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🌞🐾 **Keep Your dogs Safe in the Heat!** 🐾🌞
Hey everyone! With the temperatures rising, it's super important to protect our furry friends from heat stroke. Here are a few tips:
1. **Hydration is Key!** Always have fresh water available.
2. **Avoid Peak Heat:** Walk your dogs in the early morning or late evening when it's cooler.
3. **Shade & Cool Spots:** Make sure they have a cool place to rest, preferably indoors.
4. **Never Leave Them in Cars!** Even with windows cracked, it can get dangerously hot quickly.
5. **Watch for Signs:** Excessive panting, drooling, and lethargy can be signs of overheating.
Let's keep our pups happy and healthy this summer! 🐶❤️ Stay cool, everyone!
Have you heard about UK Scent Sport? It offers four exciting components that you can participate in—join all or just one! We will be hosting an Intro Day soon. If you're interested in joining us, please comment below. For more information, follow the attached link.
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🐾 Did You Know? 🐾Just like humans are left or right-handed, dogs also show a preference for one side of their nose! 🐶👃Studies reveal that dogs use the right side of their nose to sniff unfamiliar scents and the left side for familiar ones. This fascinating behavior indicates that their brain hemispheres process smells differently, much like how we use our hands! 🧠✨So next time your dog is exploring new scents, take a closer look at which nostril they’re leading with! It’s a small detail that shows the incredible complexity of our canine companions. 🐕#DogScience #CanineBehavior #FunFact #PetLovers #DogLife
Understanding the Different Mantrailing Styles
Mantrailing involves training dogs to follow a specific human scent trail. Each dog brings a unique style to mantrailing, influencing how handlers manage the line, navigate the search area, and maintain the physical well-being of the dogs. Here’s a look at some common mantrailing styles, focusing on dog behaviour, their pros and cons, potential physical problems, and tips for handlers.
🐕 High-Energy Dogs
**Behaviour**: High-energy dogs exhibit boundless enthusiasm and speed, often pulling strongly on the leash.
**Pros**:
- Rapid area coverage.
- High motivation can keep the dog engaged over long periods.
**Cons**:
- Physically demanding for the handler to keep up.
- Risk of missing clues due to high speed.
**Potential Physical Problems**:
- Joint strain and muscle fatigue from sustained high-speed movement.
- Potential for overheating, especially in warm weather.
**Tips for Handlers**:
- Ensure good physical fitness to manage the pace.
- Use a proper fitting harness and adjust it regularly to ensure control and reduces strain on the dog’s neck.
- Provide regular breaks and hydration to prevent overheating
- Build more value in the actual trail to create a little steady behaviour.
🐕 Methodical Dogs
**Behaviour**: Methodical dogs are deliberate and thorough, moving at a slower, steady pace.
**Pros**:
- Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in trailing.
- Reduces the likelihood of missing scent clues.
**Cons**:
- Requires patience from the handler.
- May require cheerleading.
**Potential Physical Problems**:
- Lower risk of physical strain but can lead to boredom or frustration if not mentally stimulated.
- Prolonged exposure to harsh weather conditions if the search takes longer.
**Tips for Handlers**:
- Stay patient and avoid rushing the dog.
- Use verbal encouragement to maintain focus.
- Train in varied environments to build confidence and speed.
🐕 Social Dogs
**Behaviour**: Social dogs are friendly
Catnip Retrive with blanks!! Epic
Practicing the bounce back indication in Mantrailing, less pressure more fun
🐾 Whatever sport you take up, and whatever level you're at, it's important to never stop learning! 📚 Day two of the City & Guilds Mantrailing course with the College Scent Dogs has been fantastic! 🐶✨#DogTraining #Mantrailing #NeverStopLearning #CityAndGuilds #CollegeScentDogs #CanineEducation #DogSport #TrainingJourney #DogLovers
🐾 Had an amazing day with the dopy lad today 🐾 We’ve been discussing and revisiting the foundations of mantrailing, focusing on understanding the emotional state to select the perfect indication.
Today was all about getting back to the real foundations of mantrailing. We spent time learning how to better read his emotions and signals, ensuring that we choose the most suitable indications for him. It’s incredible how much you can achieve when you truly tune into your dog's needs and responses.
Love the process of chaining behaviors together and seeing his confidence grow with each successful trail! Mantrailing isn't just about following a scent; it's about building a strong partnership based on trust and communication.
Can’t wait for the rest of the week 🌟
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Dog two proud to be super stinky #DogTraining #PetTraining #dog
Get your nose in the game
Rescue street dogs and recall 😰
Love playing trail layer for a change! #mantrailingdog
Focus trailing is a combination of Mantrailing and tracking. It is ideal for dogs that are strong or tend to get into trouble by pulling you off your feet when they pick up scents in the air. With focus trailing, you can teach your dog to slow down by rewarding them on the trail, rather than just at the end.
🐾 "Did you know that Mantrailing can help pet dogs build confidence and enhance their problem-solving skills? By following a specific scent trail, dogs learn to trust their instincts and navigate different environments. It's a fun and engaging activity that stimulates their mental and physical abilities! 🐶
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