Vickie x

29/12/2024

Beautiful day for our Social Farm Walk. Thanks for coming everyone. 🐾❤️🐾

21/12/2024

I hope you're all getting excited about Christmas. Don't forget to take a leaf out of Celt and Helio's book and make time to relax with loved ones - 2 and 4-legged.

We have a few events on over the Christmas period. I'm seeing Ben, Jack and Lana for final pre-Christmas 1-1s on Monday. Lauren is running a private Barn Hunt on the 27th. We've got a Farm Social Walk on the 29th. There are Barn Hunt UK workshops on New Year's Day and Barn Hunt UK trials on the 5th January. Everything is fully booked at the moment, apart from the trials. If you would like to be on the waiting list for anything please whats app me on 07583 361826. I'm signing off now.

Have a lovely Christmas everyone,

Vickie xx

17/12/2024

Still looking for a last minute gift for a doggy friend ?

We do gift vouchers for any amount and they can be used for 1-1 sessions; Hoopers; Scent Work; Barn Hunt workshops or Farm Walks. Message me on 07583 361826 if you'd like to buy one. Vickie xx

15/12/2024

Thank you everyone who came to our final Barn Hunt UK Brunch of the year. Lovely to see Breeze, Hugo, Tilly, Jackson, Luca, Rafa, Luna and Hulk doing well with a more challenging course. There was a festive theme with some lovely Christmas outfits on display. Thank you so much Lauren (Take The Lead Cheshire) for running the workshop as I currently still have no voice having been floored by the flu last week!

15/12/2024

11/12/2024

FARM WALK - 11am SUNDAY 29th December FULLY BOOKED

These walks will be monthly during 2025 - weather permitting. The January date will be Sunday 26th January starting at 11am - please message me if you'd like to join us then.

Fancy joining us for an on-lead mooch around the farm to blow the cobwebs away and walk off some of the Christmas feastings ? This is a social walk, not a training session. All dogs on lead, space provided for dogs that need it. Coffee and cake included. Only 6 dogs in group. £20 a dog. What’s app me on 07583 361826 to book your spot. 🐾❤️🐾

11/12/2024

Scent Work workshops and courses with guest trainer Sophie from Wizz Dog Training are now LIVE on the booking page.

Please have a read of what we are offering before booking on. I know the excitement can get too much! Those of you who we had to reschedule from last Sunday, thanks to the storm, have already got the transferred spots you requested so you don't need to book unless you want to attend other sessions as well.

The following workshops will all be held at The Goodwill Hall, Wrexham Road, Nantwich CW5 8HY.

Saturdays - Bronze and Silver UK Sniffer Dog Courses - these are 3 part courses and to complete the course you will need to attend all three dates. The courses are £120 for the three 2 hour workshops. Five spots available on each course. You must have completed the Bronze course before starting Silver. We are planning on offering Gold later in 2025.

Sundays - Beginners and Intermediate Scent Detection workshops working on indication, line handling, reading your dog etc, Dogs can be on any scent or can be complete newbies. These are stand alone workshops and will be £40 a spot, as they were in 2024. Five spots available at each workshop.

Saturday 11th January

10-12noon Bronze UK Sniffer Dog Course -Workshop 1

1-3pm Silver UK Sniffer Dog Course - Workshop 1

Sunday 12th January

10-12noon - Intermediate Group for dogs that have already started scent work.

1-3pm - Beginners Group for complete beginners and recently started.

Saturday 25th January

10-12noon Bronze UK Sniffer Dog Course -Workshop 2

1-3pm Silver UK Sniffer Dog Course - Workshop 2

Sunday 26th January

10-12noon - Intermediate Group for dogs that have already started scent work.

1-3pm - Beginners Group for complete beginners and recently started.

Saturday 8th February

10-12noon Bronze UK Sniffer Dog Course -Workshop 3

1-3pm Silver UK Sniffer Dog Course - Workshop 3

Sunday 9th February

10-12noon - Intermediate Group for dogs that have already started scent work.

1-3pm - Beginners Group for complete beginners and recently started.


Any questions please message me on 07583 361826

10/12/2024

Winter sniffings followed by a snooze by the fire before tea. Happy hounds. 🎈🐶 🐾❤️🐾

10/12/2024

SOLD

Barn Hunt UK Beginners Workshop - 1 spot has become available

Sunday 19th January 1-3pm.

Click on link below to book on or for further information whats app me on 07583 361826. Vickie x

Schedule your appointment online Dog Confidence

09/12/2024

Lovely to see Ben and Rachel for a follow up 1-1 this morning. They have been working on coping with the distraction of other dogs. Today we used Meg again as stooge dog and Ben practiced keeping engagement with his mum thru play. As this was going well we increased the challenge by having Meg running and playing at the same time. Well done Ben for keeping focused. We finished the session with a few movement puzzles. Thanks Meg for stepping into Mollies shoes as stooge dog. ❤️🐾❤️

04/12/2024

Exciting 2025 scent work plans !

The fabulous Sophie from Wizz Dog Training will be coming to Dog Confidence in January and February to run the Bronze and Silver UK Sniffer Dogs awards as well as scent detection skills sessions covering indication, body language, line handling and vehicle searches etc. Details to follow.

These sessions will be on the booking page from next week.

01/12/2024

Another lovely morning of Barn Hunt UK workshops including a sneaky break for a bacon roll and coffee. Thanks for coming everyone and thanks Lauren from Take The Lead Cheshire for running the workshop today.

30/11/2024

Thanks for coming to our Fun Barn Hunt UK trial today. Lots of fun; lots of learning to take away and a few clear round rosettes given out.

30/11/2024

Barn Hunt UK OFFICIAL TRIALS - SUNDAY 5th JANUARY

Now live on the Dog Confidence booking page - go to link at the top of the page.

These are trials NOT workshops.

We are running Instinct and Novice classes in the morning and afternoon sessions so you can pick what you would like to enter.

Any issues get in touch via 07583 361826. I'm running a Fun Trial today so may not be able to reply until this evening.

Thanks

Vickie x

29/11/2024

Looking forward to giving these lovely clear round rosettes out tomoro at our Barn Hunt UK Fun Trial. Thank you Legacy Rosettes for being our supplier.